A beautiful story out of the Times of Israel on how the simple act of resolving to say, "Hello", can have a truly wonderful (and sometimes sad) impact.
Science-ish' Julia Belluz awards her 2012's top 10 most outrageous attacks on science.
[And in case you don't follow me on Twitter or Facebook, here's my take on the best resolution you can set this New Year from US News and World Report and also from US News and World Report, why this holiday should be free of both wrist slaps and write offs.]