Today is the first day of Spring. I have a cold, and it feels like my nose may fall off at any moment, but I still feel excited.

Two of my favourite things about Spring have appeared in the last week: jasmine bushes are flowering in the streets around my house, and tomatoes are available at the co-op where I do my groceries. Ah, Spring, I love you so. You find me slowing down to catch the scent of jasmine and cooking up delicious lunches.

Now to kick this cold and get outside to make the most of the change in weather…

There’s something kinda big happening over on one of my favourite blogs. I’ve been reading this blog for a long time, and have always been touched and astonished by both the love this man has for his family, and his sheer creative talent. If you get the chance, have a look at his two maternity series or any number of his videos.

But to business: this week Ryan Marshall from Pacing the Panic Room is launching an album called ‘Do Fun Stuff’.

Ryan’s step-son LB (the Littlest Buddy) has a rare genetic disorder, known as Smith Magenis Syndrome (SMS). Ryan’s made the most of his music industry contacts, and has put together an album of songs, written especially for this project, by some of his favourite artists. All of the money from the sale of this album will go towards research into SMS. That is, it will go towards helping people with this syndrome, and their families, live fuller and more rewarding lives.

Unfortunately the widget won’t work in my browser, but I can provide a link! Please, please head over here and check out this album. Not only is it for a good cause, it’s an awesome collection of songs.

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PS. The album hit number 1 on iTunes in the kid’s category! Well done Ryan. You’ve done a wonderful thing.