If Bridge is Not For You, Let's Take It Down to the Boggle Cafe.

Even Pickleball is Difficult Because Groundhogs Don't Have Opposable Thumbs.

Forget the Sign Up Sheet

A Few Moments of Social Connection Happiness

From 90-mile walks to helicopter waves and intergenerational friendships, a few simple acts of kindness can create moments of connection between complete strangers.

When AI Becomes a Substitute for People

AI companions may help people with strong social networks, but for those who are lonely, they could replace rather than reinforce human connection.

YOLiS Update #8

Four weeks into volunteering at Thrive DC, I’m starting to feel like part of the team—and I’m especially impressed by the young Howard University students who show up several times a week to help others.

Maybe Don’t Start Your Day With Your Phone

New research suggests that checking social media within 30 minutes of waking is associated with more symptoms of depression, regardless of overall social-media use.

Loneliness May Cost Us Healthy Years

My Austin compliment experiment may have been good for more than conversation: new research suggests that loneliness and social isolation can shorten the number of healthy years we have.

YOLiS Update #7

I tested a theory on the streets of Austin and found that a few genuine compliments can turn a passing stranger into a surprisingly good conversation.