So I changed things up a bit this morning. Instead of my usual workout/green smoothie/blahblahblah, I "went" to Austin for breakfast, where I enjoyed a memorable bowl of oatmeal as I was entertained, inspired, and empowered for a day of writing new material by Bob Schneider, who performed live, just for me, courtesy of my iPod.

As a result of taking that little bit of time aside, I am beginning the day with the kind of energy that is created when the world is exploding into love all around me, 'cause love is everywhere.

I'm good now, in fact I'm getting better and better with every passing minute, and I'm ready to start looking at the people I'm going to be writing about. As I do, I'll be smiling about the caterpillar and laughing to myself about Batman-but-you-can-call-me-Bob.

But the best part about breakfast in Austin is that I have been reassured that somewhere in this crazy world, Romeo and Juliet are holding hands and strolling in a park where 40 rescued potential best friends frolic excitedly, looking up with expectant eyes and wagging their hopeful tails, one tail at a time, all the while praying fervent canine prayers that today is the day they are invited into their forever homes.

Music. Poetry with a melody. Fuel for the heart. Breakfast of champions.