Checking the news first thing in the morning, and every hour after, may help us feel like we’re in control of a scary situation, when in fact we’re feeding the beast of fear. Staying informed is important, but so is staying calm. And in times of social distancing, even more important is to connect as much as we can, to inspire one another, and to laugh.
With that in mind, here are some links that offer little brightness in a dark time.
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Ploughing through Coronavirus News for the Brighter Stories — The Guardian
If You Think People Are the Worst These Days, These 35 Wholesome Pics May Change Your Mind — Bored Panda
People Are Putting Stuffed Bears in Their Windows So Kids Can Do Neighborhood Scavenger Hunts — Boston Globe
Coronavirus Blight Transformed by Art; Across Philly, Signs of Solidarity Sprout amidst Gloom — Philadelphia Inquirer
Couple Sings Their Coronavirus Song — Westside Rag
Family Parodies One Day More (Les Miserables) — Today