Looking at the ocean from the beach, or from 100 feet below the surface, or while riding the surf. Or tied up to the buoys on cheap rafts shaped like flip flops, flying kites with random toys hanging from them (yeah fine...with beer). Seeing the common humanity through different cultures. Cooking - second to breathing. Learn anything new, every day. Lending a hand however it is needed. Or even if it's not.
Crash Davis, Ron Burgundy, Gary Larson
From the counterpoint of Bach to the distortion of Metallica. Listen to everything in between and a few things off to the side, stopping only briefly for a rare piece of grunge or country. Plenty of room for old-school hip hop and the rare hip hop hit of today. And give me some classic reggae in a hammock any day.
"To Kill a Mockingbird", "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles", "Jaws", "The Princess Bride", "Pulp Fiction"...bring on any movie - subtitles welcome. Action will only go so far, but an occasional Arnold cheese-fest is welcome.
"LLOYD!"Rachael Ray sucks.
From classics of Whitman and Hemingway to overread pop hits of Brown and Patterson. Just make it redeeming in some manner or I'll quickly switch to a health/fitness mag.
Grandfather and Dad - models of chivalry. And of course Ferris Bueller.