So you all know (well not that anyone reads this I think but if they did they would know) that I am a fan of Rosie O'Donnell. I think today when I went to her website, I realized that at least part of that comes from her willingness to be excited about things and supportive of people. She has a video on there of a fellow NO NO Nannette cast member tapping....and he is awesome. What I loved is that she is only a disembodied voice in the background encouraging him...it isn't about glorifying herself..it is all about the joy in this mans pure talent.

I think this world would be better if more people just tried every day to find one thing to admire about someone and expressed it in a heartfelt and genuine way. I mean really, it is so easy to pick up negative messages.....I mean this morning I was laying bed and I snapped on the news to see what the weather was going to be which really on the face of it seems like a normal thing and not one fraught with peril...I mean the news. So as Ilistened there were three ads for diet products and an interview with a 16 year old size 0-2 model about being criticized because her legs were chunky. Wow my thigh is probably larger than this chicks waist. So anyway, the point being as a fat chick especially, you can't go for 24 straight hours AND participate in life without getting some message about how bad it is that you are a fat chick.

Ok point taken, but for gods sake could we just find something equally GOOD to praise in people? Like hey you are a registered voter....that really is important...speak up voice and opinion...try to change the world for the better. Or wow, look at your great shoes, I can't find cool looking shoes like that, you have a knack for that. I mean really people shouldn't have to win the Nobel peace prize to get a little praise. It is actually kind of fun. I try to do it randomly periodically. I don't get out much but when I do, I try to randomly compliment someone. You have no idea how contagious it is. I told a Walmart clerk last time I was there, that I appreciated her extra effort to make sure that the Easter candy was hidden because smallgirlchild who passionately believes in the tooth fairy, easter bunny and Santa was with me. So I left the Walmart clerk smiling and chatting with the lady behind me....can I take total credit for it? probably not but on the other hand, I like to think that there is such a thing as a small shift away from the gloom.