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Have You Seen This? Kindergarten class breaks into 'Happy Birthday' when chick hatches
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This video has got to be the most little kid thing to ever little kid. It is so classic and so perfect it will simultaneously make you laugh and cry. - photo by John Clyde
John Clyde
KSL.com
Published: Jan 31, 2018, 7:59 AM


THE CLASSROOM Little kids have got to be some of the greatest things on the planet.

Sure, I want to give my own kids away to anyone who will take them at times, but ultimately little ones just fill me with joy.

Kids are spontaneous and tend to do whatever seems to come naturally in the moment. They are unapologetically themselves, and for the most part, they are sweet and adorable. These traits are on full display in this video that is legitimately my favorite thing I've seen in a very long time.

This kindergarten class gathered to watch a baby chick hatch from its egg. As soon as it does, the sight of the tiny bird elicits gasps from the small congregation and a few "oohs" and "aahs." Then one of them unavoidably says, "He's so cute."

While the genuine reactions from these kindergartners to the birth of this chick is great, it's what happens next that makes me smile ear to ear. The teacher, or who I assume is the teacher, says, "Say happy birthday."

In their small sing-songy voices the children say the words and they happen to hit a mutual key and without warning or any discussion they all break into the "Happy Birthday" song. I can't really explain what is so incredibly wonderful about this other than it's completely unadulterated kindness and sincere love. The spontaneous song is truly one of the sweetest things I've seen in a very long time.

Then the obligatory, "cha cha cha" follows the singing, which my first-grader has let me know is a thing now, and one of the children cautions his or her peer to be quiet because this is a baby after all. So what does the admonished child do? Whispers "cha cha cha" a little quieter than before.

I love kids and who they inherently are and this video perfectly explains why.
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Have You Seen This? Street musician slays with clarinet
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Better than almost every face-melting guitar or drum solo. - photo by Facebook video screenshot
Martha Ostergar
KSL.com
Updated: Dec 30, 2018, 5:00 PM
Published: Dec 29, 2018, 1:57 PM

THE BIG EASY — Yeah, yeah, we all know that New Orleans is stuffed to the gills will incredible musicians.

But knowing that fact and then hearing that fact are two different things. You can step into any number of jazz clubs on any given night on Bourbon Street, and you’ll probably be impressed with virtually every act. Or you can sit at home on your comfy couch and watch this featured video.

In the video, you’ll see a woman who is in the groove. She is swinging hard, and wailing on her clarinet with a practiced expertise that makes it sounds so easy.

From note one you’ll be drawn in; your appreciation will grow with every second, and then your face will melt off when you realize how incredible she really is.

If you’ve never played a woodwind or a brass, you may not know everything that comes with a performance like this. Lung capacity and breath control are huge factors in keeping your notes clear and loud, and hitting those high notes is especially difficult.

So when this woman hits that high note and holds it for several seconds, you know you’re dealing with an exceptional musician. It means she has worked hard for years to develop skill on top of her natural talent, and we get to benefit.

It kinda makes you wonder how we let people get away with mumble rap and autotune when talent like this exists in the world.

I wish this video were longer, and I wish I had more information about this woman, but as it is, we’ll just have to appreciate the little flavor of New Orleans jazz posted by the Facebook group Clarinet Life.

Martha Ostergar is a writer who delights in the ridiculous that internet serves up, which means she's more than grateful that she gets to cruise the web for amazing videos to highlight for your viewing pleasure.
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