Hi all! Your enthusiasm for this idea is really exciting! I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to start responding to comments yesterday—my blog was down for several hours, so my energies were focused on trying to figure out what was going on (and hoping my web host had a good backup). I'll get started on some responses now. Happy Saturday!

Lance, I'm so glad you're ready to jump in, and glad you're not really seeking "normal." I think maybe we need to redefine that idea to mean the life we were intended to live, and the person we were created to be. At least that's my take on it. And it's so easy to wander so far from those deeply-rooted parts of who we are, but maybe this is a way to start reorienting ourselves.

Dave, the road to good intentions is so long and tiring, isn't it? I've been walking on it periodically for quite some time. Keep us posted on how you're going about your list!

Meredith, I have read some studies about how important gratitude is in our lives. When I was trying to pull myself back up after my divorce, I reached a point where I felt like it was time to stop going to my therapist (after many great, helpful sessions) and focus instead on gratitude—seeing and gathering up all of the good things in my life, even if they are very small. This love list fits in nicely with that, but is a bit more proactive than reactive. Keep us posted if you're writing about any of this on your blog!

Mikela, welcome to Halfway to Normal! (Thanks Lance!) I really love your idea of finding local friends who are interested in making love lists, and then meeting up somewhere to share them. So many great ideas are flowing.