A Few Good Things...intended for Friday, finally posting today...

• Jennifer's angel project--I purchased some cards last week and can't wait to get them in the mail
• this post by Frankie which reminded me that many times we don't realize how our life touches other lives and also reminded me that a lot of the time we don't feel like we deserve the recognition we receive because we are so familiar with our own humanness, but there are times you just need to open your arms and embrace the goodness other people see in you, trusting the things they see that you often miss
• Valentine's goodies from a dear friend...
• ...and a new hard drive from T...not very romantic but very practical
• finding little pieces of paper all over the house that the B-Dog has written on, now that he is learning his letters at pre-school he is writing up a storm, it melts my heart to find a piece of paper that he's written the word 'mom' on...it doesn't really melt my heart when he writes it on the couch...with a marker...
• the writer's strike FINALLY settled..now please bring back Chuck and Samantha Who?
• the Oscars are Sunday so I've been in Oscar preparation mode...yeah!...T has been designated the Wolfgang Puck of my Oscar party and is busy planning the meal for the evening...there are gifts to buy, champagne glasses to find, mojitos to be made, ballots to be printed, and many, many prayers to be said for Johnny Depp...
• I can't believe I haven't mentioned this before--I'm trying contacts again,  I like my glasses just fine but every once in awhile I feel a little trapped by them and long for a different look, so I've been wearing contacts for two weeks now
• this super cool clip found on Jamie's blog...you've got to see it...it's amazing
• Bethany's post which really touched my heart because I relate to her words in so many ways
• attending a writing group for the first time this past Thursday...and I stayed even though I was the only other person there besides the facilitator...I'm hoping the low turn out was the result of Valentine's Day and that the group is larger this week
• seeing Nikki Giovanni...if you didn't read my post from last Thursday please do...this experience was one of the highlights of my life
• last week seemed to be the week for seeing famous people...I heard Nikki speak on Thursday and then Saturday I heard President Clinton speak...he was campaigning for Hillary and I couldn't resist going to the rally...I mean it's not everyday you get to see a president
• getting several things checked off my ultra long to-do list...always a good thing
• and finally...this hilarious clip from Marilyn's blog...I don't think I've laughed this hard in a long, long time...and I'll warn you now, it's quite possible you'll laugh so hard you'll pee your pants...don't say I didn't warn you

ps--if you've left links on Wednesday's post never fear, I'll try and get them added tomorrow...

Comments

[Jennifer (she said)]

Thank you for the list Michelle - I haven't made it through all of the links but did read Bethany's. She totally inspired me! Your cards are on the way :-)

[Elizabeth]

I always come here for inspiration and creative sustenance and you ALWAYS deliver-- sheesh. So fabulous-- off to follow the links.

[Rachel]

Even though I'm routing for Daniel Day Lewis, I totally support your Oscars nuttiness. Just got my office Oscars pool ballot today. I take this pool very seriously!

[Frankie]

I am honored to have made the list :) and so endlessly glad my entry meant something to you, that you were able to embrace it, able to accept it as truth. It IS the truth. I promise.

My sister-in-law sent me that McCain video last week and I have been laughing about it since. Sometimes I think about it during idle times of the day and find myself giggling. It's genius, especially the tag line "like hope, but different." haha, brilliant!

So many good things on this list. I can't wait for the oscars, or for the office and 30 rock (my two favorite shows at the moment) to return. It will feel weird to have things to look forward to on TV again!

I love this photo of the cups. Such wonderful colors! Did you purchase any?

Ok, I've rambled enough. Thanks for all this yummy goodness!! xoxoxo

[darlene]

this reminds me that i really need to find a writer's group again ... i really do :) thanks for sharing these incredible links!

[Bethany]

I feel a wee bit breathless, thinking of how many times I almost deleted that entry for fear of being so honest. I think that's what I like most about your blog -- your poignant honesty, social constrictions be damned.
And oh, that clip about McCain was side-splitting! Thanks for the laugh!

[bee]

i wish i had a t.v....

there aren't any bars in mtl that i can find that host an oscar party - i tried last year.

i have some catching up to do here! :)

and congratulations on sticking out the writer's group. really. it can be one of the most helpful/humbling experiences ever...

[Marilyn]

I'd completely forgotten the Oscars are this Sunday until yesterday. I know what an Oscars freak you are. :) I'm sorry to say I've hardly seen a single nominated film or performance this year...our reliance on Netflix has sunk that ship. Looking forward to hearing how you'll be celebrating the big night this year.