Welcome to the first installment of Thursday Theater, my new video feature.  I started this because I want to practice using my video camera and editing the videos that I take.  I’m far from a pro, but I thought we could use this opportunity to try new things and encourage each other to build our skills.  Please, play along!  Mr. Linky is below for your linking enjoyment.

Each week, I will try to introduce a loose “theme,” which is totally optional.  This week: play!  Show us something related to playing, whether yourself, your kids, your dog, or whatever.  Interpret as you will.

I’d also like to ask a question each week and get everyone’s feedback in the comments section.  This week’s question:

Where do you host your video files for posting on your blog? Do you upload directly to your blog service (Blogger, WordPress, etc.)?  Do you use a file hosting service like YouTube or Vimeo? What do you like or dislike about the way you currently do things?

My answer: I have used YouTube, mostly because it’s the first thing you think of.  But today I’m giving Vimeo a try.  So far, video quality is nicer than YouTube, and it feels like there’s less of a mob mentality over there.  Heck, I even started a group for this here feature, so if you’re on Vimeo, please feel free to join.

And, finally, my video for today!  In the name of “playing,” this is my kids’ new favorite pastime: play-doh.  They very much like to roll it, and squish it (and narrate doing so).  And just for fun, the end of the video includes a little wiggle-dance from Daniel.  Enjoy!

Squish and Roll from Goddess in Progress on Vimeo.