Getting Down and Dirty

Good News Notes: A research study at the University of Minnesota looked at the emotional impact of various activities.  They found, among other things, that gardening at one’s house correlates with emotional well-being,  Gardening vegetables was even more impactful than ornamental gardening.  So, no matter where you live, city or country, a connection with nature…

Jennifer Aniston donates $1 million to racial justice charity

Good News Notes: “Many people around the world are showing support for Black Lives Matter in the best way they can, from signing petitions to joining protests and donating to funds. Some of the biggest names in Hollywood have also stepped up, using their wealth and platforms to support the call for change. Jennifer Aniston is…

Colin Kaepernick Offers to Pay for Lawyers of Minneapolis Protesters

Good News Notes: “Colin Kaepernick’s charitable arm, the Know Your Rights Camp, is launching an initiative to hire top defense lawyers for people arrested protesting police brutality in the Minneapolis area, the organization’s website says. The new Know Your Rights Camp Legal Defense Initiative says it has ‘identified and teamed up with’ defense lawyers in the…