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The Good Stuff

Every Monday we'll be sharing the good stuff with you.

Author:: Brooke Klauer
Publish date:: Apr 27, 2020

Image credit: The New York Times

We need some good right now — thoughts, ideas, actions and (actual) goods. Here are a few on our radar:

A Good Laugh & A Good Cause

Parks and Recreation is back! One night only—Thursday, April 30 on NBC—the cast will return for a special virtual show to benefit Feeding America's COVID-19 Response Fund.

Good Art

From April 29 to May 3, Capitol Hill Arts District presents its streaming festival celebrating creativity and interdisciplinary arts. (Free to all!)

A Good Hobby

Want to learn something new? Listen to a concert? Bake with your family? Go backstage with a magician? There's something for everyone from airbnb's new Online Experiences brought to you from people and homes all over the world.

"It's Good When America Gets Involved"

"'It took me a long time to find my voice,” said the 82-year-old Madeleine Albright, who didn’t start working in government until she was 39. 'I’m sure not going to be quiet now.'” On her new book, our current crisis, and staying positive.

A Good Reminder

A collection of beautiful moments from pre-pandemic life.

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"Finding true purpose is a tricky business. When Steve Jobs told us all, “Do what you love,” our impulse was to run outside, hands outstretched to the sky in freedom. But halfway to the door, most of us stopped and said, “Wait. What do I love?”

Vote-Jenn-Shore-Shore—Creative

Political advocacy is crucial right now, and even if you have never participated before, there is a way to protect our democracy. Like Michelle Obama said, "When we all vote, we take our power back."

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The stories, news and editorials from the week that we feel compelled to share.

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"If we can honor that our dreams are infused with wisdom and healing, and turn towards them with this perspective, it can help us to open to a tapestry of empowering insights and understanding."

A little nostalgia might serve us well right now, so we sourced a few of our favorite spots to shop for vintage and consignment goods. Sustainable and chic—no better combo in our book!

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"It is clear the fight to preserve protections for pre-existing conditions is on the ballot. The next Justice that goes on the Court will decide whether or not 135 million Americans—including my daughter—will still have protections despite pre-existing conditions."

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"I always want to be in ease and flow and meaning so I am constantly weeding out what's no longer necessary and rearranging to bring forward something that is calling."

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Art has the ability to give hope, transform, and lead to action. And while you are scrolling, please remember the best way to honor the Latinx and Hispanic community is to vote on November 3!