Friday Find: James Corden, again

Ever since I first saw the version with Adele in London, I've been hooked on Carpool Karaoke.

James Corden is such a delight. He seems to be genuinely enjoying himself, his work, and the people who pop in the car to sing with him. In short, he seems like such a normal guy! Who wouldn't be enjoying themselves in his shoes? There's something about the concept of these videos and his personality that make celebrities seem accessible and I suspect that's part of the appeal. Aside from the fact that they're just plain fun.

This latest one was particularly fun indeed. Enjoy!

Friday Find: Gloria (ah-ah-ha, ah-ha-ha)

I was reminded of this song recently, and it immediately took me back to my childhood in the 80s: My dad's wood workshop in our basement; the silver cassette stereo and the feel of its very square buttons under my fingertips; the cement floors I roller skated endlessly around until I was told to go outside (but why, when the cement was so smooth?!); the beat of this song. In a minute I'm going to search for it on iTunes and add it to my workout mix. Meanwhile, you just give it a listen and try to avoid throwing your body around the kitchen or your office in a dramatic, dance-y fashion. I dare you.

Friday Find: Kelly & Leslie

I was a big fan of American Idol in its heyday (anyone else remember American Idol ice cream?), though I stopped watching in recent years. I will forever be a fan of Kelly Clarkson, and if you missed her final Idol performance last night, be sure to check it out. And maybe have some tissues handy.

Kelly's emotions run as high as her vocals while performing her intimately personal song "Piece by Piece".

A friend who helped give me the idea of the Friday Find (HI ANDREA!) sent me this AV Club article this week. And of course she did, because many moons ago we worked together, and when we parted ways I gave her this mug and a bust of Ron Swanson with a plaque that said "Give me all the bacon and eggs you have."

Anyway, If you're a fan of Parks & Rec, it's a great breakdown of ten important episodes and how they helped shape and carry the series. A series I'm currently in my third re-watch of, if you must know. I can't quit you, Pawnee. And I don't want to. (Get on your feet!)

Thanks for this perfect gif, Andrea.