Pasta salad and sweet harmony

This just in: Pasta salad is a summer thing, doesn't heat up the oven, and stays edible for days in the fridge. And it doesn't have to be blah. Cook 3/4 package whole grain or brown rice rotini al dente; drain. While still hot, add 1 big handful of snow peas or sugar pod peas, deveined and coarsely chopped. (Mine were blossoming and producing enough for a batch until the hot weather hit.) Add half a package of frozen stir fry vegetables with asparagus, 2 chopped scallions, and 2/3 cup cooked edamame (shelled). Pour over the salad 1/2 bottle good prepared Asian ginger/sesame dressing (an exception to bad bottled dressings), OR use 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar, 1 clove garlic, 1 T. soy sauce, 1 T. toasted sesame oil, 2 T. agave syrup, 1 T. grated ginger, 3 large chiffonaded Thai or regular basil leaves, salt, pepper to taste. (Cilantro is optional, as is sprinkling with red chili flakes). Chill. Set out 15 minutes before serving. Not mehhh. Something else refreshing: Four young people who have mastered the art of percussion with soft drink cups, plus they sing in perfect harmony. It will cost you $1.29, but it's worth every penny. Go to https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/cups-when-im-gone-single/id670084540 to download. "Cups (When I'm Gone)" is by Sam Tsui, Kina Grannis, Alex G and Kurt Schneider. The latter is the apparent mastermind of this iTunes video, apparently filmed in a park at a card table, with some really good microphones. A link on Facebook from my sister-in-law's sister sent me to this sweet video, which has restored my faith in the power of music, coordination, harmony and serendipity.