"Sparklepony" (actually, Jenny Conlee of the hyper-literate rock band, The Decemberists) having a rough day on the IFC show, Portlandia.  But real life can be crueler.  Ms. Conlee later learned that she had breast cancer.

Reasons to be cheerful:  it was recently announced that her cancer is now fully in remission.

A brave reminder of the impermanency of all things, and an inspiring vision of courage in the face of adversity.  I wish Ms. Conlee continued good health, as well as all other sentient beings.