Being A Good Person Is Not Always Easy, But It Is Relatively Straightforward

I've recently become addicted to a new blogger, Dan Pearce, who writes Single Dad Laughing.  His posts are often insightful, challenging, thought provoking and convicting.  And, always passionate. 

The comments by his readers even more so.  Having come across his 2010 post on childhood bullying, one of his commenters shared the following Holocaust quote that just really stuck with me. 

Thou shalt not be a victim, thou shalt not be a perpetrator, but, above all, thou shalt not be a bystander. ― Yehuda Bauer

 It's that simple.

Yours Truly Lends Her Voiceover to World Food Programme PSA video

Myself and 9 other voiceover artists lent our voices to this PSA on behalf of VoiceOver East Africa's 2011-2012 campaign for the crisis in the Horn of Africa.

*Listen for me as the 3rd voice in!

A Good Laugh For A Monday

We're Number Two!

National Geographic lists Jamaica's national dish, Ackee and Saltfish (yum!) as number 2 on its Top Ten National Dishes list!  Second only to the U.S. hamburger, in their opinion.  I would venture to disagree! 

Beautiful Language

I just came across this list of the ten most beautiful words in the English language, as proposed by the writer, Wilfred J. Funk, in 1932.

Melody
Golden
Chimes
Luminous
Mist
Tranquil
Murmuring
Lullaby
Hush
Dawn

Just reading them out loud brings such a feeling of calm and peace.  One that I think is missing from the list though is "Grace".

What would be on your list?

My Mirror

Sister. She is your mirror, shining back at you with a world of possibilities. She is your witness, who sees you at your worst and best, and loves you anyway. She is your partner in crime, your midnight companion, someone who knows when you are smiling, even in the dark. She is your teacher, your defense attorney, your personal press agent, even your shrink. Some days, she's the reason you wish you were an only child.
- Barbara Alpert

Way Back Home

I love Scotland.  I love nature, open views, vistas... evocative music and excellent storytelling.  I am not an extreme sports enthusiast, not any more than the average person anyway.  But this film is simply breathtaking and left me speechless.