One theme running through the posts has to do with what makes a life meaningful. And, lo and behold, the Philosopher’s Stone series in the Times has an article today on that topic. It strikes me as a good example of non-apocalyptic thinking. Take a look: http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/11/the-meaningfulness-of-lives/?ref=opinion&nl=opinion&emc=tya1