My Experiments in the Practice of Everyday Life

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Monthly Archives: October 2009



“I Began to Bawl…I Would Never Be So Happy Again.”

In 1920, after marrying Zelda and publishing This Side of Paradise, Fitzgerald wrote, “Riding in a taxi one afternoon between very tall buildings under a mauve and rosy sky; I began to bawl because I had everything I wanted and knew I would never be so happy again.” * I always find interesting things to read on the excellent blog …


A Secret to Happiness? Don’t Get Organized.

I’m working on my Happiness Project, and you could have one, too! Everyone’s project will look different, but it’s the rare person who can’t benefit. Join in — no need to catch up, just jump in right now. Each Friday’s post will help you think about your own happiness project. One of my favorite things to do is to help …