This Is Happiness is about stories as the very stuff of life: the ways they make the texture and matter of our world, and the ways they write and rewrite us.

TV SERIES

The Midnight Diner | based on the manga by Yarō Abe [ja], Shin'ya Shokudō

It focuses on a all-night diner in the Shinjuku district of Tokyo, its mysterious chef known only as "Master," and the lives of his customers. Most episodes focus on a particular Japanese dish, often the favorite meal of the character the episode is about.

Recommendations from Kim Lally

PODCAST

The 10% happier podcast with Dan Harris. We could all use a little more happiness!

MOVIE

The new Martha documentary on Netflix - it’s really well done. Regardless of how one feels about Martha Stewart, her ambition and business savvy is inspiring for women and men alike.

Recommendation from Ellen McCoy

PODCAST

I listen to the podcast Modern Love every week. The episode from Nov. 6th is with Bridget Everett reading the essay 'When Your Greatest Romance is a Friendship.' I really enjoy Bridget Everett and what she shared about her show Somebody Somewhere, and her own musings on great friendships.

Recommendations from Laurel Nock

BOOKS

I love The Comfort Book by Matt Haig, it’s like a hug and can be read one or two pages at a time - the stories are very short.

Skills in Action by Michelle Cassandra Johnson also seems appropriate for these times - it’s about the intersection of yoga and social justice.