I spend a lot of time…too much time, maybe…being idle on the internet instead of being productive. There are upsides to my laziness, though. Sometimes, I find things that are truly inspired. Thought I’d share some of my favorite links with you as a productivity deterrent. It is Friday, after all.

Kathy Benjamin at Mental Floss has covered the 8 Benefits of Being a Cat Owner.

Have a health issue and interested in trials? ClinicalTrials.gov has a listing of diseases and locations of current trials.

MichellePorucznik at Buzzfeed has a list of 21 Things You’d Be Surprised You Can Actually Mail. Hint: mailing a frisbee to a new dog parent is a great idea!

Love infographics? Check out New York Public Library’s Annual Report, designed by Richert Schnorr. It’s amazing!

Crafty? Lo0king to improve your crochet skills? Join Red Berry Crochet’s 52 Week Crochet Challenge. And participate in the discussion on Ravelry! I’m working on the Chroma Crochet Bag from Moogly.

I am so making Julie Collings’ Felt Bon Bon Rings.

Check out these amazing FREE vintage patterns for a scottie dog and lamb from Vintage Pattern Marketplace.

Mom’s got crocuses out at her house. The temperature reached 65 today. Maybe, perhaps, spring is really here.