I don’t know exactly why I’m so happy reading The New York Times this morning, but I am. I just finished all of the stories in the business section, many in the arts, and a whole bunch from the front. I’ll post links to my favorites later this evening (as I’m still sitting in Starbucks and have half of my coffee left), but if you are taking a break from shopping this Cyber Monday, visit nytimes.com and read something.

Update: Some of the stories I found interesting this morning include: Media and Retails Both Built Black Friday, David Carr | World Falls for American Media, Even as It Sours on America, Tim Arango | Local TV Anchors Signing Off, Brian Stelter | Reveling in Winter in All Its Warmth, Alastair Macaulay

And if you can’t read them because you aren’t signed in, just register – it’s free and gives you access to the best newspaper in the world.

P.S. the painting above is Anthony Ulinski, Coffee cup and newspaper, 2007