My favorite links this week, December 9, 2015.

1. Chalkboards are not just for school anymore.

2.  Neat video about Pittsburgh and bikes.

3. The magical power of dogs.

4.  Wow, Sweden…

5.  Trees and people…watch this.  You’re welcome.

6. Next time you’re in Japan…

7. Oh, another article about Adele? Why yes.  Why not?

8. I’m learning Italian too.

9.  Tiny Buddha on why we should all practice  gratitude.

10. I have adored Claire Danes since “My So Called Life” and now I can’t stop watching “Homeland”…this made me laugh.

11. If you ever wondered about retired sumo wrestlers, now you know.

12. My husband loves Kurt Vonnegut.

13. I started working out again.  I’m hoping my muscles remember quick!  Ouch.