My partner had a fever for a week and then straight after I was down for the count. Was so caught up in the veil of sick that had surrounded our apartment I didn’t even get time to learn Spanish! But nevermind, the daffodils are out in Washington D.C, so it’s time to celebrate.

one: A Finnish art student named Mari Kasurinen has created the best My Little Pony art I’ve seen in a while. There’s just something about My Little Ponys that bring out the glee in me.

two: An article states the obvious: journalists use Twitter for research and more people are finding it’s an excellent sources pool. Just type in the key words and you’ll find passionate people. I would have to agree. I tweeted Em from Lick My Cupcakes for a birthday recipe and within 12 hours I got a recipe in less than 280 characters. Not bad considering we’re on other sides of the world.

three: A fortnight ago I had the good fortune of seeing Cirque du Soleil’s “Love” in Las Vegas. It was their usual spectacular show, but set to the music of the Beatles. There was speakers on the back of my chair. We were up close to the performers. Endorphins were running through my veins. I could almost forget that I was in a casino. Life was good.

During the show, I had an epiphany; the Beatles were so good because they loved each other and they loved their work. To be the most creative, the most brilliant I can be, I shall have to spend my time around people I love and admire and do silly, seemingly pointless things with them. Case in point: For some songs, like “The Octopus Garden” and “Elenor Rigby” I think someone just threw out one line and they created a story around it. How else can you explain magic so simple and captivating?

I’ve been figuring out iMovie and working on a video, so expect a clip in the next couple of days.

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