Mike Leigh, Randy Pausch, Reader's Digest and an End to Miserablism
Mike Leigh, who more or less invented miserablism as an art form, has changed his tune. His new film, Happy-Go-Lucky is, as the title suggests, cheerful. What's he doing?
Mike Leigh, who more or less invented miserablism as an art form, has changed his tune. His new film, Happy-Go-Lucky is, as the title suggests, cheerful. What's he doing?
Gretchen Rubin | Posted 03.30.2008 | Living
I'm away with my family and my in-laws on vacation. We do this every spring, and each time we do it, despite the fact that this place is lovely, I see...
Gretchen Rubin | Posted 02.06.2008 | Living
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Gretchen Rubin | Posted 01.04.2008 | Home
I'm working on my Happiness Project, and you should have one, too! Everyone's project will look different, but it's the rare person who can't benefit....
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