Howdy, internet.

It is so great to see you again. Summer has arrived. It seems like only yesterday that we were shaking our fists at the sky, challenging Mother Earth's wisdom in dropping snow on the ground and freezing water on the roads. Do you think we have shown her the error of her ways? Great, great. So glad to hear it.

Tasty Dude Films has produced a new music video for Portland locals Grand Hotel. Their recently-released self-titled album features this song, "California Cool." For more information about Grand Hotel, visit grandhotelmusic.com.

(People "in the know" can see all of the Tasty Dude Films videos as soon as they go up by visiting www.youtube.com/tastydudefilms and subscribing to our channel... but of course you already knew that, didn't you? You crafty minx, you.)

The site is being updated regularly with music videos, short films, and sketches. Click around and see if you don't enjoy yourself. Just relax -- take as much time as you need. You look really nice today.