Cheer Up, Nicholas Cage – I’m Here For You

PBS is running a new series on the science of emotions, and happiness in particular. We now have evidence that when a person is happy, that feeling not only makes their own lives better, but also benefits their friends, their friends’ friends, and so on – out to three degrees of separation. If I’m having a good day, the quality of casual acquaintances’, or even strangers’ days are improved.

You know who needs a little cheering up right now? My Other Love, Nicholas Cage. Because he’s in a bit of a financial bind. Listen, Nicky (I can call you that, right?), I live in Walmart country. I know a lot of suppliers. The ones I don’t know, we get coffee from the same barista. And your movies, they’re on the shelves, right? By my calculations you and I are separated by a mere two degrees, three tops. We’re so close, my husband is a little nervous that you’re on my Free Five list.

Dear Nicholas, my happiness is your happiness.

So cheer up, I’m happy. If the scientists are correct, soon you will be too. And if you’d like a more direct line, feel free to friend me on Facebook.