Syndagma square is the bulls-eye center of Athens, a nexus of traffic, girded by Parliament, hotels and the busiest shopping area at the foot of the acropolis. On a street corner, two blocks down, among a string of eateries and bars is Nolan
Expectations are the crux of a happy life, as Marcus Aurelius and the rest of the Stoics argue. Wake up every morning and reflect on the bad things that are likely coming your way. Screw down your expectations, and your chances of avoiding disappointment go up. Be reasonable.
