Jubilation

Positive Psychology: Hard Core 'Happiness' Nerds -- and Goldie Hawn

Kari Henley | Posted 03.01.2009 | Living


Kari Henley

Instead of psychologists spending all their time focusing on anger, depression and fear, they've decided to research the other end of the emotional spectrum, via Positive Psychology.

Woodstock in Washington

Darryle Pollack | Posted 02.28.2009 | Living


Darryle Pollack

In the election of Barack Obama, the mood of fear and anger that has gripped our country for eight years seems to have vanished overnight. At least for now.

Afghan Stars at Sundance

Havana Marking | Posted 02.27.2009 | Entertainment


Havana Marking

Last Saturday night, we were presented two awards by the good people of Sundance. it was the first time an Afghan film had made it there, and the people of Afghanistan were over the moon.

What Makes You Cry... Besides the Obama Inauguration?

Rob Kall | Posted 02.27.2009 | Living


Rob Kall

I've been thinking about the tears of joy, that feeling of choking up, the chill up the back of the neck, of sympathy and empathy, for a few decades.

Inauguration, Orange

Suz Redfearn | Posted 02.27.2009 | Politics


Suz Redfearn

I have no capacity for standing out in the cold. I was born in Florida. What was I going to do with my two year-old? All our babysitters either wanted to be home to watch the Inauguration themselves, or try to go.

Together We Stand: The Inauguration

Joy Bryant | Posted 02.27.2009 | Living


Joy Bryant

We all stood, friends and strangers, freezing and frozen, laughing and crying, booing and cheering... together. And that's how we'll get through all the mess that our country is in.

Obama Fronts

Lester Sloan | Posted 02.25.2009 | Politics


Lester Sloan

Barack Obama represents something inside all of us, something not defined by color or ethnicity. We look at him and see a fleeting reflection of better selves.