1. The Gazillion Benefits Of Gratitude, from Andrea Gibson. “Healing trauma, shedding materialism, and strengthening relationships.”

2. Homosassa Springs Underwater Manatees Live Cam. This site has a ton of live cams worth watching, as well as other content worth checking out: “explore is a multimedia organization that documents leaders around the world who have devoted their lives to extraordinary causes. Both educational and inspirational, explore creates a portal into the soul of humanity by championing the selfless acts of others. explore’s growing library consists of more than 250 original films and 30,000 photographs from around the world.”

3. 20 of the Most Beautiful Moth Species.

4. Not Too Late, in particular their F.A.Q. is just what I needed. “#NotT00Late is a project to invite newcomers to the climate movement, as well as provide climate facts and encouragement for people who are already engaged but weary. We believe that the truths about the science, the justice-centered solutions, the growing strength of the climate movement and its achievements can help. They can assuage the sorrow and despair, and they can help people see why it’s worth doing the work the climate crisis demands of us.”

5. The Story of Two Lost Fountain Pens. “Nina Katchadourian on the Agony of Loss and a Moment of Reconnection.”

6. Found in a Library Book: Have You Ever Wondered About the Things You Left Behind? “Well, if you leave them in an OPL library book, or around the library, you might find them featured right here, on our website. See some of our found treasures below.” This reminded me of my love of Found Magazine, “We collect found stuff: love letters, birthday cards, kids’ homework, to-do lists, ticket stubs, poetry on napkins, doodles– anything that gives a glimpse into someone else’s life. Anything goes.”

7. When technology pushes the boundaries of art. My brain cannot fully understand how this works, but I LOVE it.

8. 7 Reasons to Stop Proving Yourself to Everyone Else.

9. On white people building belonging together inside movements for liberation. Which led me to this post on the same blog, How I (unintentionally) quit yoga and what it taught me about being white.

10. There’s a problem with the way we talk about burnout.

11. Colorado’s mobile home oversight program feels out-resourced by large companies buying up parks. In related news, Residents in Golden deal with the aftermath of a private company buying their mobile home park and When there’s arsenic in the water but “we have nowhere to go” on The New York Times, “Some of the poorest farmworkers in California’s Eastern Coachella Valley have found themselves at Oasis Mobile Home Park, a place whose name belies a troubled reality. Many residents said that when they moved in, they didn’t know about the water.”

12. Vast New Study Shows a Key to Reducing Poverty: More Friendships Between Rich and Poor on The New York Times. I get it, but does anyone really have to be friends with Elon Musk or Jeff Bezos?

13. Wisdom from Elizabeth Gilbert: “We live in a hard world, my friends. Sometimes it is extra difficult to be a human being. Sometimes you have a bad day. Sometimes you have a bad day that lasts for several years. You struggle and fail. You lose jobs, money, friends, faith, and love. You witness horrible events unfolding in the news, and you become fearful and withdrawn. There are times when everything seems cloaked in darkness. You long for the light but don’t know where to find it. But what if you are the light? What if you are the very agent of illumination that a dark situation begs for?”

14. Recipes I want to try: Caramel Corn and Strawberry Shortcake.

15. How to talk to kids about radicalization and the signs of it.

16. Good TV: Heartstopper cast on why Netflix show feels so revolutionary – and is complete opposite of Euphoria and Neil Patrick Harris wants to prove middle-aged gay men can be ‘sexy’ in new Netflix show Uncoupled.

17. For once, Cherokee actor Wes Studi cast as romantic co-star. “Known for stoic, rugged characters, Study cast as romantic co-star in ‘A Love Song’.”

18. The Best [Window] Air Conditioner on The New York Times. 

19. Work Hard, Nap Harder a comic from Connie Sun.

20. People are renting out actual slave cabins on Airbnb. What the actual F?!

21. Imagined, Homebound Characters by Felicia Chiao Illustrate the Struggles of Mental Health.

22. ‘Love, Me’ is a community poem crowdsourced from hundreds of letters.

23. Where’s the Respect for Ani DiFranco? “Elisa Albert Pays Tribute to the Folksinger, Renegade, Music Industry Outlier, and Activist.”

24. corook – it’s ok! (lyric video) This song has been stuck in my head lately.

25. Britchida on Instagram, “Abstract artist: A quiet moment on the internet: art, writing, check-ins.” So good.

26. The True Scammer Behind the Fake Diary ‘Go Ask Alice’ Duped Millions of Kids. “Unmask Alice lifts the veil on author Beatrice Sparks, who fabricated the lives of young adults to moralize about drugs, sex, and Satanism.”

27. Three Men and a Body.

28. 4 steps you can take right now to improve your Instagram feed. Why does Mark Zuckerberg insist on ruining everything?!

29. 7 Casually Racist Things That White Authors Do. Check yourself before you wreck yourself.

30. Bees Wrap Ava Roth’s Intricately Beaded and Embroidered Motifs in Golden Honeycomb.

1. Woman known online as the Black Forager on finding wild edible plants for meals on CBS Mornings. (video) “Alexis Nikole Nelson, also referred to as the Black Forager, is known for finding wild edible plants in both urban areas and the woods. She then teaches people how to cook and enjoy the ingredients on social media.”

2. John Roedel: “Poet. Writer. Comic. Storyteller. Terrible Dancer.” I just discovered his work on Facebook and am in love.

3. Set Against a Backdrop of World Events, Tim Okamura’s Bold Portraits Emanate Commanding Energy.

4. Exquisite mixed-media landscapes and still-lifes by Stev’nn Hall.

5. Keke Palmer Took A Trip Down Memory Lane Of Her Iconic Memes.

6. A classic American concession was first fried in Oregon: the corn dog. I was born and raised in Oregon, and I LOVE corndogs (honestly the Morningstar Farms veggie variety are my favorite) — HOW DID I NOT KNOW THIS?!

7. How Cinematographer Bianca Cline Breathed Life into Marcel the Shell with Shoes On. “The Director of Photography discusses learning life lessons from a 1-inch shell, her inventive blend of stop motion and live action, and the power of possibility.”

8. Recipe I want to try: Corn Pasta Salad. In the summer, what I mostly want to eat is salads, sides, and fresh fruits & veg.

9. Now Is the Time for Highly Sensitive People to Step Up. “The world needs more of what of what sensitive people have to offer. Here’s how to provide it—without burning yourself out.”

10. ‘Samurai Jack’ Is Probably the Most Beautiful, Inventive Cartoon Ever. This is an older article, but it still rings true.

11. Adorably Emotional Creatures Comprise Nosey Mungo’s Playful Ceramic Menagerie.

12. Is Pilates as Good as Everyone Says? on The New York Times. “The strength and flexibility workout is having a moment. What can — and can’t — it do for us?” I ADORE Pilates equipment workouts, (it helped me heal chronic back pain I’d lived with for 25+ years and thought would never go away). I wish it was more affordable.

13. Let there be roses and pens, cell phones and stones, let there be glasses of water and books about god… from Amy Oscar. “It feels important to bless the world back together today.”

14. What I wish I knew in my twenties (and what I’m still working on in my fifties) from Heather Plett. #same

15. We need to talk about “random acts of kindness” TikTok. “There’s an entire niche of mostly white men who perform, film, and post ‘random acts of kindness’ that are performative at best and emotionally damaging at worst. It reeks of white savior complex, and it’s time we talk about it.”

16. Just like life, riding my bike doesn’t always make sense. But that’s why I love it.

17. 7 Eco-Friendly Swaps I Tried And Loved. “After years of searching and testing, here are some of my favorite Earth-friendly finds.”

18. Master Fruit Carver Creates Astounding Food Sculptures Too Beautiful To Be Eaten.

19. The art of Yuko Kurihara. “Yuko Kurihara’s paintings capture familiar motifs such as cakes, fruits, vegetables, flowers, and sea creatures with a unique sensitivity. Her faithful depictions of these motifs are captivating to viewers with both the vibrant color schemes and the serenity of a Japanese painting,” (from this short interview with the artist from Kaigado Gallery, who hosted her first solo exhibition).

20. “This country isn’t made for us, even though it’s built on our land.” “Sterling HolyWhiteMountain on the first annual James Welch Festival.”

21. Chance, Choice, and the Avocado: The Strange Evolutionary and Creative History of Earth’s Most Nutritious Fruit. “How a confused romancer that survived the Ice Age became a tropical sensation and took over the world.”

22. Wisdom from Gordon Lish, “Wear your heart on the page, and people will read to find out how you solved being alive.”

23. I read this quote the other day and can’t stop thinking about it.

24. Three Principles of Practice from Jena Schwartz.

25. What if? from Jo Hanlon-Moores.

26. She let herself go from Gretchen Schmelzer.

27. We’re Screaming About the They/Them Trailer. “The forthcoming queer horror film promises to be as thrilling as it is timely.”

28. A Shift in American Family Values Is Fueling Estrangement. “However they arrive at estrangement, parents and adult children seem to be looking at the past and present through very different eyes. Estranged parents often tell me that their adult child is rewriting the history of their childhood, accusing them of things they didn’t do, and/or failing to acknowledge the ways in which the parent demonstrated their love and commitment. Adult children frequently say the parent is gaslighting them by not acknowledging the harm they caused or are still causing, failing to respect their boundaries, and/or being unwilling to accept the adult child’s requirements for a healthy relationship.”

29. I tried van life and only lasted 2 months. Here are the 9 most disappointing parts of life on the road.

30. Disappointing photos show what it’s actually like to go on a cruise.

31. Valeria Pichugina on Instagram, a Russian watercolor artist and teacher who does beautiful botanical paintings.

32. Family Of Wolves Spotted Near Deschutes And Klamath County Line – Oregon. PUPPIES!!!