What's amusing me this morning is really retro magazine ads from the early Seventies. It's mostly the visuals, and the major changes in my perspective over the decades that makes this tickle my funnybone.

This was posted on a relationship list that I subscribe too, and I like it enough to share it.

**"If I accept the fact that my relationships are here to make me conscious,
instead of happy,

then my relationships become a wonderful Self-mastery tool that keeps
realigning me with my higher purpose for living."

~ Eckhart Tolle**

I'm listening to J. Mitchard' book The Breakdown Lane on tape. The author (and voice actor) both *really* capture the voice of a middle aged woman pissed at her husband with great accuracy. (Sometimes makes me wince in recognition.)

In an article about new mom Bristol Palin's interview with Greta V. S., Rebecca Traister on Salon highlights this telling quote. (Bristol getting vague about whether she supports birth control, but still making a good point ( Read more... )

Yay, my brain chemistry was actually producing plenty of happiness chemicals this morning. Random nothingness was enough to "make" me happy ( Read more... )

Things that made me happy today

- Sunshine breaking thru clouds.
- My kid being happy enough to sing and dance a bit.
- Funny Eddie Izzard bits on BBC America
- U2 blasting from the computer
- Combining pommegranite/grape juice with cola to create something much like Dr. Pepper

Things that have made me feel happier in the last three days ( Read more... )

I am reading Richard Bolles' book How to Find Your Mission in Life. It is far too religious for me comfort level. However, I hit a page this morning that made me think (which is the point anyway ( Read more... )

worth repeating ( Read more... )

A singer-songwriter with a song about a self-loathing giant squid? Awesome!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc07lpuc3p0