The Good Stuff

photo credit: Belathee via Vogue
We need some good right now — thoughts, ideas, actions and (actual) goods. Here are a few on our radar:
A Good Read & Listen
Writer Madeline Miller on myth, nostalgia and how power corrupts: "It’s the pain you feel when you miss home. And I think we’ve all felt that way. We’ve all had those moments where we feel lost on the waves and surrounded by monsters and wishing for safe harbor. I just see so many universal human experiences. So it speaks down through the centuries."
A Good Habit
The big may seem overwhelming right now, so scale back. Enter the micro-habit. A bit of calm in the chaos right now.
A Good Explainer
Why COVID-19 affects kids and adults so differently.
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December 2021 Tarotscopes
Dear Sagittarius: It is time to recognize your purpose, your beauty, and your strength.
I’M GLAD YOU ASKED:Is It Just Me?
"What are we? Are we monkeys filled with art and chaos? Why are we like this? Why do I care so much about what happens to us if nothing lasts and impermanence is the only truth?"
Aran Goyoaga on Cultivating Love in the Kitchen + Meringue Cake with Roasted Apples From Cannelle et Vanille Bakes Simple
"Set a humble table and eat beautiful simple food. Nothing has to be fancy. When you make yourself comfortable, your guests will feel comfortable."
A Good Watch
These 10 short documentaries all celebrate motherhood, in all her many nuances.
A Good Party
Love Will Not Be Canceled: A stunning stoop wedding and virtual reception block-party style that understandably made the rounds this weekend.
A Good Routine
"I can’t think of a time when I’ve gone this long without wearing makeup on a regular basis—and my skin shows it." 7 Women On How Their Beauty Routines Have Changed In Quarantine