Thanks to disembedded from Et Cetera: Publick and Privat Curiosities, for enlightening me with this animated piece called Life and Music by Trey Parker & Matt Stone, inspired by Alan Watts... the message is clear and simple, and I like it a lot. I guess it goes back to what I wrote about success... Somewhat!
Also thanks to Kris for telling his readers, including me, about this book called This I Believe. One article that he particular pointed out was There Is No God by Penn Jillette, which I find oddly interesting enough. I emailed the article to Alec to see if he's heard of such a program on NPR since he's an avid listener. He said yes and replied back to me with his favorite article: Always Go to the Funeral by Deirdre Sullivan. Since today is Alec's birthday, so yesterday right after work, I went and bought him the book from a local bookstore, along with a few good shirts that I got him a few days ago.
So tonight I think I'm going to take him out to dinner rather than me cooking, but not before I get him a personal birthday cake [for two] after work. Mmm... can't wait. Oh I'm also sending him this Life and Music piece since he's been working way too hard lately. heh! Happy Birthday Babe and have a great day everyone!!
Comments (11)
Happy belated birthday to Alec. Ah yes, that was an EXCELLENT video. So true, so true. I think many indiginous cultures had it right - and we called them heathens.
I like to listen to This I Believe on NPR, and remember hearing Penn's essay - and liking it. The book was a very thoughtful gift for Alec. Oh, and what a jewel Always Go to the Funeral is! Thanks for that. That's why I so enjoy NPR - for those moments that grab you.
Posted by D-Man | May 5, 2007 12:10 AM
Posted on May 5, 2007 00:10
Ahh HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY TO ALEC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Wayne | May 4, 2007 12:17 PM
Posted on May 4, 2007 12:17
Happy Birthday Alec!
And thanks for the reminder to take the time to really enjoy life as it comes.
Posted by gurustu | May 4, 2007 11:17 AM
Posted on May 4, 2007 11:17
A very happy birthday to Alec!
Posted by Kevin-Andrew | May 3, 2007 6:17 PM
Posted on May 3, 2007 18:17
even though we know this (the mesagae in the vid), it is good to be reminded, and it has reminded me of something that will help with one of my patients that i am seeing today, so i must bow in your genereal direction.
bow
Posted by pod | May 3, 2007 4:23 PM
Posted on May 3, 2007 16:23
I don't really know Alec too well, but Happy Birthday!!
And great flash cartoon - it was cool. It's the journey the counts, especially if you know you'll never get to the destination. :)
Posted by alkam | May 3, 2007 3:54 PM
Posted on May 3, 2007 15:54
Happy Birthday Alec!!
Interesting video, real simple yet might be a wake up call some folks could use. Who'd have thunk, this made by same guys who made South Park.. lol But then, that's a great show too.Taco, taco burrito, burrito, taco taco...
Posted by Kris | May 3, 2007 3:29 PM
Posted on May 3, 2007 15:29
Happy Birthday Alec! My favorite charitable Republican! Have a wonderful day!
The video is great by the way.
Posted by Dr.P | May 3, 2007 3:21 PM
Posted on May 3, 2007 15:21
Happy Birthday, Alec!!!
Posted by Ryan | May 3, 2007 2:21 PM
Posted on May 3, 2007 14:21
Okay, whose birthday ISN'T today. Pam at Pam's House Blend talked about her partner's birthday. Your partner's birthday is today.
What's a poor birthday boy to do with all the birthday's that he has to share with others? BTW, I'm 40 today and I still haven't gotten that "thing" they promised.
I'm assuming the "thing" is a Nintedo Wii and I still haven't gotten one. Geez!
Happy Birthday, Alec. May I say your birthday is on the best day of the year? :)
Posted by Howard | May 3, 2007 12:23 PM
Posted on May 3, 2007 12:23
I love this video! Its so true, people can miss out on life while chasing the percieved end or goal they are pursuing. It reminds me of a similar idea mentioned in the animated movie "Waking Life". Hope you and Alec have a great birthday!
Posted by Charlie | May 3, 2007 11:20 AM
Posted on May 3, 2007 11:20