Poynting the Way

There must be as many morning routines as there are people, from the traditional coffee blast to the contemplative tai chi moves. There are morning people; those annoying types who can form full, coherent sentences within ten minutes of awakening. And there are the ones who ease into the day allowing it to unfold as it will, a gift to be unwrapped slowly and savored.

Most weekdays I find that Al Poynter is a good guy to wake up with. He sends me "Al's Morning Meeting," an email newsletter full of interesting stuff served up in bite-sized pieces. Sort of like tapas for the mind, the writing is fresh and accessible. Usually he has two or three topics and includes copious links that snare the unwary information junkie.

Today it's just one story, a profile of a retiring newsman with a knack for storytelling. Normally I would say, "that's interesting" and move on, but the links were too intriguing to ignore – they promised critters and nature stories. This story of a man, a dog, and a Canada goose named Daisy will take you away from whatever has your blood pressure rising. I guarantee you'll get not only a smile but also one of those magically quiet "wow" moments that will smooth out your day.

After you've seen the video, go to Poynter's site and sign up for the newsletter. Your mornings will be brighter and your brain will thank you.