How do you relax?

I have two (almost) daily entertainments (aside from my blog addictions, but I don't really consider that "entertainment") that help me to relax. These are not "high" entertainments. Just everyday, fun things that make me smile.

The first is my daily fix of the For Better or For Worse comic strip. I have enjoyed reading this comic strip for years, but especially in the last couple of years since I found that I could follow it online each day. I keep that link as a bookmark on my main toolbar so I can easily click there to keep caught up on the lives of the Pattersons. Lynn Johnston does such a good job of capturing the complexity of family life, and I am amazed at how well she keeps the ball juggling from so many generations' point-of-view. I appreciate how she exposes foibles, yet honors each character's unique story.

My second favorite entertainment is the Ellen DeGeneres show. Oh my, that woman makes me laugh! Through the wonders of TiVo technology, most week nights I watch this show right before I go to sleep. Did I mention that Ellen makes me laugh? I don't watch very much TV other than PBS, or go to movies very often - so I really appreciate this show that entertains me and helps me keep a finger on popular culture. I had actually heard of most of the movies, actors and actresses who were up for Academy Awards this year, which hasn't usually been the case in most recent years. I love the way Ellen dances in the show, she makes me want to dance more and that's a good thing. I also really, really love how she makes me laugh!