Thanks for the laughter!

Our family loves to laugh together.  The best laughs come from unexpected places.

Watching this year’s American Idol finale provided a rush of endorphins as we kept laughing at what we saw onscreen.

First were the wardrobe choices made by Fantasia and Chaka Khan.  I applaud those who see beauty in a variety of body images, but not all fashion choices really work. 

Then there was the duet between Jennifer Holiday and Jessica Sanchez – an awe-inspiring vocal performance overshadowed by Holiday’s contorted facial expressions (if you can still find the video online, you need to watch).

Anyway, laughing is good.  Laughing with people, laughing at yourself, and sometimes, if we’re honest, laughing at others who aren’t intending to be funny.

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Television goes to the dogs

My views on TV can be summed up pretty easily:

• Some TV is actually beneficial – educationally, recreationally, relationally.
• Some TV is mind-numbing but probably not dangerous in moderation.
• Some TV is evil and threatening to one’s healthy development as a human being.

So it shouldn’t be surprising that someone has concluded that TV need not be just for humans.  The creators of Dog TV (click on the link to learn more) want to help your canine function more effectively.  For just $4.99 per month ($9.99 for the streaming option) your TV can babysit your dog, providing educational and emotional benefits in the process.

And yes, there’s a website called “Cat TV” (click on the link to read more).

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