For those of you needing something to lift your spirits today, here are three links to bring a little levity and laughter to your life. They have all been personally tested for humor content and quality.

First, John Ralston, the artist drawing a page of comics every day for a year (A Year in Comics), is finishing strong with a series called The House-Boy in the Sticks. Drawn in a distinctive, classic style on vintage paper, the strip follows the domestic adventures of the ever-suffering house-boy, Jack. It's brilliantly funny and imaginative. My favorite (so far) is "Furnace Me a Home".

Next, Jonathan Coulton recently released a French version of ""Re: Your Brains", a song about zombie coworkers (something everybody can relate to). It's called "Re: Vos Cerveaux". It might just be me, but I swear French zombies sound more cultured and refined than their English counterparts.

Finally, Ze Frank provides inspiration in his latest video about feeling uninspired. This one helped me through the last days of NaNoWriMo. Nothing motivates me like somebody coming right out and saying, "But, my God, we gotta keep on making stuff!"

I hope at least one brings a smile to your face. Happy Friday!