A few gripes: I don't get paid enough. The sunlight is going away sooner. People who don't know how to drive. People who are too lazy to put their shopping carts back where they belong. Lousy presidential candidates. The stupidity of the war on drugs. Ameritech's lackluster service. Broken promises. The difficult process of losing one's gut. Chicago radio sucks.

A few bright spots: The lake on a windy day. The moon shining behind rippled clouds. French toast. The smell of freshly cut grass. People who smile as they walk past. People who take responsibility for their actions. Friends who call back. A good pun. Internet radio. Wallace and Grommit. Candles flickering in the breeze.