Reasons to be Cheerful

In times of strife, let's look at what brings a smile

The world seems to be in a pretty parlous state right now.

Pugnacious felons and psychopathic bad actors hold power in many of the world’s countries, even in many of the world’s democracies. News reporting of the actions of these bad actors is unceasing, and creates the impression that we are in a doom spiral, a vortex of calamity that has no end.

Thing …