Happiness schmappiness.I think the pursuit of it, and our focus on it, is narcissistic. I don’t think that should be the goal in life. I think the goal in life is to have a good life — rich, fulfilled, filled with love — and have a sense that you are doing something to make the world a better place — and then happiness is a byproduct of a life well lived.
God, let my thoughts be gathered to you.
With you there is light, you do not forget me.
With you there is help, with you there is patience.
I do not understand your ways, but you know the way for me.
KEXP’s John Richards says that “this is the year of The Lumineers, and this session is just the beginning.” Watch the energetic folk-rock band play the Seattle studios.
OH MY. I have a strong urge to pony up the $200 to take both kids to daycare tomorrow so I can stay home and read all of these. And then probably wallow for a few hours too.