Thursday treat with pants

Thanks to bedeviant.com for the recommendation. This is the silliest song and I love it. Apparently it's availalbe as a ringtone. That sounds like a very good idea!

Maria -- quit whining!

Today's Note from the Universe is a good kick in the pants for me. I've been whining a lot lately. That's annoying and I want to switch back to "glass half full" thinking.

You know, almost anything you feel you "have to" do, like cleaning and washing, can become a chore, even a drudgery; while those things that remain optional, like Disney World and Twister, can seem far more inviting, even fun.

So, Maria, as you go down the path of life, particularly when it seems you must force yourself through the motions, it just may help if you pause and give thought to the countless souls who'd give most anything for the option of even your "chores."

Life... it can sometimes be like one of those really, really "good problems," huh?

More than good prices: steepandcheap.com

I'm not usually in the market for things on the steepandcheap.com e-mails. But I still read them. Every day. The latest deal on climbing or camping equipment -- or whatever -- is accompanied by a clever commentary about something unrelated. Today's commentary:

I met a guy last weekend who talked a lot about martial arts. Wouldn't drop the topic. It started to weird me out a bit, but I smiled through it. He said that martial arts trains you to get in tune with your senses. During training, he'd close his eyes and hold his arm against his partner, and then the guy would ask him which leg he moved, and he'd know -- based on his senses. He argued that when you meet someone, you get an impression and know if you like them -- this is based on senses, we've just been trained to repress them. His martial arts was helping him tune them back in. The entire time I sat there nodding and thinking, "Man, what are you getting from me right now, because I think you're insane." Perhaps in time, his martial arts skills will tell him these things.

Michael Vick's dog now doing therapy

Dogs are so good for the soul. And snaps to people who help dogs find the perfect jobs!





Thank you, thank you, thank you to these great people!

Dogs of 9/11

Dogs -- unconditional love in action.

Creative thinking via John Oliver

Another reason to love the mind of John Oliver. I've watched this probably 100s of times. It's still funny.

The second day of John Oliver video. Oh dear. I'm becoming a stalker.

Jokes.com
John Oliver - Creative Thinking
comedians.comedycentral.com
Big Lake A New Comedy from Will Ferrell and Adam McKay It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Monday treat: bad things to say on a first date

From Mock the Week (BBC), things you should avoid saying on a first date. From the brilliant Hugh Dennis (also of The Now Show). Bonus points if you guess the reference.

"My dating history? Divorced, beheaded, died... divorced, beheaded, survived."

Another treat. John Oliver from The Bugle on Bob Geldof's hair and owls. Glad to see that Bob still has an interesting coiffure. (BTW, now you can only access The Bugle via iTunes.)

10 days seems crazy fast, but...

One of the sweetest love stories via StoryCorps.

Hello, bug friend

I found this cute little guy while tending the flowers.

Online gaming can change the world!

This is one of the most inspiring TED talks I've heard. The whole idea of online gaming was irrelevant to me. Not anymore! Goes to show that positive change can come from the most unexpected places!

Cute=happy

Who can't use a bit of day-brightening cuteness? And what's cuter than a hedgehog eating a carrot or a puppy and a duckling palling around? (Thanks to NTEN for the links!)




Duckling And Puppy - The best bloopers are a click away

Food 2.0

The word "Web 2.0" makes me crazy. As a colleague said, "I've found that people who talk about 'Web 2.0' have no idea what it is."

This is clever however. Per Rory Sutherland, the photo at right is food 2.0 -- food you order and share with others.

Shopping for Dad made easier

The header on today's e-letter from the Onion.

Sometimes the pet videos are really good

This is just the sweetest. The dog reminds me sooo much of Pele. I couldn't resist.

2012 The Crapture

Oh Toothpaste how I love you so.


www.toothpastefordinner.com

People watching at Caribou

I'm at Caribou this afternoon. Working. It forces me to focus. That isn't to say I'm not a little distracted by people watching now and again.

There's a woman in here who has constantly been on the phone (she has puffy hair so I can't tell if she has an ear thingie) for a couple of hours. Or, she's talking to herself. Every half hour or so she goes outside for a smoke. There are three empty Caribou cups and an empty soda bottle on her table. She's not reading, writing or working on a laptop. Pretty much what all the people in here are doing. There's got to be a story there but I don't think I'll ask.

More than "I like that font!"

Very cool article in Fast Company about how to choose the best typeface. Follow this handy-dandy flowchart! (Link to a readable flowchart in the article.)

This is kind of indicative of my week

This is kind of indicative of my week. Except for the substance abuse. Or the goofy hair. The crazy eyes? Yes.

A different take on Earth Day

Special today at the Onion store. I'd like to work at the Onion but I don't think I'm near clever enough.

Signs of Spring. Hooray!

My favorite signs of Spring. Best appreciated on a dog walk!

Smell: grilling. Particularly the smell of lighter fluid.

Sound: kitchen noises. The windows are open and as we walk around the neighborhood I hear clinking dishes and silverware. Just the normal noises but I love them.

What's better than Spring? Nothing I can think of.