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I live in New York City, and the destruction in this region wrought by Hurricane Sandy is devastating. So many people’s homes and  neighborhoods and entire towns were destroyed, and many more people can’t get basic necessities. It’s overwhelming to think about the amount of work that needs to be done to put things right–and to guard against this kind … →

“We shape our buildings, and afterwards our buildings shape us.” – Winston Churchill I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how the environment of my home shapes my happiness, and Churchill has an observation on this subject, as he does on every subject. Ah, I wrote a biography of Churchill; what a joy it was to write that book! * … →

2011 Happiness Challenge: For those of you following the 2011 Happiness Project Challenge, to make 2011 a happier year — and even if you haven’t officially signed up for the challenge — welcome! This month’s theme is Self-knowledge. Last week’s resolution was to Ask yourself: what did you do for fun when you were 10 years old? Did you try … →