Throughout the past year, I’ve learned to appreciate all the little things in life — and that’s where my good news comes from. When all the headlines around me are negative, sad or scary, I decide to look at the little things in life that bring me joy and peace.For example, recently I have found joy in the fact that it is staying light longer. After a long … [Read more...] about Good News: Finding Joy in the Simple Things
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Introducing ‘Good News’: A Sliver of Hope from the Graphic
Graphic critics have told us — or at least have commented on our Instagram — that we need to publish more good news. I completely agree. It's not easy to find good news nowadays, but the Graphic News team has always been up for a challenge. In pitching this Good News column, my half-baked idea was for my team to find news outside of ourselves — looking for stories of cute … [Read more...] about Introducing ‘Good News’: A Sliver of Hope from the Graphic
It’s OK To Be a Child
“What, are you like 4?” my friend asked when I came over to watch cartoons wearing a Stitch onesie as if it were the most normal thing in the world.I got used to this question after countless occasions, along with getting strange looks from screaming at seeing candy shops, skipping across the road instead of walking and putting on wacky outfits at thrift shops just … [Read more...] about It’s OK To Be a Child
Positivity
Photo by Shannon Hansen Positivity and perspective. Two seemingly unrelated ideas, both wrought with progressively deep meaning. Perspective melds our outlook on the world like welders shape metal. It has influence on who we are and who we want to be: what makes us smile, what makes us laugh and what makes us cry. It has influence on every particle of our being: the … [Read more...] about Positivity
Embrace Valentine’s Day
Art by Madeline DuvallValentine's Day is traditionally considered an opportunity to show love to a romantic partner, but lately, the holiday has garnered some complaints. Single people feel overwhelmed by the expressions of romantic love, and people in relationships feel a societal pressure to do something significant for their partner. However, Valentine’s Day is more … [Read more...] about Embrace Valentine’s Day
