Monthly Archives: June 2009

During my study of happiness, I’ve noticed that I often learn more from one person’s highly idiosyncratic experiences than I do from sources that detail universal principles or cite up-to-date studies. There’s something peculiarly compelling and instructive about hearing other people’s happiness stories. Laura Rowley has written extensively on one of the most fascinating, complex issues within the large subject … →

On Saturday, I took the train up to New Haven for my college reunion. I went to Yale both for college and law school, so returning there is always a very intense experience. Mostly pleasant. Even though I spent most of the day in undergrad nostalgia mode, I also took an hour to walk through the law school. (I also … →