Public Interest
Nov. 15, 2001
Looking for Laughs
When is it appropriate to smile again, to laugh, to enjoy trivial pursuits? Posing the question in assorted ways, many of us still struggle to resume our lighthearted ways. Our leaders tell us to get on with our lives, and that advice seems wise. But what alternative is there? "Getting on" simply takes on new meanings.
By Paul O'Brien
When is it appropriate to smile again, to laugh, to enjoy trivial pursuits? Posing the question in assorted ways, many of us still struggle to resume our lighthearted ways. Our leaders tell us to get on with our lives, and that advice seems wise. But what alternative is there? "Getting on" simply ta...
When is it appropriate to smile again, to laugh, to enjoy trivial pursuits? Posing the question in assorted ways, many of us still struggle to resume our lighthearted ways. Our leaders tell us to get on with our lives, and that advice seems wise. But what alternative is there? "Getting on" simply ta...