The Joy of Doing Things

I am wondering today what the point of doing anything unless you enjoy it in some way. Why do it at all?

Things that are reminding me of the joy of doing things:

Martha Rich's art ALWAYS makes me want to get messy and enjoy life.

Camilla Engman is the only blog that I'll look through the archives and re-read her entries. I can't explain why this blog is so good. It's very little writing, mostly links, and many pictures. I like the life she depicts.

This photo of my brother with my dad's Andy Goldsworthy-esque sculpture.

Hugh Janus is my latest flickr discovery and his work is so vibrant and mouth watering. He and Martha Rich both do art with tighty-wighties! How can you beat that?

If I had enough money I'd give Jeffrey Yamaguchi's book, 52 Projects, away as a favor at my wedding. I'm not kidding. It's so great and inspiring and it's for EVERYBODY--not just artists and would-be artists, but for your uncle or your co-worker. It's truly about making every day life interesting.

The reconnection of an old friend: Jennifer McMahon and I used to be in a writing group ever so long ago. She was my writing idol in college and NOW She has a book coming out. There is JUSTICE IN THE WORLD.