Sisters Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron--and the reminder that there are many kinds of love.

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Ep. 77: We talk about why it's fun to plan an "errand date," a happiness hack for dealing with other people's clutter, abd the value of improving the nasty areas of your home. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; [email protected]; happiercast.com/77; 774-277-9336.

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In Ep. 76 of Happier, Gretchen promised to share her favorite reading from her wedding. Here it is: 

"I Was Trying to Describe You to Someone," by Richard Brautigan.

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Ep. 76: Why it's stimulating to write your manifesto; the joy of bringing your own condiments; and a listener requests suggestions for great wedding readings. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; [email protected]; happiercast.com/76; 774-277-9336.

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"Look at me! Look at me! Look at me NOW! It is fun to have but you have to know how." It can be surprisingly hard to know how to have fun. 

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Why it’s fun to become a minor expert (like color or Real Housewives)—and also fun to use the app TimeHop, to spark happy memories. We do a deep dive into the choice of a signature color and discuss how to help a Rebel sweetheart apply for a job. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; [email protected]; happiercast.com/75; 774-277-9336.

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Why General Eisenhower’s 15-word telegram in 1945 was more powerful than any longer, more elaborate message would have been.

This episode is brought to you by Better Than Before, the book Gretchen wrote about how to make or break your habits. To learn more about the book, go to GretchenRubin.com.

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Ep. 74: Choose your "senior quote," use the powerful Strategy of Pairing to change your habits, and we also talk quite a bit about the Four Tendencies. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; [email protected]; happiercast.com/74; 774-277-9336.

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As Gretchen drops off her daughter Eleanor at summer camp, she reflects on some of her favorite advice from parenting expert Michael Thompson. 

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Why we should get rid of something (like a shoe without a mate) as soon as it's useless; what to do when everything "turns to ashes," as recently happened to Elizabeth--and something beautiful that's yours for free. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; [email protected]; happiercast.com/73; 774-277-9336.

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