Today is one good thing after another.  First, I didn't have to work on my birthday.  Second, my four year old nephew showed me a new game on the computer.  Next, I didn't have to cook.  I got over 199,000 on Texttwist.  Yea. 
I got three more articles done, one essay and my niece found my cigarettes I had misplaced three or four days ago.  The lighter was still inside.  I didn't want to lose the lighter.  It was a gift to me. 
I checked out the solar eclipse at National Geographic.  Great pictures, though the video is what I saw.  The image in my memory is a picture though.  Those are the kinds of things I bring up when I write.  It helps me to choose words more carefully.  Thinking about the solar eclipse has given me some new ideas for my stories.  I was researching, trying to find pictures or explanations that would help.  Yea for today.  Now, I'm going to have some fun on the internet.  I thought about setting up links but will leave that for another day. 
Before the midnight hour, I will be going over my list of goals, etc. for the forthcoming year.  I use my birthday for this, instead of the New Year.  It's too hectic during those days.  I limit myself to four, one for each three month period.  Saves on the guilt if I don't go exactly as planned.  I have some leeway built in.  What's surprising to me is I actually have accomplished those goals.  Another yea.  Sometimes, I have to be my own cheerleader.  Although, my father just called and sang to me.