*One of the greatest pieces I've read--ever--in the NYT is an essay with work advice. A correspondent has written in. That person says: "I can't tolerate coworker X, I'm thinking of quitting, etc. etc. etc." The advice columnist could attempt pragmatic tweaks: "Have a heart-to-heart; draft a letter; focus on, and praise, positive attributes in your annoying colleague....." Instead, the columnist says, "Many people suck, and will always suck. And guess what? You might suck, too. So consider that before you go off and try to work for yourself." The columnist goes on to say: "Your job will never love you back. No matter how hard you try to love it. So work on the life you have outside your work. Cultivate hobbies. Pursue volunteer activities. Practice the fine art of being (patiently) bored." The columnist cites an intriguing recent book of advice: "How to Do Nothing." The essay made my day, and I encourage you to take ...