Monthly Archives: May 2023

The Basis of Happiness

I lost myself for a moment or two one day last week and declared I was in a good mood, cheerful, some might have even said happy. But it wasn’t long before something happened, and I got better. Seriously, I … Continue reading

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Crusading Happiness

Fiona Apple singing Alanis Morissette. Granted, the only Taylor Swift album I have seriously listened to is Folklore, and, at my daughter’s insistence I have watched the film Long Pond Sessions. And, my gut insists this is Fiona singing Alanis. … Continue reading

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Happiness …way more sad

Production works to satisfy consumption and consumption works to affirm production. It is better when production works to satisfy consumption and in turn consumption works to affirm production. If they do not work together, in some way communicating with each … Continue reading

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Wolfing Down Happiness

Predator: “any organism that exploits, victimizes, or [otherwise] exists by preying upon other organisms:” Organism: “any complex thing or system having properties and functions determined not only by the properties and relations of its individual parts, but by the character … Continue reading

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