How to power LED with 120 volt A/C supply 1

[ShadyRaider]

I am looking for a way to power a LED from a 120 volt A/C source. I have seen some suggestions that it could be done with a resistor only and some saying a diode is needed as well. I am using a 2.2v max V-F, and 35mA max I-F LED and want a simple "power on" indicator light from the 120 volt A/C line. Do I need a diode/resistor on both the anode and cathode of the LED? I tried a suggestion I read on this site that said a 27-47k resistor would work by it self, but it pops the resistor and LED instantly. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
Thanks, ShadyRaider

 

[VEBill]

"It LOOKS like it turns 'off' by shunting the power to the resistor so that any power savings are imaginary."

For some reason I find that discovery to be hilarious. Thanks for sharing.