THE FROGS ARE DYING...

So, this morning I awoke with thoughts heavy on my mind. Byron and I have been having some very deep discussions. Byron sometimes gets me to thinking about things that I don't always enjoy thinking about. Or of? Anyway, this is not a bad thing, but it is not always fun. ...to be left alone with my thoughts at my disco desk.

This morning I decided to pick up the paper and read it as I drank my Diet Coke. I stopped after I read the first few paragraphs of the "Big" news story. You see, it appears that all of the frogs on the planet are dying.This somehow translates to mean that Earth is either going thru some sort of horrific change or that the end is fast approaching along with the final thud of Tom Cruise's career. I was bummed. Not so much about that sofa-jumping-freak-of-nature and his failing box office but the end of the world and the death of all the frogs.

It was just too much. I tossed the paper in the recycling bin and made my way to the office.

And, at work, there was a tension hidden behind the happy facade of gayness. And, for the first time in months, no Madonna music was played. None. It was more of a Nelly Furtado day, I guess.

The office received the latest copy of "The Economist" featuring the picture of Kim Jong II blasting off with the title "Rocket Man" ...At first this made me laugh. Then I thought about it and it frightened me. ...I couldn't decide what was more scary: North Korea's ambition to nuke everyone or the fact that The Economist magazine thought of such a funny cover.

Tonight, after a fantastic dinner at the best diner in San Francisco there was another discussion around difficult challenges and I felt a bit sad. At the same time I felt very much alive and "in the moment" ...In the moment. I am sometimes unsure of what that phrase really means. However, as of right now, I understand it.

I hope someone can save the frogs, our planet and that we can get that rocket man back down to earth before someone loses an eye.

Last night I saw a sneak preview of the new film, LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE. It reminded me of how magical great films can be. When you think about it -- there are so few really great movies getting distributed anymore. This is a most welcome exception.
And, if anyone has ever doubted it -- Toni Collette totally rocks and is probably the best actress to come our way since Meryl Streep. This film is a MUST SEE!!! Do not miss it!