A couple of links to brighten your Friday...

The first is a YouTube video that has already been viewed 12 million times (how did I miss this?). It's called "Free Hugs". Just the true story of some dude who thought it might be nice to offer everyone a hug to brighten their day (the story gets better though, read it here). In today's world of social dis-connectivity and lack of human contact I think it's a pretty cool idea. But hey, I'm a sap for this kind of stuff. The song in the video, "All The Same" by Sick Puppies, is pretty damn good too. The video also just won "Most Inspirational" at the first annual YouTube Video Awards. So, go hug your friends (and maybe even a stranger) tonight.

Next, check out this Cardinals Season Preview by Will Leitch over at Deadspin (More nostalgic than an actual preview). Spot-f*cking-on man! I feel almost exactly the same way. Being at those three games of the World Series were some of the best nights of my life. I'm not sure how baseball will ever compare to that again. (Hat tip to Boxcar Fritz for the link.)

Labels: baseball, inspirational

- these thoughts flowed through Jeff's fingers @ 4:34 PM