A chef's surprise

I saw this lovely clip of a young girl who wanted to meet the chef Gordon Ramsay. The young girl has been fighting cancer and what helped her cope with the treatment is watching Gordon Ramsay's cooking shows. I like seeing what helps people cope in times of crisis and difficulty. People really are resilient and they find so many ways of finding happiness even in the direst of circumstances. Anyway, I hope this young woman recovers so she can have dinner with Chef Ramsay. I send best wishes and much love to her and everyone.

Music that gives me more energy

The American composer John Phillip Sousa was born today in 1854 and he's known for his stirring marches. While I know these marches sound a bit militaristic, I somehow feel more energized when I listen to them. I especially like a piece he composed called "The Washington Post March". It makes me think of parades for people that do heroic things. There's just something about that music that cheers me when I hear it because well, it makes me want to stand up a cheer!   Anyway, wherever you're reading this, I hope you have many things in your life that cheer you.  I send you best wishes now and always.

Things that brightened my day

Today I was reminded of how important it is to do things can really brighten one's day. Today those things included:

• Taking time to go for a walk with one of my friends who is also my coworker.
• Singing in the community choir I'm part of. 
• Volunteering for a candidate running for mayor of the city where I live. I was so pleased to find out later that he won the election. 

Wherever you are reading this, I hope you can always find things that brighten your day. I send you best wishes now and always. 

The only courage that matters

"The only courage that matters is the kind that gets you from one moment to the next." -Mignon McLaughlin

It can take a lot to get from one moment to the next but it's nice to know that it's possible to get to the next moment and that next moment might lead to something better and that's what keeps me hopeful. I send everyone best wishes now and always.

Just a bit of sweetness for a Sunday

Cats can be pretty funny and very sweet so I thought I'd share a video that shows how cats have both these qualities. Plus, the video made me feel good inside and I hope it has the same effect on others.
I send everyone best wishes now and always.

Turning back time

I always thought the idea of Daylight Savings Time and the fact that we turn back the clocks an hour in the winter (at least where I live). When I was younger I thought it was kind of cool that time could go back and as I got older I felt it was just nice to get an extra hour of sleep. My point is, if you live somewhere that uses Daylight Savings Time, don't forget to turn your clock back 1 hour tonight.

Words of wisdom to end your work week

"Don’t cry over spilled milk. By this time tomorrow, it’ll be free yogurt." -Stephen Colbert

I wish everyone a very happy Friday and an even better Saturday to come!