I tire of the summer hiatus from academia. I live with a very strong work ethic and moral sense of duty that causes me a sort of existential crisis when my life seems to be put on hold. This feeling cannot be ignored, and cannot (seem to) be reconciled. Do you have similar experiences? I'd love to hear stories... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 26, 2008 - 14 answers

Religion fulfills certain psychological needs. How do non-believers manage without it? [more inside]
posted by giggleknickers on Dec 30, 2007 - 76 answers

My wife and I are contemplating a move to the North-Eastern US. We currently live in Southern California and know nothing about the area. [more inside]
posted by Eddie Mars on May 3, 2005 - 27 answers