All smiles

© William Anthony

The other morning, while staring through half-drawn eyelids at the coffeepot brewing that day's motivation, I saw something I'd never seen before despite seeing it every day. The half-and-half carton was smiling at me. And reflexively, I reciprocated.

Later that same day, while watching TV, I saw the American Express commercial below. I loved it. And not just because of the great choice in music, or the simple editing and copywriting. What I like best is it isn't forced. The faces in everyday objects are completely believable. Many I've seen myself in the day-to-day.

I watched in awe with childlike glee. And as the frowns turned to smiles at the end, I reciprocated.