Wendy Wiseman FisherThe Pleasures of the Dawn ChorusAs you may already know, Epicurus, that ancient Greek philosopher, emphasized that many pleasures are reachable via interaction with nature…Jun 3, 2022Jun 3, 2022
Wendy Wiseman FisherBrunch,I’m spending the month of June living like a follower of Epicurus. While the term “epicure” has come to mean someone who appreciates the…Jun 2, 2022Jun 2, 2022
Wendy Wiseman FisherSeeds of PleasureI was at the library at closing time, strolling through the lobby toward the late afternoon beyond its big glass doors, when I spotted a…May 28, 2022May 28, 2022
Wendy Wiseman FisherLibraries as Fuel for Epicurean LifeThe other day I was touring the Rincon branch of the Livermore, California library — a wee jewelry box of quirky architecture — when I…May 27, 20222May 27, 20222
Wendy Wiseman FisherI’m Going to Try EpicureanismI think that everything I’ve been trying to do in order to feel happy is backfiring. Badly.May 23, 2022May 23, 2022