Oh what a beautiful day...

There's a bright, golden haze on the meadow
There's a bright, golden haze on the meadow.
The corn is as high as an elephant's eye
And it looks like it's climbing clear up to the sky.

Oh, what a beautiful Mornin'
Oh, what a beautiful day.
I've got a beautiful feelin'
Everything's goin' my way.

All the cattle are standin' like statues
All the cattle are standin' like statues
They don't turn their heads as they see me ride by
But a little brown mav'rick is winkin' her eye

Oh, what a beautiful Mornin'
Oh, what a beautiful day.
I've got a beautiful feelin'
Everything's goin' my way.

All the sounds of the earth are like music
All the sounds of the earth are like music
The breeze is so busy it don't miss a tree
An' a ol' weepin' willer is laughin' at me

Oh, what a beautiful Mornin'
Oh, what a beautiful day.
I've got a beautiful feelin'
Everything's goin' my way.
Oh, what a beautiful day!

This song perfectly describes my current mood. Some of you may know why, but for those who don't, it will have to remain a secret for the time being (or just send me a private message). Anyway, spring is here, and even though there is lots of snow, ice and puddles to be found everywhere, there is definitely a smile on my face and a song in my heart. It's been a long time since I felt that way, that sense of pure joy, optimism, love for all things and happiness. In an uncertain world marked by global terror, the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, wars in Afghanistan, Iraq and now the conflict in Libya, I felt it (perhaps naively so, but I am and have always been unabashedly optimistic, as anyone who knows me well will tell you) necessary to spread a bit of light, radiance and sunshine into our lives. I make no apologies for it and if I had time, I would write many more notes similar to this one, because no matter what, we all strive to find that glow, that spark to keep our spirits strong, to keep us motivated during the daily grind.

My wish for you today is not only to have a beautiful day, but to have a beautiful feeling, to be absolutely positive, that today will without a doubt be a beautiful day. A positive attitude can disarm even the most stubborn grump. Keep the faith, as we say all too often in Red Sox Nation. Or, to quote the amazing Kevin Millar, "Cowboy up!" Take care, y'all!

Peace and love,

Comrade Jon :)