Some Stories Make Me Smile

I was writing and editing a story about noise yesterday and I laughed out loud several times over in the newsroom. The story focused on the "Noiseguy" who visited the Pitkin County Library last week. He spoke to several children and parents about the power of sound and how it can help kids learn to read. The bit of comic relief was welcome following a mostly serious week at the Ideas Festival where topics such as global warming and healthcare were discussed. The Festival encouraged me to work to conquer the impossible and the Noiseguy reminded me lighten up along the way and not take life too seriously. Two valuable lessons!