This Is My Thing explores the ways we find and bring joy into our lives. It’s about the things we do not because it’s a job or a necessity, but simply because we love to do them. You’ll ...

But visiting Michael is one of the hardest things we do. He barely speaks, giving short answers to easy questions like, “What’s my name” or “Where did you grow up?” but not a lot more.

My new thing is journaling. It was bullet journals, but now it’s journal bullets, which is where I make a quick note anytime I see a magazine. No, the other kind of magazine. My new thing is ...