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Good News: A Stuffed Animal That I Cherish

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Peter is a stuffed rabbit that sits on my bed. He’s well-loved, 17 years old and has brought me joy for as long as I can remember. My mom told me that the very first time I saw Peter, I grabbed him and ferociously hugged him. I had just heard the Peter Rabbit stories, so my mom suggested I name him Peter. For the first few years of my life, my mom was cautious with him. It’s … [Read more...] about Good News: A Stuffed Animal That I Cherish

Good News: Perfecting the Art of Imperfection

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Art used to stress me out. As a kid, I would make little drawings or doodles of things I saw. Whether it was the knick-knacks on my nightstand, photos from the magazines in our mailbox or the flowers growing outside our house, I loved capturing these bits of beauty in my everyday life. I have fond memories of proudly showing parents and siblings my work. In turn, they … [Read more...] about Good News: Perfecting the Art of Imperfection

Good News: Treat Yourself

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  For many people, different seasons bring different emotions. For some, summer is when they thrive — enjoying the sun, surf and warm summer nights. Personally, I feel my best in the fall and winter months. There is something so wonderful about snuggling up in a blanket with some Lipton tea and a good book or movie. That is when I feel my happiest. Maybe being an Angeleno has … [Read more...] about Good News: Treat Yourself

Good News: ‘Joy That Is Not Shared, Dies Young’

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My greatest joy throughout all my life comes from laughing — laughing until my ribs "get tough," as Lorde said. It may sound cliché, but when I found out I was writing this article, I racked my brain and noticed the loving friends around me create my best good news. As Mumford and Sons said in the song "Awake my Soul," "Where you invest your love/ you invest your life." When I … [Read more...] about Good News: ‘Joy That Is Not Shared, Dies Young’

Good News: Bowling for Mushrooms

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I have a mushroom bowl. By this, I mean I have a white bowl adorned with a variety of intricately stenciled black mushrooms. It sits about 10 inches high and has a similar diameter. It’s made of some kind of enamel, cast iron mix. It’s microwave friendly. I love my mushroom bowl. Originally, my mushroom bowl wasn’t my mushroom bowl. It was made in Finland, which it displays … [Read more...] about Good News: Bowling for Mushrooms