Hilarity

We went out to a family lunch today, and next door was a pet store. After we ate, we headed over to visit and play with the cats there, and while there T came across this product which swears efficacy for dogs who mark their territory or who are in estrus. As Percy continues to pee in our basement not infrequently (he's still depressed about the children I think; yes, it's been 5.5 years), we decided to try this on for size, so to speak. Do y'all think he feels emasculated to the max? I'm at the point that I'll try anything to rid our home of the spray and smell, and this is absolutely hilarious to look at. On our way from the pet store to the car, we overheard a nasty fight going on between two other drivers- one was parked, one was waiting for their spot. At one point the parked driver screamed something and added as the final insult, "you Maryland driver." It was absolutely hysterical.

Em-i-lis(t) of the day

Things I like!! 1) Having sent my doctor a very -if I say so myself- well written break-up letter suggesting that he consider his words more carefully. 2) Komen's quick reversal of a bad decision. Go Planned Parenthood! 3) Friday afternoon babysitters. <-- 4) This cool lunchbox container from MoMA. 5) Gail Collins' hysterical article about Mittens' ridiculous exchange with Soledad O'Brien. He said what? 6) The national unemployment rate hits a three year low, coming in at 8.3% after 250,000+ jobs were added last month. 7) Miraculously not feeling even a tinge of hangover after last night's indulgent meal out.

The Guest House, by Rumi

My yoga teacher read this to us a few months back, and I loved it. A little afternoon food for thought. This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival.

A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor.

Welcome and entertain them all! Even if they're a crowd of sorrows, who violently sweep your house empty of its furniture, still, treat each guest honorably. He may be clearing you out for some new delight.

The dark thought, the shame, the malice, meet them at the door laughing, invite them in.

Be grateful for whoever comes, because each has been sent as a guide from beyond.