Good News Notes: “There was a huge spike in people seeking companionship through animals, whether it be fostering or adopting rescues, when quarantine and social distancing restrictions went into effect. That’s because dogs are known to be one of those great companion animals, but what if you aren’t able to have a pet? The answer…
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These Bellevue sisters are helping kids discover tennis and offering safe outdoor exercise during COVID-19
Good News Notes : “Before the words ‘quarantine’ and ‘social distancing’ became part of the everyday global lexicon and re-evaluating finances and exercise were commonplace, Shriya Challam was devising a plan inadvertently suited for the tumultuous year of 2020. When schools shuttered in Washington in March because of the spread of COVID-19, Challam finalized her…
International yoga day 2020: This morning routine in bed will boost your energy
Good News Notes: “The countless hours that many of us have spent sitting at a makeshift desk in quarantine can be detrimental not only physically but also mentally. Hunched over a computer day in and day out, you’re not just wreaking havoc on your posture, but you’re likely feeling out of sorts and drained, too.“ View…
“Niagara Falls Grocery Givers” helping neighbors in need
Good News Notes: “A Niagara Falls couple is helping out their fellow neighbors in need. Joshua and Erin Albert are Niagara Falls natives. They’ve grown their family there and just welcomed a new baby girl, as the pandemic started. But they spend their time thinking about others. ‘We’re sitting here during this isolation and quarantine realizing…
Catskill Animal Sanctuary offers innovative virtual options during pandemic
Good News Notes: “Are you tired of that weekly office Zoom meeting? Some adorable rescued farm animals could be the next guests at your meeting thanks to a local animal sanctuary. The Catskill Animal Sanctuary and their sister sanctuary, Sweet Farm, have partnered with Goat-2-Meeting to provide fun and educational Zoom meetings that feature farm…
Mick Jagger does charity video for CT-based Save the Children
Good News Notes: “The Rolling Stones’ frontman Mick Jagger recently shared a video to help raise funds for Fairfield-based Save the Children during the coronavirus pandemic. The video – in the style of an old British newsreel – originally appeared on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” Last week, Jagger tweeted the video with the…
Cara Santana on Her Journey with Happiness and Sobriety
Good News Notes: “Since the beginning of the year, Cara Santana says she’s been on a journey of reconnecting with herself — and as millions of people continue to practice social distancing amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the actress and designer is using this time in isolation to further self-reflect. ‘Given that the total landscape of…
Random Acts of Kindness That’ll Give You Hope
Good News Notes: “Life as we know it has changed significantly as the novel coronavirus pandemic spreads across countries and continents around the world. From closed restaurants and bars to spending more time indoors, staying at home and away from friends and family has become a way of life. Thankfully, acts of kindness, no matter…
Billie Eilish Adopts Her Quarantine Foster Puppy
Good News Notes: “Singer Billie Eilish has always been a huge dog lover. The 18-year-old pop star has shared lots of videos of her cuddling with shelter dogs, but during the COVID-19 quarantine, she’s become even more dedicated to helping dogs. On her Instagram story, she encouraged fans to foster dogs during their time at…
Boise’s homeless community getting help during the coronavirus pandemic
Good News Notes: “We often hear about how the elderly and those with underlying medical conditions are more susceptible to the novel coronavirus. But there’s another very vulnerable population that is getting a helping hand through this crisis – Idaho’s homeless community. Soon, the Cottonwood Suites in Boise, which has been sitting empty during the…