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Yale's beloved Happiness class in on the internet for free

5/28/2018

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​I haven't listened to these Happiness lectures yet but am bookmarking it for this summer. Be sure and scroll down in the article linked below to see other free courses.

Remember: pick something you like, and do it in English.
Be Happy!
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Zippers, anyone?

5/21/2018

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Ever wonder about zippers? Ever look at one closely while you zip and unzip, to try and figure out how it works? Did you know that zippers have only been used in clothing since the 1920's? Click and read on.

(note the form of the verb: "have only been" + "since", i.e. a specific point in time, and how this form of the verb means it is still going on today)
Zip 1
Zip 2
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How to develop empathy for someone who annoys you

5/15/2018

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Who does this bring to mind? Don't say the name of the person out loud. Do you think the advice in this article is good, or too simplistic? Would it/does it work better for someone at home or someone at work? P.S. If you don't know anyone who annoys you, I really want to hear about it!
develop empathy
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New Yorker article about rental relatives

5/7/2018

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Any excuse to read The New Yorker is a good one, and I find this article especially compelling on so many levels. It made me think about my own family – the one I grew up in and the one I created with my husband. It also made me reflect on solitude, loneliness and grief, as well as healing. Overall, it's an amazing story, well told. Plus, you can hear it read while you read along. Please share with me what strikes  you the most.
New Yorker article
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Challenge: Read at least one of this year's Pulitzer Prize winners

5/2/2018

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Why not this one?
category: editorial cartooning
continued here
More choices here:
complete list of 2018 winners
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