Category Archives: Philosophy

Happiness, “on many sides”

For several months now, like a pinball in the hands of a dark wizard, I have caromed from feeling angry to incredulous to mystified to amused; from bumper to bumper to bumper in a constant, random, chaotic concatenation of disappointment. … Continue reading

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Mission: Happiness

Our Mission is to educate the overprivileged so they may better serve the affluent in order to maintain class distinction. I have not seen this mission statement in any form or context, within any institution of higher learning; yet I … Continue reading

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Privileged Happiness

This week I was asked to do a self-evaluation. I did. It was flattering. Or, at least, that was my intent. Would anyone intentionally portray themselves in a less than flattering light? Does anyone aspire to be thought a moron? … Continue reading

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Happiness, in motion

Peace, must be In motion… Active… Vibrant… Living. I have been told, that, To float, is pleasant; I never learned to float But I have grown accustomed to sinking …and flailing …then working my way, back To the surface, where … Continue reading

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Bettering Happiness

From Bradley W. Schenck’s work of fiction, Slaves of the Switchboard of Doom: “G-94VA’s discomfort became acute and acquired an entirely new flavor. It’s difficult to describe, to humans, the emotions that a robot feels in a situation like this. … Continue reading

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