Good god. I'm incredibly peppy in this episode. You'd almost think that depression is a lark. I hope nobody thinks I'm making light of what you're going through; I realize that it's hard enough waking up some days, and that you might not be in the mood for Green Cine. But who knows--it could be exactly what you need. That, and a shower. Being depressed need not be the end of the world, so don't give up. There is humor in darkness.

There is a link to the right (see it?) for The Secret Language of Feelings if you're interested. (Cal Banyan is always peppy.)

Extra bonus song clip: "California" by Quasi. OMG, I don't want to become an indie rock deejay, but this band snuck up on me while I wasn't looking and hit me with a frying pan. Yes. They're dangerous.

And here it is, my Odeo Channel. (odeo/7f157e83c163559d)

Another one in the can! In this episode I ramble a bit about the marvelousness of Salty Pirates, bad things happening in the world today (including more talk about meds), read a list of anti-depressing actions published by Belleruth Naparstek, who also records some excellent guided meditations, and finish up with a question from a listener about art therapy.

I was going to mention that the Salty Pirates sound a bit like a collaboration between Belle and Sebastian and Pavement. Fans of indie rock will roll their eyes at this cliche, but listen to them and tell me you don't hear it. And then go laugh at this Onion article.

Song snippet credit: "Blues with a Feeling" by Paul Butterfield Blues Band