on connecting

I'm headed out to California today, and I suspect that I'm not going to have time to post anything while I'm gone.  So until then, here's a shot of Alex telling me really bad knock-knock jokes (seriously, so bad), and an amazing little video on making friends.  It's 6 minutes of pure happy.

Enjoy, dearies.  See you when I return.

UPDATE:  Remember that article I mentioned I took the selfie for?  It's right here -- on how to accept a compliment.  I have shockingly strong feelings about this, actually, and am surprised this is the first time I'm writing about it.  I'd love if you'd go take a look.