Linky Love (because being down isn't my style)

I learned many years ago that the best antidote to depression is to get one's mind off oneself and do something for someone else. Well, a bottle of champagne doesn't hurt, but that's hard when one is ill. Or broke.

Here are a few new links that I'd like to share with you. Pay these good people a visit. Broaden your horizons.

• Unofficial Micah:
  With his Unmanifest blog becoming more and more dedicated to his musical and crafts projects, Micah missed blogging, so he created this blog as an outlet for his other offerings to Blogsville. It's new, but judging by what he has already, this is going to a great morning read.
  
  
• Emma Alvarez:
  Senorita Alvarez of Madrid found my blog via Blog Catalog and quickly honored me with the Rockin' Blogger award. Actually, the honor is all mine, because her blog is truly beautiful. Besides being a gifted artist, she is a sensitive writer and gentle soul. Her blog has become, for me, a calm haven in an otherwise turbulent internet experience.
  
  
• Hymn:
  This gentleman's blog has nothing to do with church, religion, or singing, but it is full of pithy, humorous commentary. I found it through Chasing Vincenzo, which is a great reference.
  
  
• Nicole in London:
  And the States and France and... Nicole travels a lot for both pleasure and business. I love blogs like hers because I can vicariously ride on her luggage trolley. Funny, realistic and sometimes peevish, her writing is always honest and she's not afraid to talk about her life, even when it's a little messy.