this was a good week

This was a helluva week.  Here's why:

•  This week I had not one, but two dinners with friends I haven't seen in ages (and the best part is I still have one more dinner to go!).  Here's to friends who feel like no time has passed every time you see each other.

•  This young boy's mission to make everyone smile.  Good Lord, grab the tissues.  Don't say I didn't warn you.

•  This serendipitous photograph of a barn owl makes me happy.  What a great shot.

•  Speaking of animals, here are photographs of dogs that look like something else.  Vladimir Putin, FTW.

•  Outstanding African women, posterized.  Beautiful art.

•  This motorcycle diary of a Pakistani girl who dared ride solo across the northern region of the country.  Because badassery is always a good-week-maker.

•  This father-son duo are making punny food art representing every state in the United States.  I'm oddly mesmerized.

•  Finally, today's soundtrack:  Alex's guitar teacher, Leland, turned me on to this artist, and I haven't stopped listening to him.  Enjoy.

Click here to buy the album on iTunes: http://bit.ly/p84eJ4 For tour dates go here: http://bit.ly/allenstone Twitter: www.twitter.com/allen_stone Facebook: www.facebook.com/allenstone Lyrics: Every day the deficit grows, you spend more than you own Papa always said to me, keep a close eye on your authority 'cause You say that you care, I was unaware You say that you care, I was unaware All you do is push, pull, tear, we can't stretch it any farther All you do is push, pull, tear, we can't stretch it any farther Every day taxes increase, so is this our land or is this our lease?

On that soulful note, have a wonderful weekend, everyone.  See you next week.