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| Beacon Childrens Hospital names new CEO |
| Posted on Wednesday, February 18 @ 00:00:13 PST (7 reads) | |
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Beacon children’s hospital has named beverly toney as it’s ceo. According to director of business development sandy kent, toney is a dedicated nursing professional with over 20 years of experience in healthcare.
“we are pleased to welcome beverly toney as our new chief executive officer,” kent said. “I feel positive her experience and dedication will have a lasting impact on our staff, the patients we serve and the communities we serve.
the newly appointed ceo said she is looking forward to the opportunity to serve as ceo at beacon children’s hospital.
“as ceo, i am committed to cultivating a purposed driven team where every member feels valued, understands our mission and is empowered to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and families we serve,” toney said.
called to nursing from a young age, toney has built a fulfilling career centered on compassionate, patient focused care and meaningful human connection. She earned her associates degree in science from lurleen b. Wallace community college, training that laid the foundation for her extensive clinical expertise and commitment to lifelong learning.
throughout her career, toney has held several leadership roles to include staff development director, chief nursing officer and utilization review director. She also serves as a nursing clinical instructor, a role in which she enjoys educating and mentoring future nurses.
we look forward to this new chapter under mrs. Toney’s leadership and the continued success of our child and adolescent program for crisis intervention, kent said. Known for her ability to connect deeply with both patients and colleagues.
“toney believes strongly in leading by example and fostering collaborative supportive environments. She views investing in children as investing in the future.”
“our mission is to provide hope and transform lives, toney said. My vision for beacon children’s hospital is simple: reducing barriers, providing compassionate care, and creating brighter futures for children. We are so thankful for the community that surrounds our hospital and we look forward to deepening our relationships within the crenshaw county community.”
toney also said, outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, watching football with her son and husband, relaxing at the beach, as well as experiencing the special joy of being a proud and devoted great aunt, all moments that help her recharge and maintain balance.
beacon children’s hospital serves children from ages 6 to 17. The facility is located at 150 hospital drive in luverne. |
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| Young Ferrari mechanic tells Jay Leno why she owns a 1987 Testarossa that needed |
| Posted on Wednesday, February 18 @ 00:00:13 PST (11 reads) | |
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Young ferrari mechanic tells jay leno why she owns a 1987 testarossa that needed major refresh and refuses to drive anything new
published on feb 18, 2026 at 4:36 am (utc+4)
by keelin mcnamara
last updated on feb 17, 2026 at 8:37 pm (utc+4)
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amelia jean hershman-jones
this young ferrari mechanic brought her 1987 testarossa to jay leno.
and she detailed the extensive work required to give it a major refresh.
she also discussed why she refuses to drive anything new.
and the reasons why will delight car enthusiasts across the world.
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jay leno’s garage has a very different type of guest
when it comes to cars, jay leno has pretty much seen and done it all.
from the ford model t to the latest ev, there is nothing that the legendary late-night host hasn’t seen.
or is that really the case?
in his latest video, leno meets somebody absolutely fascinating.
the person in question is victoria bruno – and she is a mechanic.
bruno is not just any mechanic, however.
instead, bruno is a young mechanic who works exclusively on vintage ferrari cars.
and she just so happens to own a 1987 testarossa.
the young mechanic explained in the video that she recently graduated from mcpherson college in kansas.
it is a college that offers degree programs in automotive restoration.
victoria explained that she got to all of the fun stuff – drivetrain classes, metal fabrication, and that was just the beginning.
the 1987 testarossa is spectacular
discussions then quickly turned to bruno’s 1987 testarossa.
she was able to get her car for a reasonable price because it required a lot of work.
“these things need love to run properly”, she explained.
she performed a full major service – accessing belts, replacing seals, and fixing water pumps.
it’s safe to say that jay leno was a big fan of this.
the pair took a walk around the car, including the spectacular flat-12 engine.
leno and bruno hit the roads
bruno then handed leno the keys to her beloved testarossa – and the pair hit the streets.
the noise of the naturally aspirated, 12-cylinder engine was simply incredible.
both jay leno and bruno had a brilliant time discussing the intricacies of the car.
“boy, this really drives nicely”, leno remarked.
bruno asked leno if she had managed to make him a ferrari fan.
he explained that he’s always loved the cars, but never enjoyed not being treated right.
and that is why he has turned to other brands that always appreciated him more.
so why does the young mechanic prefer a 1987 testarossa over newer cars?
for one thing, she prefers the soul and feel of the older car.
and the other factor is her lack of confidence in the performance of newer ferraris.
it’s fair to say that jay leno was extremely impressed with what victoria bruno managed to achieve. |
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| Parker reacts to court order restoring slavery exhibit | PhillyVoice |
| Posted on Wednesday, February 18 @ 00:00:13 PST (8 reads) | |
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mayor cherelle parker reacted to the citys recent legal win against the federal government in a video tuesday, issuing a rare, albeit indirect, critique of the trump administration.
in a recorded statement posted to x, formerly twitter, parker praised the courts decision to grant a preliminary injunction that requires federal officials to restore the exhibit on slavery at the presidents house at independence national historical park, pending further litigation. U.S. District judge cynthia rufe wrote in a 40-page decision released monday that the displays, which federal parks workers stripped from the site on jan. 22, must be returned unaltered.
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parker referenced the decision in her video, thanking rufe for acknowledging the citys right to mutual agreement with the national parks service regarding changes to the exhibit. She also directly quoted the judges assertion that a federal agency cannot arbitrarily decide what is true, based on its own whims.
toward the end of the video, the mayor linked the citys pride to its acknowledgement of all of our history and all of our truth, no matter how painful it may be.
we will not allow anyone to erase our history, said parker, who wore sweatshirt with the name of her alma mater, lincoln university, in the clip.
my response to the federal court’s decision granting the city relief in our lawsuit regarding the president’s house historic site.
— mayor cherelle l. Parker (@phillymayor)
we will not allow anyone to erase our history.
not on our watch.[#Presidentshouse][pic.Twitter.Com/tntffasumu][february 17, 2026]
the mayor did not name the president in her message, but her comments and lawsuit are some of her most direct actions yet against the trump administration. While the democratic mayors of some cities have sharply criticized the federal government since donald trump resumed office, parker has largely stayed silent. As the president threatened sanctuary cities, she even stepped away from the label, branding philadelphia a welcoming city instead.
throughout the trump administrations pressure campaign against the university of pennsylvania, parker also avoided joining the conflict as the federal government cut off hundreds of millions in research funding and threatened to revoke student visas and the immigration statuses of some college employees. Parker has a masters degree in public administration from penn, and the university is the largest private employer in philadelphia.
the presidents house exhibit tells the stories of nine enslaved people, brought to philadelphia by president george washington. It was removed following a federal review of signage at public parks and monuments for divisive narratives.
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| Thinking of going for associates degree on horticulture-need advice |
| Posted on Wednesday, February 18 @ 00:00:13 PST (9 reads) | |
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Thinking of going for associates degree on horticulture-need advice heruga (7a nj) 8 years ago hello. So ive already graduated college with a 4 year bachelors degree(geography major) last year. Im also working full time as a semi-horticulturist. I do some landscape designing and general plant care at a retirement community. This current job is my first full time job. Prior to that i have experience from a seasonal 7 month horticultural job at a botanical garden. Even though i am working full time i still would like to know more about horticulture and achieve a degree on it, even if it is associates. My main concern is, the school is a community college. So even if i get an associates for horticulture, if its a community college will i be discredited by future horticultural jobs? Because its only a community college, and not a 4 year university?
for some of you who know, there is new york botanical garden nearby me as well and it also has a 2 year program but it is simply too costly for me. The tuition and the commute(passing the toll on the bridge costs 15$ everytime!) |
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| Kunal Nayyar Secretly Donates to GoFundMe Campaigns - & His Net Worth Revealed - |
| Posted on Wednesday, February 18 @ 00:00:13 PST (7 reads) | |
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Entertainment kunal nayyar secretly donates to gofundme campaigns – & his net worth revealed by marcus rodriguez - entertainment editor february 18, 2026 written by marcus rodriguez - entertainment editor february 18, 2026 6 kunal nayyar, best known for his role as raj koothrappali on the long-running cbs sitcom the big bang theory , has revealed a quiet philanthropic practice: anonymously paying the medical bills of strangers through gofundme. The actor’s disclosure, initially made in a december 2025 interview with the i paper , has recently gained traction online, sparking a complex reaction that highlights both generosity and cynicism.
nayyar, who reportedly earned $1 million per episode at the peak of the big bang theory ’s success from 2007 to 2019, described his actions as a “masked vigilante thing.” He explained, “money has given me greater freedom and the greatest gift is the ability to give back, to change people’s lives.” Beyond medical bills, nayyar and his wife, former miss india neha kapur, also support animal charities and fund college scholarships for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. He emphasized that wealth doesn’t “weigh heavy” on him, but rather provides opportunities for positive impact.
the actor’s net worth is estimated at $45 million as of early 2026, according to fortune magazine . His earnings during his time on the big bang theory were substantial. Forbes ranked him as the third-highest-paid television actor in both 2015 ($20 million) and 2018 ($23.5 million).
the timing of the renewed attention to nayyar’s philanthropy coincides with another high-profile gofundme campaign: one launched by friends of the late actor james van der beek to support his wife and six children following his recent death. That campaign quickly raised $2.6 million, demonstrating the power of online fundraising in times of crisis. A statement from van der beek’s friends expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support, noting that it provided “a light in the middle of deep grief.”
however, nayyar’s revelation hasn’t been met with universal praise. Online reactions, as reported by buzzfeed and aol , have been surprisingly bleak, with some criticizing him for publicizing his charitable acts. Comments ranged from assertions that “charity must be done without another person knowing” to suggestions that he “should’ve kept it a secret.” This backlash underscores a tension between the genuine desire to help others and the perceived impropriety of seeking recognition for doing so.
the negative response raises questions about societal expectations surrounding philanthropy. While many applaud charitable giving, there’s a clear discomfort with those who openly discuss their donations, even when done anonymously through platforms like gofundme. The criticism suggests a belief that the act of giving should be purely altruistic, untainted by any potential for self-promotion or public image enhancement. It also speaks to a broader skepticism about the motivations of the wealthy and a tendency to question their sincerity.
nayyar’s case is particularly interesting because he isn’t simply writing checks to established charities. He’s actively seeking out individuals in need on gofundme, directly intervening in their personal financial struggles. This hands-on approach, while admirable to some, may also contribute to the perception that he’s seeking a degree of control or validation. His description of it as a “masked vigilante thing!”—While intended to be lighthearted—may have inadvertently fueled the criticism.
the situation also highlights the increasing reliance on crowdfunding platforms like gofundme to address healthcare costs and other financial emergencies. While these platforms can provide a lifeline for individuals and families facing hardship, they also expose the systemic failures that necessitate such fundraising efforts in the first place. The van der beek campaign, for example, underscores the financial vulnerabilities even those with established careers can face when confronted with serious illness.
kunal nayyar’s story is a complex one. It’s a testament to the power of wealth to effect positive change, but also a reminder of the often-uncomfortable relationship between philanthropy, public perception, and the underlying societal issues that drive the need for charitable giving. The online reaction serves as a cautionary tale about the challenges of navigating generosity in the age of social media, where even well-intentioned acts can be met with scrutiny and skepticism. |
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| Alumni Career Conversations: Campus Jobs to Career Confidence |
| Posted on Wednesday, February 18 @ 00:00:13 PST (8 reads) | |
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Alumni career conversations: campus jobs to career confidence
no-show policy: if you register and do not attend, your handshake account will be deactivated and you will need to request reactivation by emailing careers@echo.Rutgers.Edu
alumni career conversations: campus jobs to career confidence (in-person)
want to know what actually helped rutgers grads build confidence and get traction early in their careers? Join this conversation with rutgers alumni as they share how early roles, including on-campus jobs, helped them develop transferable skills, grow their professional identity, and navigate the transition from college to career. You will hear real stories about career pivots, first jobs, and the small steps that made a big difference over time.
meet the panelists:
sonal madhok | linkedin
rutgers university - bachelor of science - bs, computer science
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driven and ambitious professional with a passion for technology and ai across diverse industries. I prioritize discipline, perseverance, creativity, collaboration, and i am always seeking opportunities to learn and grow within an organization. My goal is to engage in meaningful and challenging work that contributes positively to both the company and the world, alongside like-minded individuals who share these values.
rutgers university - bachelors degree, business analytics information technology
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rutgers university - bachelor of science - bs, computer science
logan is an ai & data consultant at deloitte with a focus on turning data into business value through scalable engineering, analytics, and mdm solutions. He has supported fortune 500 clients across industries - media, insurance, banking, sports, nonprofits, semiconductors and more - delivering insights using a wide variety of tools and technologies including aws, sqs, azure, data factory, informatica iics, mdm & powercenter, snowflake, tableau, jira & smartsheets. Whether he is leading architecture discussions, building dashboards, creating sprint plans and roadmaps, or pmoing for cross functional teams, logan thrives at the intersection of data analytics, engineering, strategy and execution.
how to prepare
bring one question you want to ask alumni. If you can, reflect on one skill you have developed through work, class, or student involvement that you want to strengthen this semester. |
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| Women at Risk: Genocide, Ecocide, and Femicide · Events · Keene State College |
| Posted on Wednesday, February 18 @ 00:00:13 PST (8 reads) | |
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Women at risk: genocide, ecocide, and femicide
this presentation will analyze how, although all targeted victims suffer grave harms during a genocide, women may also be subjected to gender-based assaults. They are also disproportionately vulnerable to ecocide, or environmental destruction, during which women constitute 80% of all people displaced by climate disasters. In addition, a woman or girl somewhere in the world is killed every 10 minutes by an intimate partner in the crime of femicide. This event will focus on the intertwined realities of genocide, ecocide, and femicide and highlight some of the efforts taking place across the globe to promote women’s safety, security, and equality.
about the presenter: ellen j. Kennedy, ph.D., Executive director of world without genocide, has received many awards for her work, including the director’s community leadership award from the fbi, distinguished alumni award from northern michigan university, woman of valor award from forward global women, among many others, and she is designated as a prominent minnesotan for her human rights work. Kennedy has a ba degree from the university of michigan, three masters’ degrees, and two doctorate degrees from the university of minnesota. Dr. Kennedy is the representative of world without genocide to the un department of global communications. World without genocide has special consultative status to the united nations.
this event is free and open to the public but registration is required. Registration is available here.
due to the use of copyrighted materials, we are not able to record this talk. This will be a fully synchronous offering.
this event is part of the 2025-2026 series on gender and genocide being offered by the cohen institute for holocaust and genocide studies at keene state college. Speakers in this series represent a wide range of scholarly research and views; our guests perspectives should not be taken as representative of the cohen institute or keene state college as a whole. The lecture is made possible through donor funding. If you would like to make a gift to support this lecture or other institute offerings, please visit our website.
this event is part of the cohen institute calendar.
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| A fun personality test determines how you love based on your animal archetype |
| Posted on Wednesday, February 18 @ 00:00:13 PST (7 reads) | |
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A fun personality test determines how you love based on your animal archetype
in the never-ending quest to understand ourselves better, or at least have just one more distraction from whatever it is we should be doing, here comes the animal personality test. And the craziest part is (at least for me), its kind of accurate.
the truth is, these days anyone can create their own personality tests. (And they do… and ive taken them.) Which sex and the city character are you? Who is your inner marvel superhero? What color is your heart? (Carrie, ant man, and black respectively.)
but this particular animal archetype quiz, in actuality, is a model developed in the late 90s by gary smalley, an author with a psychology background and a phd in counseling. Co-created by author john trent, the two wrote a book called the two sides of love: the secret to valuing differences. The idea is to strike a balance between the tender, soft side of love and the hard, more direct side. After taking the quiz provided in the book (and now online), one can find out if their temperament is the lion, the beaver, the otter, or the golden retriever.
even though it was written as a love-based tool, this personality test is often mentioned in the corporate world as a way to find out how people relate in the workforce. Jasper rose, a financial recruiting agency, shared the quiz on their website, but notes, this model should be taken with a pinch of salt. These animal categories describe the natural leaning of your temperament. In other words, they aren’t entirely fixed, as personalities are flexible and change over time, and people are complex. (So something an otter would say.)
without further ado, the personality test can be taken (among many places) through this michigan state university worksheet here:
gary smalley and john trents personality testphoto credit: michigan state university
as with most personality tests, these questions can be tricky, as many times more than one answer will apply. For example, one question asks that you rank what best describes you from the following: likes authority, enthusiastic, sensitive feelings, likes instructions. Another: takes charge, takes risks, loyal, accurate. Its possible to relate to all four statements equally, making this a flawed test.
but if youre in it for a lighthearted look at something that may vaguely describe you, heres a breakdown of the results:
a lion roams. Giphy gif by savage kingdom, nat geo
these, according to the test, are the natural-born leaders. They are confident, take-charge, strong, and independent. From the jasper rose website:
strengths: visionary, persistent, practical, productive, initiates change and projects, communicates directly, enjoys being challenged, strong-willed, independent, decisive, leader.
weaknesses: insensitive/cold, sarcastic, self-sufficient, impatient, stubborn, overlooks risks, controlling at times, can be too direct.
an educational worksheet on the community engaged learning website (michigan state university) adds that lions, are great at initiating communication, but not great at listening. They add their natural desires are freedom, authority, variety, difficult assignments, opportunity for advancement.
an otter is surprised. Giphy gif by nashville tour stop
these are our happy social types. They are often energetic and enthusiastic, with a tendency to be playful and enjoy humor. Otters are generally creative and enjoy trying new things but may struggle with follow-through. They value relationships and are often empathetic and compassionate towards others.
strengths: outgoing, optimistic, personable, communicator, dreamer, responsive, warm, friendly, talkative, enthusiastic, compassionate.
weaknesses: undisciplined, unproductive, exaggerative, egocentric, unstable, struggle with follow-through, impulsive, needs social approval, easily offended.
the center for relationship education adds, otters find it easy to be soft on people. It is also easy for them to be soft on problems. Otters need to learn to say ‘no’ and provide the hard-side balance of healthy boundary setting.
beaver enjoying a snack. Giphy gif by san diego zoo wildlife alliance
these are our go-tos for decisive, detail-oriented people who actually enjoy structure and routine. Beavers tend to be cautious and risk-averse, preferring to follow established procedures rather than taking chances. They are also known for their analytical skills and ability to organize complex information. However, they may struggle with flexibility and creativity, and may sometimes be perceived as overly critical.
strengths: analytical, thorough, decision-maker, deliberate, self-disciplined, industrious, organized, aesthetic, sacrificing.
weaknesses: moody, self-centered, touchy, negative, unsociable, critical, revengeful.
the educational handout adds that in terms of relationships, beavers are good listeners, communicate details, and are usually diplomatic.
golden retriever adorably looks up. Giphy gif by woofwaggers
these are our loyal, dependable friends/lovers. They also tend to avoid conflict and prioritize maintaining harmony in their relationships. However, they may struggle with making decisions and taking action, and may sometimes come across as passive or indifferent.
strengths: calm, supportive, agreeable, easy-going, loyal, dependable, quiet, objective, diplomatic, humorous, values relationships, stable and consistent.
weaknesses: selfish, stingy, indirect with others, resists change, procrastinator, unmotivated, lacks initiative, indecisive, fearful, worrier, can be co-dependent.
the center for relationship education notes, goldens’ strong tendency toward the soft-side of love can lead to issues of co-dependence and enabling. Goldens need to learn to balance their natural soft-side with some hard-side qualities.
as with most quizzes like these, most of us are a combination of traits not easily put into labeled boxes. If nothing else, its a creative way to get people thinking about how they interact with one another in a variety of situations. (Which is totally something a golden retriever like me would say.)
this article originally appeared last year
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in march 2023, after months of preparation and paperwork, anita omary arrived in the united states from her native afghanistan to build a better life. Once she arrived in connecticut, however, the experience was anything but easy.
“when i first arrived, everything felt so strange—the weather, the environment, the people,” omary recalled. Omary had not only left behind her extended family and friends in afghanistan, she left her career managing child protective cases and supporting refugee communities behind as well. Even more challenging, anita was five months pregnant at the time, and because her husband was unable to obtain a travel visa, she found herself having to navigate a new language, a different culture, and an unfamiliar country entirely on her own.
“i went through a period of deep disappointment and depression, where i wasn’t able to do much for myself,” omary said.
then something incredible happened: omary met a woman who would become her close friend, offering support that would change her experience as a refugee—and ultimately the trajectory of her entire life.
understanding the journey
like anita omary, tens of thousands of people come to the united states each year seeking safety from war, political violence, religious persecution, and other threats. Yet escaping danger, unfortunately, is only the first challenge. Once here, immigrant and refugee families must deal with the loss of displacement, while at the same time facing language barriers, adapting to a new culture, and sometimes even facing social stigma and anti-immigrant biases.
welcoming immigrant and refugee neighbors strengthens the nation and benefits everyone—and according to anita omary, small, simple acts of human kindness can make the greatest difference in helping them feel safe, valued, and truly at home.
dee and omarys son, osman
anita omary was receiving prenatal checkups at a woman’s health center in west haven when she met dee, a nurse.
“she immediately recognized that i was new, and that i was struggling,” omary said. “From that moment on, she became my support system.”
dee started checking in on omary throughout her pregnancy, both inside the clinic and out.
“she would call me and ask am i okay, am i eating, am i healthy,” omary said. “She helped me with things i didn’t even realize i needed, like getting an air conditioner for my small, hot room.”
soon, dee was helping omary apply for jobs and taking her on driving lessons every weekend. With her help, omary landed a job, passed her road test on the first attempt, and even enrolled at the university of new haven to pursue her master’s degree. Dee and omary became like family. After omary’s son, osman, was born, dee spent five days in the hospital at her side, bringing her halal food and brushing her hair in the same way omary’s mother used to. When omary’s postpartum pain became too great for her to lift osman’s car seat, dee accompanied her to his doctor’s appointments and carried the baby for her.
“her support truly changed my life,” omary said. “Her motivation, compassion, and support gave me hope. It gave me a sense of stability and confidence. I didn’t feel alone, because of her.”
more than that, the experience gave omary a new resolve to help other people.
“that experience has deeply shaped the way i give back,” she said. “I want to be that source of encouragement and support for others that my friend was for me.”
extending the welcome
omary and dee at the martin luther king, jr. Vision awards ceremony at the university of new haven.
omary is now flourishing. She currently works as a career development specialist as she continues her master’s degree. She also, as a member of the refugee storytellers collective, helps advocate for refugee and immigrant families by connecting them with resources—and teaches local communities how to best welcome newcomers. “Welcoming new families today has many challenges,” omary said. “One major barrier is access to english classes. Many newcomers, especially those who have just arrived, often put their names on long wait lists and for months there are no available spots.” For women with children, the lack of available childcare makes attending english classes, or working outside the home, especially difficult.
omary stresses that sometimes small, everyday acts of kindness can make the biggest difference to immigrant and refugee families.
“welcome is not about big gestures, but about small, consistent acts of care that remind you that you belong,” omary said. Receiving a compliment on her dress or her son from a stranger in the grocery store was incredibly uplifting during her early days as a newcomer, and omary remembers how even the smallest gestures of kindness gave her hope that she could thrive and build a new life here.
“i built my new life, but i didn’t do it alone,” omary said. “Community and kindness were my greatest strengths.”
are you in? Click here to join the refugee advocacy lab and sign the #wewillwelcome pledge and complete one small act of welcome in your community. Together, with small, meaningful steps, we can build communities where everyone feels safe.
this article is part of upworthy’s “the threads between u.S.” Series that highlights what we have in common thanks to the generous support from the levi strauss foundation, whose grantmaking is committed to creating a culture of belonging.
there are certainly many things the boomer parents generally did right when raising their kids. Teaching them the importance of manners and respect. That actions do, in fact, have consequences. That a little manners go a long way…all of these things are truly good values to instill in kids.
but, and we are speaking in broad strokes here, being able to openly discuss difficult feelings was not one of the skills passed down by this generation. And many gen x and millennial kids can sadly attest to this. This is why the term “dishonest harmony” is giving many folks of this age group some relief. They finally have a term to describe the lack of emotional validation they needed throughout childhood to save face.
psychologists define the dishonest harmony approach as maintaining a façade of peace and harmony at the expense of addressing underlying issues. Parents who practice disharmony prioritize appearance over authenticity and are known to avoid conflict and sweep problems under the rug.
in a video posted to tiktok, a woman named angela baker begins by saying, “fellow gen x and millennials, lets talk about our parents and their need for dishonest harmony.”
@parkrosepermaculture replying to @joe namath #boomerparents #toxicparent #harmony #genx #millennial #badparenting #conflict #nocontact
replying to @joe namath #boomerparents #toxicparent #harmony #genx #millennial #badparenting #conflict #nocontact
barker, who thankfully did not experience this phenomenon growing up, but says her husband “certainly” did, shared that when she’s tried to discuss this topic, the typical response she’d get from boomers would be to “stop talking about it. We dont need to hear about it. Move on. Be quiet.” And it’s this attitude that’s at the core of dishonest harmony.
what the experts say about dishonest harmony
research supports what many therapists witness daily: families that avoid conflict tend to experience higher levels of anxiety, depression, and relational dissatisfaction, writes dr. Rachel white, lmft, at restoration psychological services. According to the american association for marriage and family therapy (aamft), families who suppress conflict are more likely to develop covert communication patterns, where body language and tone carry more weight than actual words. This leads to confusion, emotional misattunement, and a cycle of disconnection.
how dishonest harmony works in families
“what that’s showing is their lack of ability to handle the distress that they feel when we talk openly about uncomfortable things,” she says. “What they want is dishonest harmony rather than honest conflict. Keep quiet about these hard issues. Suppress your pain, suppress your trauma. Definitely dont talk openly about it so that you can learn to heal and break the cycle,” she continues. “What matters most is that we have the appearance of harmony, even if theres nothing harmonious under the surface.”
a baby boomer couple.Via canva/photos
barker concludes that this need to maintain a certain facade led to most of the toxic parenting choices of that period. “The desire of boomer parents to have this perception that everything was sweet and hunky dory, rather than prioritizing the needs of their kids, is what drove a lot of the toxic parenting we experienced.”
barker’s video made others feel seen
“how did i not hear about dishonest harmony until now? This describes my family dynamic to a t. And if you disrespect that illusion, you are automatically labeled as the problem. It’s frustrating,” one person wrote in the comments.
“thank you so much! Im a 49 yo biker sitting in my bedroom crying right now. You just put a name to my darkness!” Added another.
a baby boomer couple.Via canva/photos
many shared how they were refusing to repeat the cycle
one wrote, “this is exactly my family dynamic. I’m the problem because i won’t remain quiet. Not anymore. Not again.”
“i love when my kids tell me what i did wrong. It gives me a chance to acknowledge and apologize. Everyone wants to be heard,” said another.
of course, no parenting style is perfect. And all parents are working with the current ideals of the time, their own inner programming, and their inherent need to course-correct child-rearing problems of the previous generation. Gen alpha parents will probably cringe at certain parenting styles currently considered in vogue. It’s all part of the process.
but hopefully, one thing we have learned as a collective is that true change happens when we summon the courage to have difficult conversations.
this article originally appeared last year. It has since been updated.
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digital fatigue is brutal. It robs us of our focus, productivity, and most importantly, our joy. Thankfully, there is a way to escape the never-ending flurry of notifications, emails, and pings and reclaim our inner peace in a way that’s not only effective but fun as well.
the health benefits of analog hobbies are well-documented. Whether they be artistic pursuits like painting or drawing, which help ease racing thoughts and anxiety, or physical activities like gardening or dancing, which get us more active, or some combination of both, like cooking or woodworking, which enlists both the practical and creative sides of our brains.
during the height of the covid-19 pandemic, many of us found out firsthand just how soothing tech-free hobbies could be. According to one survey, nearly two-thirds of americans picked up a new hobby during this time. And even though we are more or less back to the regular hustle and bustle of pre-covid times, the need to unplug is just as important now as ever.
do any of us still make sourdough? Media2.Giphy.Com
if you’re looking for inspiration for your next low-to-no tech hobby, keep reading.
recently, a reddit user shared that they had been “craving a bit of simplicity and a break from screens,” and in the process rediscovered former analog passions like sketching and playing vinyl records.
“personally, i’ve found that stepping away from tech even for just an hour or two really helps with mental clarity and stress relief, they wrote. Also, there’s something so satisfying about making something with your hands, right?
“it made me wonder: what non-tech hobbies have you all picked up or returned to recently? They added. Whether it’s knitting, gardening, brewing your own coffee, or something else that doesn’t require a charger or wifi.”
boy, did people respond in kind. Be it with classics like cross-stitching, or some out-of-the-box ideas like sending postcards to german princes (more on that later). Many even shared samples of their wips (works in progress), which was doubly inspiring.
take a look at some of our favorites:
“fused glass is my current hobby. I just enjoy doing it and dont look at my phone for hours when im cutting glass. Unfortunately, i do have a lot of cuts on my hands.”
a fused glass bowl. Reddit
“solo board games. There are tons of different mechanics, difficulties and themes…my favorites are tiny epic dungeons, nemo’s war, zombicide black plague, threetale, grove, valor and villainy, ludwig’s labyrinth.”
“aquascaping is such a good break from tech. I have all the time i spend fiddling with rocks and plants, and once that’s done and i stock the tank with fish and shrimp and whatever else, i have a living piece of art that is 100% custom and always changing.”
an example of aquascaping. Reddit
“volunteering at the animal shelter.”
“journaling! My thoughts feel so much clearer after writing everything down. :-)”
“ive fallen in love with whittling.”
whittled halloween figures. Reddit
“gardening has probably become the one that’s changed my life the most, it gets me more active, i spend and enjoy hours outside now. It’s taken a big bite out of my grocery bill, it also forces me to cook more. I extend the season by growing cool season crops, keeping a small hydro grow indoors and starting seeds in march. I also vermicompost indoors which is oddly fun and comforting — digging in dirt in the middle of winter and anticipating spring. I find having year round gardening activities helps with sad and it’s done a ton for my overall mental health and sense of wellbeing.”
“water coloring bookmarks.”
a water color painted bookmark. Reddit
“i’ve been doing film photography since 1973 and am still at it in my home darkroom.”
“repairing old electric toy trains. I find myself looking forward to unplugging and taking these things apart to fix or replace a part or two and bring them back to life. The smell of oil, soldering a wire or two, working through a fairly simple mechanical problem - these are the only things keeping me sane these days!”
“counted cross-stitch work in progress”
a cross-stitched pattern of a goddess-like woman. Reddit
“i have gotten back into writing letters to pen pals but most of them are what i call fictional pen pals. Thats where i create a character and that character writes a pen pal letter to another created character. Its a lot of fun and makes me slow down to actually write a letter and i can live a more exciting life through my character.”
“latte-art for me :)”
“i write letters to royals and nobles world wide and collect their responses. It makes going to the mailbox a lot of fun! I always send birthday, anniversary, and coronation day greetings. Other times it might be commenting on an event they attended or appearance they made. Other times letters of condolence if theyve experienced a recent death of a loved one. Youd be surprised how many respond personally, particularly minor royals or nobles (the german princes have been particularly gracious with their time to write back).”
“been a woodworker since i was a wee lad. It’s just super relaxing and mentally rewarding to dive into a project… heres one of my latest…most of the work was done with muscle powered hand tools…”
a handmade wood cabinet.Reddit
“making collages from old magazines. It’s somewhat mindless and cheap to get started. People give away free old magazines on facebook marketplace or you can buy cheap ones on ebay.”
“making my own stencils from cardboard and using them on my gelli plate. I’m into surface design at the moment.”
“watercolor painting”
a watercolor butterfly.Reddit
“i’m getting back into art welding. Last week, i found myself in a flow state and forgot to eat. I’m also stunned at how encouraging different old dudes have been to me at supply shops. It was not like that 13 years ago when i learned.”
“dollhouse miniature modeling.”
“getting back into pottery. I get into my zen zone when my hands get dirty.”
“after dabbling before, i’m now taking up bookbinding! Despite the latest trend in doing up fancy versions of paperbacks, you can actually start with stuff you have at home and would otherwise throw away. The first book we’re making in my coptic class uses cardboard packaging and regular printer paper.”
“camping and backpacking are the most fulfilling for me. I enjoy hiking, birding, tying knots, chilling in a hammock, reading, and photography. I get to do all those things in one hobby.”
“mandolin and tenor guitar.”
“i paint portraits in oils - mostly of family, or pets. Here is my latest piece. It’s a very rewarding hobby and i’ve met some amazing people along the way.”
an oil portrait of a baby. Reddit
“my all-time favourite analog hobbies are dirt biking, snowmobiling, skiing at 2-3 years old, and they certainly do not need wifi. Why are they such a great escape from the digital world? Cause you literally leave your home, go where theres no cell service, and you only focus on the machine/skis and never the phone while doing them. Perfect, best escape from the digital world.”
“i go on walks looking for 4 leaf clovers and lay them out in a photo album and think of it kind of like art meets meditation meets scavenger hunting.”
pressed four leaf clovers. Reddit
“penmanship. Specifically: writing cursive with a fountain pen. Ive started collecting some pens, improved my handwriting, started journaling a little, and even ground some of my own nibs.”
“public lectures, author meet-and-greets, book clubs, meetups in general- local colleges often have special interest groups open to the public, public libraries usually have some event going on, farmers markets and local festivals frequently have interesting people who love to talk about what they do.”
“i love air dry clay, particularly the brand das.”
a clay pumpkin.Reddit
“rockhounding, because it literally gets me out of the house and going places.”
for those wondering, rockhounding is searching for and collecting rocks, minerals, fossils, gems, etc. Some folks get specific on what types of colors or shapes they aim to find. And while rockhounding itself involves no tech, you might need to hop online to make sure youre allowed to take items from the spot youre in.
“i love fishing! Its so peaceful!”
“i danced as a kid and recently got back into it through a dance fitness class. Now im choreographing my own dances. Its fun, active, and creative.”
let this be your sign to carve out some time for joy today, in whatever way feels best. Your mind, body, and spirit will thank you for it.
this article originally appeared last year.
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people who struggle with intellectual functioning, often described as having a low iq, may also be considered to have low intelligence. Determining low intelligence is not always easy or obvious, so people on reddit shared their thoughts on the signs that can indicate it.
one observant redditor shared their insight, writing that a sign of low intelligence is actually referring to oneself as smart in general is often a good indicator too. The comment is an example of the dunning–kruger effect, first described in 1999 by psychologists david dunning and justin kruger, which found that people with lower iqs tend to overestimate their intelligence, while those with higher iqs often underestimate it.
those with limited knowledge in a domain suffer a dual burden: not only do they reach mistaken conclusions and make regrettable errors, but their incompetence robs them of the ability to realize it, the psychologists wrote, according to psychology today.
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17 signs of low intelligence, according to redditors
when presented with an statement that generalizes something, they will use an anecdote as a counterexample and think that it completely refutes the statement. Example: travelling in an airplane is generally safer than in a car. Actually thats not true, i know someone who died in an airplane crash. - Traditional_rub_9828
refusal to learn, grow and change your views from evidence provided. - Userdataunavailable
confusing being loud with being right. The loudest person in the room is rarely the smartest. - Kernel_slasher
actually referring to oneself as smart in a general is often a good indicator too. - Loku_gem
believing anything they see on social media. - Fabulous_ady
lack of curiosity. Thinking they know it all. - Disastrous-sky-8484
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further than a lack of curiosity is never asking questions. It was something i heard about gorilla researchers who taught them sign language that in the years of gorilla sign language communications they never had a gorilla ask a question of a human. That simple process of recognizing you dont know/have something you want, understanding someone else likely does know what you want, and asking them actually takes a lot of brain power. Some parrots and exceptionally smart dogs can hit that threshold... And some very cognitively limited humans do not. - Mildgenevasuggestion
they get annoyed by people who act curious, too. About anything. Why do you care? Who cares? Idk man, its just interesting. Why shouldnt i care? - Belle_juive
not realizing that everything has nuances. - Secrethuckleberry720
refusing to consider they might be wrong. - Marry_ennaria
not being able to understand or engage with hypotheticals. It is a meme online but that is actually a sign of low intelligence. Individuals with iqs under 90 often struggle with conditional hypotheticals—such as how would you feel if you hadnt eaten dinner?—Responding with factual rebuttals like but i did eat dinner. - Emergency-resist-730
@baxate_carter even more low iq traits from a year ago
even more low iq traits from a year ago
severe impairment in metacognition - that is, a persistent inability to recognize ones own errors in thinking, monitor ones own reasoning, or adjust beliefs/behavior even when presented with clear contradictory evidence. - Diamondcalvesfan
ironically, always having an answer. There is a lot of power in saying i dont know. - Loose-cicada5473, mattacular2001
people who mock others instead of trying to understand them. Curiosity is usually a sign of intelligence. - Cutiepie_00me
repeating the same mistakes and blaming everyone else. - Luckypiniece
bragging that you havent read a book since high school. - Tiger0204
one move chess player. This is like an analogy to how some people think and act and vote. A good chess player is thinking 3 or more moves ahead. A bad one is playing one move ahead only. When people say things like why should i pay school taxes if i dont have any kids!? They are playing one move without thinking ahead. Better schools means a more educated populace means less crimes and more economic opportunity for your area, thus it benefits everyone whether they have kids or not. - Chickenmarsala4500
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it started like any ordinary pharmacy errand. A michigan woman named sarah was waiting at cvs to pick up a prescription for her “son.” When another woman waiting in line overheard the name of her “son,” she apparently couldn’t help but let out an unsolicited opinion.
“you’ll really name your son anything, huh?” The woman said with a sigh.
the name in question? Whiskey.
at least it wasnt bubbles. Photo credit: canva
now, if you’re picturing a tiny human in a onesie named after your dad’s favorite friday-night drink, and feeling a little baffled in the process, don’t worry. So was everyone else.
except whiskey isn’t a little boy. He’s a red golden retriever.
yep. Sarah’s “son” is of the four-legged variety, currently undergoing cancer treatments and racking up a pharmacy bill that could rival a small country’s gdp. She and her husband get his prescriptions filled at their local cvs because (fun fact) many human and animal meds are the same, just at different doses.
you just know theres a person named whiskey out there getting a kick out of this. Media4.Giphy.Com
as sarah explained to newsweek, this strategy saves them a few bucks, but can certainly lead to some incredible misunderstandings.
in her tiktok video, which has now been watched over 3 million times, sarah retold this cvs name-shaming incident, and viewers collectively lost it.
@sarahwithscrubs i should’ve thrown in i was picking up his cancer meds too lol ???????? #Fyp #foryoupage #storytime #dogs #smallcreator ? Original sound - sarah renee
one commenter shared, “i was shaming you too until you said dog!” Another wrote, “i mean, whiskey is a horrible name for a child ???? But for a dog? Okay lol.”
however, a few folks came to sarah’s defense. One person noted, “there are women named brandi—what’s wrong with whiskey?” Another admitted, “in my 49 years i didnt know cvs filled pet meds!
it’s the kind of mix-up that reminds us how funny life can be when the human and animal worlds collide. Because let’s face it: whiskey the dog? Adorable. Whiskey the toddler? Maybe… less so. It might be a mostly unspoken rule, but a rule nonetheless.
as for what became of that misunderstanding, sarah shared that when the other woman called whiskey a horrible name for a child to grow up with that could lead to getting bullied in school, sarah quipped back with well, hes a dog. So i dont think so. Upon that realization, sarah told newsweek that she “apologized very nicely” once she learned that whiskey was, in fact, a dog.
as sarah put it, the stranger “just left in a hurry, probably to think about her actions later.”
meanwhile, tiktok is still chuckling, and celebrating one very good boy with a name that fits him perfectly.
moral of the story: some names are meant for baby humans, like zach or emma. Others are for the fur babies who greet you at the door with a wagging tail and oodles of love…like whiskey. ????????
this article originally appeared last year
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happiness researcher dr. Arthur brooks says that one of the most important things people can do as they enter the second half of their life is to focus on internal well-being rather than satisfying all of their wants. Even though this may feel like it runs counter to how many live the first half of their lives, he says its the best way to find joy in middle age and beyond.
brooks is a professor at harvard university, author of from strength to strength and build the life you want (with oprah winfrey), and is a lifelong student of the science of happiness. He says the key to finding it in the second half of life is recognizing when enough is enough and reducing unnecessary desires.
“what happy, successful people do in the second half of their lives is they go from adding to subtracting, brooks says. Mother nature tells you that satisfaction comes from having more. More of what? More money, more power, more pleasure, more honor, more everything. More. But thats not the secret. The real formula for happiness is all the things that you have divided by the things that you want.”
@evancarmichael the real formula of happiness speaker: dr. Arthur brooks source: dr. Arthur brooks #motivationalquotes #motivation #inspirational #happiness #arthurbrooks
the real formula of happiness speaker: dr. Arthur brooks source: dr. Arthur brooks #motivationalquotes #motivation #inspirational #happiness #arthurbrooks
for brooks, finding happiness later in life is an inside job: we analyze our desires and decide which ones we can cast aside. It’s a worthwhile practice, given that as we age, our ability to achieve many of our desires is compromised by the aging process.
“theres two ways for you to get greater satisfaction, brooks continues. Theres the old, inefficient way of have more, have more, have more. Or theres the efficient, enduring way of wanting less.
how to manage your wants, according to brooks
its easy to tell people to manage their desires, but how do they come up with a strategy for doing so successfully? He says one way is to audit your desires by putting them to a simple litmus test.
“one helpful exercise is to list your major goals and ask: would this still matter to me if no one else knew i achieved it? If the answer is no, it may not be a goal rooted in meaning,” he writes on linkedin.
brooks also believes that we can simplify our lives by redefining what it means to be a success.
“in research on midlife satisfaction, those who reoriented their ambition from status to service, especially men, reported higher purpose and deeper relationships over time,” he adds.
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another meaningful way we can find greater happiness is by setting some of our wants aside and being grateful for what we have. Because if you arent grateful for the positives you have in life, they will never stick to your bones or be truly nourishing.
“practice gratitude for what you have, daniel levitin, professor emeritus of psychology and neuroscience at mcgill university, writes in successful aging. This is motivating, alters brain chemistry toward more positive emotions, and oils the pleasure circuits of the brain.
there’s something graceful about accepting a new challenge in life as we get older: learning to have the internal strength to set aside what we truly dont need and to nurture what we do, such as our relationships, friends, and community. Brooks perspective is a valuable tool that will keep many from being led astray as they age by chasing things they no longer need.
this article originally appeared last year
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Jesse jackson turned down a pro baseball contract that paid 6x less than a white player. Here’s how segregation shaped him
jesse jackson turned down a pro baseball contract that paid 6x less than a white player. Here’s how segregation shaped him
holding hands with other prominent black leaders, the rev. Jesse jackson crossed the edmund pettus bridge in selma, alabama, on march 9, 2025, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of “bloody sunday.” Like several survivors of that violent day in 1965, when police brutally attacked civil rights protesters, jackson crossed the bridge in a wheelchair.
jesse louis jackson was born oct. 8, 1941, in greenville, south carolina, a town firmly entrenched in the racially segregated deep south. This time and place aren’t footnotes to jackson’s life, but rather key facts that shaped his civil rights activism and historic runs for the u.S. Presidency. Jackson died on feb. 17, 2026, at age 84.
growing up in the segregated south shaped jackson’s attitudes, opinions and outlook in ways that remain apparent today. While he lived in chicago for most of his adult life, he remained a southerner. And other southerners viewed him as such.
jackson biographer david masciotra said the south gave jackson “a sense of the oppression and the persecution that he wanted to fight.”
as scholars of southern politics, we see jackson’s southern identity as essential to understanding his life. Southerners often identify with the region, even after leaving the geographic south. As sociologist john shelton reed once wrote, southernness has more to do with attitude than latitude.
a segregated childhood
in the south carolina of jackson’s youth, water fountains, bathrooms, swimming pools and lunch counters were all segregated. While white people his age attended greenville high school, jackson attended the all-black sterling high school, where he was a star quarterback and class president.
his experience of segregation shaped how jackson viewed his life.
“i keep thinking about the odds,” jackson told his biographer and fellow south carolinian marshall frady in 1988, marveling at the “responsibility i have now against what i was expected then to be doing at this stage of life.”
“even mean ole segregation couldn’t break in on me and steal my soul,” he later told frady.
if jackson had been white, a star student like him might have enrolled at clemson university or the university of south carolina. Or he might have said yes when he was offered a contract to play professional baseball.
instead, jackson rejected the contract because the pay would be approximately six times less than a white player’s and went north, to the university of illinois.
he did not find a more welcoming atmosphere in champaign, illinois. According to biographer barbara reynolds, the segregation that he thought he had left behind “cropped up in illinois to convince him that was not the place to be.”
in the fall of 1960, jackson transferred to north carolina agricultural and technical state university, a historically black college in greensboro, north carolina, to complete his sociology degree.
his return to the south marked jackson’s emergence as a leader in the growing civil rights movement.
greensboro was a center of this struggle, with large, regular demonstrations, often led by local students of color. Six months prior to his arrival in greensboro, four black students from north carolina a&t refused to leave the whites-only woolworth lunch counter, launching a sit-in movement that soon drew national attention.
jackson himself led protests to integrate greensboro businesses. After one pivotal student march on city hall, he was arrested and charged with inciting a riot. In jail, jackson wrote a “letter from a greensboro jail,” a rhetorical tip of the hat to martin luther king jr.’S “letter from a birmingham jail.”
jackson’s second move north, in 1964, stuck.
like so many other black southerners who participated in what later became known as the “second great migration,” jackson went to chicago. He attended chicago theological seminary, inspired not by a deep love of scripture but by what jackson perceived as the church’s ability to do good on this earth.
as north carolina a&t’s president, dr. Sam proctor, advised jackson, “you don’t have to enter the ministry because you want to save people from a burning hell. It may be because you want to see his kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven.”
jackson thought his time in chicago “would be quiet and peaceful and i could reflect.”
it was anything but. Following the path of king and other religiously inspired civil rights activists, jackson continued his civil rights organizing, leading operation breadbasket, an initiative of king’s to boycott businesses that did not employ black workers.
presidential aspirations
over the next few years, jackson took on ever more high-profile organizing, patterned after the life and work of king – another southerner. As the former king aide bernard lafayette once said, “i mean, he cloned himself out of martin luther king.”
in 1984, jackson turned to politics, running for the nation’s highest office.
announcing his bid for the presidency, jackson pledged to “help restore a moral tone, a redemptive spirit, and a sensitivity to the poor and dispossessed of this nation.”
but the campaign always represented more than a policy platform. Jackson wanted to mobilize more americans to vote and to run for office, especially the “voiceless and the downtrodden.”
jackson finished third in the 1984 democratic primary but with a remarkably strong showing, taking 18% of all primary votes. He performed especially well south of the mason-dixon line, winning both louisiana and the district of columbia. He also performed well in the mississippi and south carolina democratic caucuses.
this surprising success inspired jackson to run for president again. In 1988, he did even better, winning nearly 7 million votes and 11 contests, and sweeping the south during the primary season.
he won the south carolina caucuses and the super tuesday states of alabama, georgia, louisiana, mississippi and virgina. In his second run, jackson more than doubled his share of the white vote, from 5% in 1984 to 12% in 1988.
jackson finished second in the democratic primary to massachusetts gov. Michael dukakis, who would go on to lose the 1988 presidential election to george h.W. Bush. But jackson’s strong results solidified his position as a major figure in american politics and a power broker in the democratic party.
a towering figure in american politics
jesse jackson’s two presidential runs fundamentally altered the u.S. Political landscape.
beyond being the first black candidate to win a state primary contest, jackson also helped end the primary system by which the winner of a state would receive all the state’s delegates. Jackson claimed the system hurt black and minority candidates and advocated to implement reforms that had been first recommended following the 1968 democratic primary.
back then, the party had pushed for a system in which delegates could be allocated based on the proportion of the vote won by each candidate, but it wasn’t adopted in every state.
starting in 1992, following jackson’s intervention, candidates receiving at least 15% of the vote officially received a proportion of the delegates. These reforms opened up the possibility that a minority candidate could secure the democratic nomination through a more proportional allocation of delegates.
jackson’s background also reinforced the importance of the black church in black political mobilization.
perhaps most importantly, jackson expanded the size and diversity of the electorate and inspired a generation of african americans to seek office.
“it is because people like jesse ran that i have this opportunity to run for president today,” said barack obama in 2007.
the long southern strategy
jackson’s political rise coincided with and likely encouraged the exodus of racially conservative white voters out of the democratic party.
the republican party’s long southern strategy – an opportunistic plan to cultivate southern white voters by capitalizing on “white racial angst” and conservative social values – had been underway before jackson’s presidential bids. But his focus on social and economic justice undoubtedly helped drive conservative southern whites to the gop.
today, some political thinkers question whether a distinct “southern politics” continues to exist.
the life and career of jesse jackson reflect that place still matters – even for people who have left that region for colder pastures.
this story, originally published on march 12, 2025, has been updated with jackson’s death on feb. 17, 2026.
gibbs knotts, professor of political science, coastal carolina university and christopher a. Cooper, professor of political science & public affairs, western carolina university
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| Elderly woman hilariously shares her not to do list and its truly inspiring |
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Elderly woman hilariously shares her not to do list and it’s truly inspiring
shannon nelson, better known by her online alias pinky nel, describes herself as a “boomer grandma with an edge.” She also notes in her online bio that shes “big on family, friends, dogs and golf.” She makes a lot of content wherein nothing is off the table: ex-relationships, private parts, grandkids, being single, and hormone therapy.
now that shes 70, she has decided that there are things she no longer feels obligated to do. In fact, there are a few lists she has made detailing those things and many people feel totally seen.
in the first clip, she writes, “one of the many benefits of getting older is that your to do list changes into a not to do list. Here’s mine:
i will no longer get a bikini wax. Its barbaric. Its inhumane. Not suitable for 70-year-old skin.
im not wearing thong underwear. Or brassieres with wire in them. Or high heels… for obvious reasons.
i gave up on coloring my hair.
i dont drive at night. And while were at it, im not doing this anymore. (She then gives a hilarious x-rated gesture with her hand) and proceeds, “i mean i am single and not dating, so chances of anybody expecting me to do that are pretty slim.
im not going anywhere without a parking lot. Im not gonna drive around for 20 minutes hoping somebodys gonna leave. Forget it!
i am no longer watching gory or depressing movies. I just cant handle it.
im not going to dinner at anyones house where my dog isnt welcome. Or after 5:30. Make that 5:00!
also, im no longer gonna hold in my gas. Its not healthy. Also, im not gonna force my gas. Its been a good party trick with the grandkids. Its not safe.
finally? I am done with small talk. Im also done with mansplaining. And i will no longer accept golf tips from a guy whos lousier than i am at the driving range.”
she then asks her followers to “add anything to the list” and they sure do. There are over 114,000 likes on this clip alone and over 4,000 incredibly relatable comments.
one instagrammer writes, “im not apologizing for canceling plans if i dont really want to go. Im not letting unsolicited advice mess with my head. Im no longer afraid of saying no.”
another semi-jokingly adds, “i will no longer do anything i don’t enjoy doing—except maybe take a shower every now and then.”
and its not just the senior citizens who feel seen. “I’m 37 and have already given up all of this but the driving-related items.”
this video was so popular, nelson made another.
in part two, she stands in her kitchen holding a cup of coffee and adds, “here are a few additions to my not to do list now that im almost 70.”
“ive stopped saving for a rainy day. Im not saving the ‘good china.’ Or the candles or my money. Its already raining. In fact, its pouring.
im no longer going to say that i read books. Thats a lie. I listen to books. Ya know, the talking books. I dont care if that makes me sound dumb.
and im putting an end to eating hot dogs without the bun. I dont care about the calories. Or the carbs! Wieners are just far better when theres buns.
buns and wieners. Giphy
im not ever going to say ‘im circling back.’ Ive never even ‘circled forward!’ And forget about ‘jumping on a call.’ Im 70. I dont jump anymore. In fact, im not taking calls period. You can text me.
im not changing my sheets every week. Im single. And im clean. And so are the dogs.”
here, we see a shot of her two yellow dogs wagging their tails on the bed.
“and finally, im not saving ‘i love you’ for special occasions. I say it every day. To my family, to my friends, to the dogs. Hell, ive even said it to my golf clubs. And i meant it. And if youve hung in this far, i probably love you too.”
again, the comments are totally supportive, some even from people a decade older. “Im working towards 80, one said, i love you. I dont wear makeup anymore unless im going to church. I dont wear a bra unless im going out and thats not very often. Growing old is wonderful. And oh by the way i change my sheets once a month. Im clean. And im single so nobody cares.”
once again, nelson comes back for round three. This time, she writes in the comment section, “getting older comes with one gift: the freedom to stop doing sh*t you don’t care about.”
“you can put away the rubber gloves and the vaseline, doc. I am no longer subjecting myself to a routine pap smear or rectal.
im not checking on how i look from behind before i go out. If i cant see the problem? Its not a problem.
im not brushing the dogs teeth. Or paying a thousand bucks to have them professionally cleaned. Shes a dog! (She gently lifts up one of her pups lips.) Look how nice they are!
and forget about changing my bed sheets every week. Ill just switch sides! Flip the pillow over.
and no more hanging onto things i can no longer wear anymore. Even though they are so beautiful.
and finally, no more wincing when i see myself in the mirror. So i look my age! Arent i supposed to?”
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in march 2023, after months of preparation and paperwork, anita omary arrived in the united states from her native afghanistan to build a better life. Once she arrived in connecticut, however, the experience was anything but easy.
“when i first arrived, everything felt so strange—the weather, the environment, the people,” omary recalled. Omary had not only left behind her extended family and friends in afghanistan, she left her career managing child protective cases and supporting refugee communities behind as well. Even more challenging, anita was five months pregnant at the time, and because her husband was unable to obtain a travel visa, she found herself having to navigate a new language, a different culture, and an unfamiliar country entirely on her own.
“i went through a period of deep disappointment and depression, where i wasn’t able to do much for myself,” omary said.
then something incredible happened: omary met a woman who would become her close friend, offering support that would change her experience as a refugee—and ultimately the trajectory of her entire life.
understanding the journey
like anita omary, tens of thousands of people come to the united states each year seeking safety from war, political violence, religious persecution, and other threats. Yet escaping danger, unfortunately, is only the first challenge. Once here, immigrant and refugee families must deal with the loss of displacement, while at the same time facing language barriers, adapting to a new culture, and sometimes even facing social stigma and anti-immigrant biases.
welcoming immigrant and refugee neighbors strengthens the nation and benefits everyone—and according to anita omary, small, simple acts of human kindness can make the greatest difference in helping them feel safe, valued, and truly at home.
dee and omarys son, osman
anita omary was receiving prenatal checkups at a woman’s health center in west haven when she met dee, a nurse.
“she immediately recognized that i was new, and that i was struggling,” omary said. “From that moment on, she became my support system.”
dee started checking in on omary throughout her pregnancy, both inside the clinic and out.
“she would call me and ask am i okay, am i eating, am i healthy,” omary said. “She helped me with things i didn’t even realize i needed, like getting an air conditioner for my small, hot room.”
soon, dee was helping omary apply for jobs and taking her on driving lessons every weekend. With her help, omary landed a job, passed her road test on the first attempt, and even enrolled at the university of new haven to pursue her master’s degree. Dee and omary became like family. After omary’s son, osman, was born, dee spent five days in the hospital at her side, bringing her halal food and brushing her hair in the same way omary’s mother used to. When omary’s postpartum pain became too great for her to lift osman’s car seat, dee accompanied her to his doctor’s appointments and carried the baby for her.
“her support truly changed my life,” omary said. “Her motivation, compassion, and support gave me hope. It gave me a sense of stability and confidence. I didn’t feel alone, because of her.”
more than that, the experience gave omary a new resolve to help other people.
“that experience has deeply shaped the way i give back,” she said. “I want to be that source of encouragement and support for others that my friend was for me.”
extending the welcome
omary and dee at the martin luther king, jr. Vision awards ceremony at the university of new haven.
omary is now flourishing. She currently works as a career development specialist as she continues her master’s degree. She also, as a member of the refugee storytellers collective, helps advocate for refugee and immigrant families by connecting them with resources—and teaches local communities how to best welcome newcomers. “Welcoming new families today has many challenges,” omary said. “One major barrier is access to english classes. Many newcomers, especially those who have just arrived, often put their names on long wait lists and for months there are no available spots.” For women with children, the lack of available childcare makes attending english classes, or working outside the home, especially difficult.
omary stresses that sometimes small, everyday acts of kindness can make the biggest difference to immigrant and refugee families.
“welcome is not about big gestures, but about small, consistent acts of care that remind you that you belong,” omary said. Receiving a compliment on her dress or her son from a stranger in the grocery store was incredibly uplifting during her early days as a newcomer, and omary remembers how even the smallest gestures of kindness gave her hope that she could thrive and build a new life here.
“i built my new life, but i didn’t do it alone,” omary said. “Community and kindness were my greatest strengths.”
are you in? Click here to join the refugee advocacy lab and sign the #wewillwelcome pledge and complete one small act of welcome in your community. Together, with small, meaningful steps, we can build communities where everyone feels safe.
this article is part of upworthy’s “the threads between u.S.” Series that highlights what we have in common thanks to the generous support from the levi strauss foundation, whose grantmaking is committed to creating a culture of belonging.
irish goodbye is a term for when someone slips out of an event without telling anyone, avoiding the awkwardness of announcing their departure. (Though the irish didnt necessarily invent the phenomenon.) But what do we call it when someone decides to turn tail and leave a situation immediately, without any explanation at all? These days, there doesnt seem to be a name for a sudden, unexpected exit. Back in the 1800s, however, there was one, courtesy of the third president, thomas jefferson.
the phrase: my name is haines.
this may sound a bit strange, but it all stems from an unusual interaction jefferson had while in office with a member of the opposition party. According to monticello.Org, the weekly picayune originally published the story in new orleans on february 17, 1840.
the story behind my name is haines
in 1805, during his second term as president, jefferson was riding near monticello, his virginia residence, when he struck up a conversation with another man on the road. Amusingly, the man had no idea who he was speaking to, and as a rank-and-file member of the federalist party, which opposed jeffersons democratic-republican party, he had plenty of harsh words for the president.
thomas jeffersons monticello.Via martin falbisoner/wikimedia commons
the weekly picayune wrote:
haines took particular pains to abuse mr. Jefferson; called him all kinds of hard names, ran down every measure of his administration, poked the non-intercourse and embargo acts at him as most outrageous and ruinous, ridiculed his gun-boat system as preposterous and nonsensical, opposed his purchase of louisiana as a wild scheme — in short, took up every leading feature of the politics of the day, and descanted upon them and their originator with the greatest bitterness.
jefferson simply listened, neither in the mood to argue nor to reveal his identity. When the two arrived at jeffersons home, the president invited the man inside for refreshments. At one point, the visitor asked the president for his name. Here is how it was reported in the weekly picayune:
jefferson, said the president, blandly.
the [devil]! What, thomas jefferson?
yes sir, thomas jefferson.
president thomas jefferson? Continued the astonished federalist.
the same, rejoined mr. Jefferson.
well, my name is haines! And putting spurs to his horse, he was out of hearing instantly.
the jefferson memorial in washington, d.C.Via joe ravi/wikimedia commons
why did haines ride off so quickly?
there are many reasons haines may have decided to bail on the president so abruptly. He was likely embarrassed after bad-mouthing the president to his face and may not have wanted to risk any reprisal for his harsh words. And as someone who harbored deep ill will toward the president, he probably had no interest in entertaining his company. Regardless, my name is haines became a popular phrase after appearing in the weekly picayune , and it was used whenever someone wanted to leave a situation suddenly and without explanation.
the phrase would be used until around the civil war, but by the beginning of the 20th century, it, too, had said goodbye. It faded away rather than vanishing in an instant, as mr. Haines famously did.
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sesame street is a national treasure. And when civil rights icon jesse jackson wanted send an uplifting and empowering message to children, he knew exactly where to go.
i think we can all agree on that. Sesame street invented the idea that television could teach children, not just entertain them. It taught kids letters and numbers and introduced them to talented and famous people, from savion glover to kofi annan.
but the curriculum on the street was always bigger than counting and weimaraners. From very early on, its creators showed the world as they dreamed it could be. Black people, white people, and furry blue monsters lived in the same neighborhood. At a time when people with down syndrome were regularly institutionalized, jason kingsley was a frequent guest. Moms breastfed their babies in public, and all anyone had to say about it was, thats nice. The whole neighborhood knew enough sign language that they could talk with linda. They welcomed a new neighbor with a song about how happy they were to have a new friend.
the most important message sesame street sent to its millions of young viewers was this: you matter. You are an important person. You are valuable.
in 1971, a young jesse jackson stood on the steps of 123 sesame street and got a bunch of kids to chant i am — somebody, a poem by civil rights activist rev. William holmes borders sr.
these kids chant a message that we should give to every kid on earth.
did i say kid? I mean human.
i may be poor. But i am somebody!I may be young. But i am somebody!I may make a mistake. But i am somebody!I must be respected, protected, never rejected.I am gods child.I am somebody!
so say it loud. And pass it to someone who needs a reminder that they are somebody.
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p.S. Are you dying to learn a thousand wonderful facts about sesame streets origin story? I highly recommend street gang: the complete history of sesame street by michael davis. Ill never watch the show the same way again.
this article originally appeared 11 years ago.
cats are famously among the most efficient hunters on earth, total ambush experts with keen hearing, excellent night vision, lightning-fast reflexes, and the ability to stalk in silence. The fact that humans domesticated these carnivorous predators to keep as cuddly pets is pretty wild when you think about it, especially knowing they could do some real damage to us if they wanted to.
thankfully, they generally dont want to. Pet cats want to pretend-stalk squirrels from the sofa, go wild with a laser pointer, and do their best to catch olympic lugers on the tv as they whizz by.
wait, catch lugers? Yep. Watch:
the comment section on the video is filled with images of cats trying to catch not only lugers but skiiers, figure skaters, hockey players, and even curling stones. And people just loved seeing the tiny hunters pawing at the screen:
watching cats watch the olympics is the best way to watch the olympics.
wow she almost caught that guy.
the ear flick in confusion after not catching it is so damn cute lol.
do the athletes even know theyre up against such a terrifying foe?
hey so actually this is bad for the cats because they can get overly invested and join the jamaican bobsled team.
others shared their cats love of luge and other olympic sports as well:
@lagatitalunalollipoplunas is loving the winter olympics #luge #winterolympics #cats #funnycat #olympics
lunas is loving the winter olympics #luge #winterolympics #cats #funnycat #olympics
@kristiinawilsonour ch kitten is obsessed with watching olympic luge #olympics #luge #funnycat #chcat #olympics2026
our ch kitten is obsessed with watching olympic luge #olympics #luge #funnycat #chcat #olympics2026
@micaela_bonaci sarà anche lei alle prossime olimpiadi !!! ?????? #Iceskating #cat #olympics #milanocortina2026 #iliamalinin
ci sarà anche lei alle prossime olimpiadi !!! ?????? #Iceskating #cat #olympics #milanocortina2026 #iliamalinin
what triggers a cats hunting instincts?
whether cats were first domesticated to be our furry little friends or to keep rodents away from our food stores is debatable, but theres no question that their penchant for catching mice was a perk for humans throughout history. Most modern housecats arent kept for that purpose, but they still act like theyre hunters-in-training.
cats predatory instincts dont go away just because they lead a cushy indoor life, as every cat owner cat attest. How often do we see a seemingly bored cat suddenly come to attention, eyes wide, ears engaged, back hunched, locked in on a bird or squirrel out the window? Those instincts are triggered by sudden movements, which is why the luge and other quick-moving sports have so many kitties pawing at the screen.
horizon animal hospital shares some tips for playing with your cat in a way that honors their predatory nature:
- provide views of the great outdoors
be sure they can look out windows to see the wildlife. Just be aware that some cats may find their inability to catch the prey they see frustrating and become aggressive because of it.
indoor cats can enjoy the outdoors safely with a harness and leash.Photo credit: canva
- let them explore outside safely
veterinarians and wildlife experts recommend keeping pet cats indoors, but there are ways for cats to enjoy outdoor time in ways that are safe for them and other animals. Setting up an outdoor enclosure, or a catio, for them is one option. Taking them outside on a harness and leash is another.
- prioritize interactive play
cats quickly become bored with toys that dont simulate prey, so finding interactive toys for them is vital. Catnip mice, feathers on a string, and other things they can attack or toss around are great choices. Puzzle toys and interactive feeders can also keep them busy while youre away.
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- try a laser pointer
laser pointers really are the ideal way to play with a cat. They cant seem to help themselves when the laser light starts darting around the room, and its great entertainment for them and for their humans. Avoid shining it in their eyes, and its helpful to end a laser play session by pointing the laser dot on a toy they can kill, like a toy mouse, to avoid frustration.
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digital fatigue is brutal. It robs us of our focus, productivity, and most importantly, our joy. Thankfully, there is a way to escape the never-ending flurry of notifications, emails, and pings and reclaim our inner peace in a way that’s not only effective but fun as well.
the health benefits of analog hobbies are well-documented. Whether they be artistic pursuits like painting or drawing, which help ease racing thoughts and anxiety, or physical activities like gardening or dancing, which get us more active, or some combination of both, like cooking or woodworking, which enlists both the practical and creative sides of our brains.
during the height of the covid-19 pandemic, many of us found out firsthand just how soothing tech-free hobbies could be. According to one survey, nearly two-thirds of americans picked up a new hobby during this time. And even though we are more or less back to the regular hustle and bustle of pre-covid times, the need to unplug is just as important now as ever.
do any of us still make sourdough? Media2.Giphy.Com
if you’re looking for inspiration for your next low-to-no tech hobby, keep reading.
recently, a reddit user shared that they had been “craving a bit of simplicity and a break from screens,” and in the process rediscovered former analog passions like sketching and playing vinyl records.
“personally, i’ve found that stepping away from tech even for just an hour or two really helps with mental clarity and stress relief, they wrote. Also, there’s something so satisfying about making something with your hands, right?
“it made me wonder: what non-tech hobbies have you all picked up or returned to recently? They added. Whether it’s knitting, gardening, brewing your own coffee, or something else that doesn’t require a charger or wifi.”
boy, did people respond in kind. Be it with classics like cross-stitching, or some out-of-the-box ideas like sending postcards to german princes (more on that later). Many even shared samples of their wips (works in progress), which was doubly inspiring.
take a look at some of our favorites:
“fused glass is my current hobby. I just enjoy doing it and dont look at my phone for hours when im cutting glass. Unfortunately, i do have a lot of cuts on my hands.”
a fused glass bowl. Reddit
“solo board games. There are tons of different mechanics, difficulties and themes…my favorites are tiny epic dungeons, nemo’s war, zombicide black plague, threetale, grove, valor and villainy, ludwig’s labyrinth.”
“aquascaping is such a good break from tech. I have all the time i spend fiddling with rocks and plants, and once that’s done and i stock the tank with fish and shrimp and whatever else, i have a living piece of art that is 100% custom and always changing.”
an example of aquascaping. Reddit
“volunteering at the animal shelter.”
“journaling! My thoughts feel so much clearer after writing everything down. :-)”
“ive fallen in love with whittling.”
whittled halloween figures. Reddit
“gardening has probably become the one that’s changed my life the most, it gets me more active, i spend and enjoy hours outside now. It’s taken a big bite out of my grocery bill, it also forces me to cook more. I extend the season by growing cool season crops, keeping a small hydro grow indoors and starting seeds in march. I also vermicompost indoors which is oddly fun and comforting — digging in dirt in the middle of winter and anticipating spring. I find having year round gardening activities helps with sad and it’s done a ton for my overall mental health and sense of wellbeing.”
“water coloring bookmarks.”
a water color painted bookmark. Reddit
“i’ve been doing film photography since 1973 and am still at it in my home darkroom.”
“repairing old electric toy trains. I find myself looking forward to unplugging and taking these things apart to fix or replace a part or two and bring them back to life. The smell of oil, soldering a wire or two, working through a fairly simple mechanical problem - these are the only things keeping me sane these days!”
“counted cross-stitch work in progress”
a cross-stitched pattern of a goddess-like woman. Reddit
“i have gotten back into writing letters to pen pals but most of them are what i call fictional pen pals. Thats where i create a character and that character writes a pen pal letter to another created character. Its a lot of fun and makes me slow down to actually write a letter and i can live a more exciting life through my character.”
“latte-art for me :)”
“i write letters to royals and nobles world wide and collect their responses. It makes going to the mailbox a lot of fun! I always send birthday, anniversary, and coronation day greetings. Other times it might be commenting on an event they attended or appearance they made. Other times letters of condolence if theyve experienced a recent death of a loved one. Youd be surprised how many respond personally, particularly minor royals or nobles (the german princes have been particularly gracious with their time to write back).”
“been a woodworker since i was a wee lad. It’s just super relaxing and mentally rewarding to dive into a project… heres one of my latest…most of the work was done with muscle powered hand tools…”
a handmade wood cabinet.Reddit
“making collages from old magazines. It’s somewhat mindless and cheap to get started. People give away free old magazines on facebook marketplace or you can buy cheap ones on ebay.”
“making my own stencils from cardboard and using them on my gelli plate. I’m into surface design at the moment.”
“watercolor painting”
a watercolor butterfly.Reddit
“i’m getting back into art welding. Last week, i found myself in a flow state and forgot to eat. I’m also stunned at how encouraging different old dudes have been to me at supply shops. It was not like that 13 years ago when i learned.”
“dollhouse miniature modeling.”
“getting back into pottery. I get into my zen zone when my hands get dirty.”
“after dabbling before, i’m now taking up bookbinding! Despite the latest trend in doing up fancy versions of paperbacks, you can actually start with stuff you have at home and would otherwise throw away. The first book we’re making in my coptic class uses cardboard packaging and regular printer paper.”
“camping and backpacking are the most fulfilling for me. I enjoy hiking, birding, tying knots, chilling in a hammock, reading, and photography. I get to do all those things in one hobby.”
“mandolin and tenor guitar.”
“i paint portraits in oils - mostly of family, or pets. Here is my latest piece. It’s a very rewarding hobby and i’ve met some amazing people along the way.”
an oil portrait of a baby. Reddit
“my all-time favourite analog hobbies are dirt biking, snowmobiling, skiing at 2-3 years old, and they certainly do not need wifi. Why are they such a great escape from the digital world? Cause you literally leave your home, go where theres no cell service, and you only focus on the machine/skis and never the phone while doing them. Perfect, best escape from the digital world.”
“i go on walks looking for 4 leaf clovers and lay them out in a photo album and think of it kind of like art meets meditation meets scavenger hunting.”
pressed four leaf clovers. Reddit
“penmanship. Specifically: writing cursive with a fountain pen. Ive started collecting some pens, improved my handwriting, started journaling a little, and even ground some of my own nibs.”
“public lectures, author meet-and-greets, book clubs, meetups in general- local colleges often have special interest groups open to the public, public libraries usually have some event going on, farmers markets and local festivals frequently have interesting people who love to talk about what they do.”
“i love air dry clay, particularly the brand das.”
a clay pumpkin.Reddit
“rockhounding, because it literally gets me out of the house and going places.”
for those wondering, rockhounding is searching for and collecting rocks, minerals, fossils, gems, etc. Some folks get specific on what types of colors or shapes they aim to find. And while rockhounding itself involves no tech, you might need to hop online to make sure youre allowed to take items from the spot youre in.
“i love fishing! Its so peaceful!”
“i danced as a kid and recently got back into it through a dance fitness class. Now im choreographing my own dances. Its fun, active, and creative.”
let this be your sign to carve out some time for joy today, in whatever way feels best. Your mind, body, and spirit will thank you for it.
this article originally appeared last year.
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in the never-ending quest to understand ourselves better, or at least have just one more distraction from whatever it is we should be doing, here comes the animal personality test. And the craziest part is (at least for me), its kind of accurate.
the truth is, these days anyone can create their own personality tests. (And they do… and ive taken them.) Which sex and the city character are you? Who is your inner marvel superhero? What color is your heart? (Carrie, ant man, and black respectively.)
but this particular animal archetype quiz, in actuality, is a model developed in the late 90s by gary smalley, an author with a psychology background and a phd in counseling. Co-created by author john trent, the two wrote a book called the two sides of love: the secret to valuing differences. The idea is to strike a balance between the tender, soft side of love and the hard, more direct side. After taking the quiz provided in the book (and now online), one can find out if their temperament is the lion, the beaver, the otter, or the golden retriever.
even though it was written as a love-based tool, this personality test is often mentioned in the corporate world as a way to find out how people relate in the workforce. Jasper rose, a financial recruiting agency, shared the quiz on their website, but notes, this model should be taken with a pinch of salt. These animal categories describe the natural leaning of your temperament. In other words, they aren’t entirely fixed, as personalities are flexible and change over time, and people are complex. (So something an otter would say.)
without further ado, the personality test can be taken (among many places) through this michigan state university worksheet here:
gary smalley and john trents personality testphoto credit: michigan state university
as with most personality tests, these questions can be tricky, as many times more than one answer will apply. For example, one question asks that you rank what best describes you from the following: likes authority, enthusiastic, sensitive feelings, likes instructions. Another: takes charge, takes risks, loyal, accurate. Its possible to relate to all four statements equally, making this a flawed test.
but if youre in it for a lighthearted look at something that may vaguely describe you, heres a breakdown of the results:
a lion roams. Giphy gif by savage kingdom, nat geo
these, according to the test, are the natural-born leaders. They are confident, take-charge, strong, and independent. From the jasper rose website:
strengths: visionary, persistent, practical, productive, initiates change and projects, communicates directly, enjoys being challenged, strong-willed, independent, decisive, leader.
weaknesses: insensitive/cold, sarcastic, self-sufficient, impatient, stubborn, overlooks risks, controlling at times, can be too direct.
an educational worksheet on the community engaged learning website (michigan state university) adds that lions, are great at initiating communication, but not great at listening. They add their natural desires are freedom, authority, variety, difficult assignments, opportunity for advancement.
an otter is surprised. Giphy gif by nashville tour stop
these are our happy social types. They are often energetic and enthusiastic, with a tendency to be playful and enjoy humor. Otters are generally creative and enjoy trying new things but may struggle with follow-through. They value relationships and are often empathetic and compassionate towards others.
strengths: outgoing, optimistic, personable, communicator, dreamer, responsive, warm, friendly, talkative, enthusiastic, compassionate.
weaknesses: undisciplined, unproductive, exaggerative, egocentric, unstable, struggle with follow-through, impulsive, needs social approval, easily offended.
the center for relationship education adds, otters find it easy to be soft on people. It is also easy for them to be soft on problems. Otters need to learn to say ‘no’ and provide the hard-side balance of healthy boundary setting.
beaver enjoying a snack. Giphy gif by san diego zoo wildlife alliance
these are our go-tos for decisive, detail-oriented people who actually enjoy structure and routine. Beavers tend to be cautious and risk-averse, preferring to follow established procedures rather than taking chances. They are also known for their analytical skills and ability to organize complex information. However, they may struggle with flexibility and creativity, and may sometimes be perceived as overly critical.
strengths: analytical, thorough, decision-maker, deliberate, self-disciplined, industrious, organized, aesthetic, sacrificing.
weaknesses: moody, self-centered, touchy, negative, unsociable, critical, revengeful.
the educational handout adds that in terms of relationships, beavers are good listeners, communicate details, and are usually diplomatic.
golden retriever adorably looks up. Giphy gif by woofwaggers
these are our loyal, dependable friends/lovers. They also tend to avoid conflict and prioritize maintaining harmony in their relationships. However, they may struggle with making decisions and taking action, and may sometimes come across as passive or indifferent.
strengths: calm, supportive, agreeable, easy-going, loyal, dependable, quiet, objective, diplomatic, humorous, values relationships, stable and consistent.
weaknesses: selfish, stingy, indirect with others, resists change, procrastinator, unmotivated, lacks initiative, indecisive, fearful, worrier, can be co-dependent.
the center for relationship education notes, goldens’ strong tendency toward the soft-side of love can lead to issues of co-dependence and enabling. Goldens need to learn to balance their natural soft-side with some hard-side qualities.
as with most quizzes like these, most of us are a combination of traits not easily put into labeled boxes. If nothing else, its a creative way to get people thinking about how they interact with one another in a variety of situations. (Which is totally something a golden retriever like me would say.)
this article originally appeared last year
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