Make the story happen

In the dichotomous choice of cat or dog, I am dog. All the way. Not that I hate cats, I'm just mostly indifferent. (Just like a cat.) Yet, even I like this amusing video, Kittens Inspired by Kittens:



Yes, cat funny (LOL). But the video also perfectly captures what kidlets under 5 have in abundance: energy, creativity, and the ability to see the simply obvious. It's been 15 years since living with a 5-year old, so I forget the magic of a young child learning and shaping their world.

It reminds me to take time to think simply, to see the obvious, and to make the story happen.

(via LeeLeFever)

p.s. Please don't send me links to other "cute kid" videos. I can only tolerate one every three to six months. If you ignore my request, you'll get links to movies of my dog and of my vacations. The links will be disguised so well as to be irresistable. Be cool. Thank you.

Dalai Lama on the streets

Inspirational quotes from the Dalai Lama are chalked onto the sidewalks and street corners in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. The Dalai Lama is in Seattle through April 15th for the Seeds of Compassion gathering.



"Take into account that great love and great achievement involves great risk."

"Sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck."

"Open your arms to change but do not let loose your values."

Wander the Pike/Pine corridor for more inspirational phrases from the Dalai Lama (and others).

Update: chalk + rain = ephemeral. all washed away.