Today's Smile: Sometimes, Smiles Are Contagious

The Contagious Laugh — I dare you to not laugh along with this baby who teaches us how to see the wonder of the world in the most commonplace of things.

Even at a time of supreme stress, humanity and art combine to infuse the spirit. 

This animal is always smiling. 

(For a discussion of what prompted the Smile a Day column, see an earlier post)

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