Things I feel I should be doing more actively after reading this month’s O Magazine.

• Figuring out what I’d do if I only had five years to live.
• Doing what comes naturally, reflexively, effortlessly
• Switching to Yves meatless taco stuffers
• Figuring out what I’d do if money weren’t an obstacle.
• Pretending that I am smart enough not to be distracted by the Grecian tragedy unfolding for the Spears family.
• Figuring out what my regrets would be if I died tomorrow.
• Measuring out five ounces of liquid to see how many servings of wine our enormous wine glasses actually hold.
• Designing my life to bring me joy.
• Meditating on compassion.
• Relaxing.

When Melissa and I took our road trip to Portland, we did some shopping at local antique and thrift shops along the way. Oregon, as it turns out, loves brown pottery. Anyway, we found a bunch of amazing stuff, and the first few items are up at our the Mighty Goods Store. Go have a look.

happy birthday, originally uploaded by rcarver.

This is Hank looking doleful at his first birthday party. He was alarmed by the volume of birthday wishes headed his way, and confused by the flaming cake, but everything worked out in the end.

The party theme was Balls!, and one of the guests brought him two. They were wrapped next to each other in tissue paper, and were spectacularly graphic. It’s possible all of us will pay in the next lifetime, but for now we’re enjoying ourselves.

mighty baby from sarahbrown on Vimeo.

Thanks, Sarah Brown!

Me: I want to take a bath. Will you bring me popcorn, princess style?
Him: Hmm. Only if you dance sexy for me.

So I danced sexy, and he brought me popcorn.

The end.