Take Off That Darn Cool

The random common thread today? Honesty. I click on a lot of stuff in one day. Some day, when my clicks are "clean" enough (in other words, don't de-privatize anything I want to keep privatized... among other things), I'll show you a day's worth. Eh, maybe not. But the idea is there. Anyway, after I click, I skim. An article, story, web page, whatever has about 10 seconds to grab my attention... either with a really great picture, a kickin' headline or hook, or some random other-ness. If it doesn't catch me, I'm gone. But if it does, I've been known to keep IE windows up for days just waiting for the opportunity to share my "find" with someone who might also get a little joy out of it. Every once in a while, there's a theme. Now, I know it typically takes more than two to make a theme, but these two rang true with me yesterday and today. And after tonight's movie choice (Idlewild... couldn't not love it with the down-home name it shares with [privatized]... but I also just loved it for its goodness), I'm reminded yet again of the importance of honesty, good tunes, and the darn foolishness that is brevity of life. You only get one, ya know. And how many times do we have to be reminded to grab ahold before the ride's simply over?

• Something that we have to work on recovering from... from even earlier in life: Baby Deception. I've told y'all before... I seriously remember flat out lying to my mama when she'd catch me red-handed. And since then... well, and with other things to convince me, I'm a truth convert.
• And... a little quote from Mark Twain (via Back in Skinny Jeans) to help reinforce your commitment to honesty today and get your day started on the right note: "If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything."
• UPDATE, NEW ADDITION: Okay... those of you who know me know that I tend to shy away from political discussions these days. I'm more than a little embarrassed to be a Republican in these times, so I often call myself a conservative liberal or a progressive or an Independent. But I'll listen. I'll listen to anyone who speaks with conviction. In fact, that's one reason I've continued to defend Bush... I still do believe that he, bottom line, does what he believes is right. Well, today I listened to Keith Olbermann, and I think you should, too. Even if he's dead wrong, takes it too far, and is a crazy man taking up the airwaves, he sure is passionate... and eloquent... while proving his point. What does that have to do with honesty? I simply loved the "lies upon lies upon lies" comment Keith O. threw in there. And, in his opinion, Bush needs to take a page from the book of L.A.'s mayor and Telemundo reporter (okay, I'm taking a leap of faith here... Keith makes no mention of Antonio or Mirthala in his tirade... but, c'mon, it's not that far of a stretch). Can you imagine having to come clean on an L.A./national/world stage? And you thought you had it bad.

Finally, on a completely unrelated topic, to my sweet SLS (second little sister... if ever there was a second little sister to be had, you were she, my friend): Happy Birthday! I hope you got everything you wished for today! :)