1. Forget your troubles, c'mon get happy
Heading to get a vaccine? Before you go, you might want to watch a cat video or meditate to help the effects. The BBC's CrowdScience explores how your mood may help fight infection.
2. Zero, no hero
There are still more than 600 kids whose whereabouts are unknown since the previous administration's "Zero Tolerance" policy was enacted. The ACLU says these families deserve more than simply Biden's promised reunions.
3. History and soul
Throughout Black History Month, acclaimed Food & Drink writer Audarshia Townsend has been exploring 28 Days of Soul Food. Learn how favorites like okra, pound cake and pulled pork (to name a few) found a place at community tables.
4. Grief fatigue
With the death toll from the pandemic rising, dealing with grief is difficult and sometimes awkward. There are reasons the death of one person can impact us more than a mass of humanity. Join in a conversation and find resources on grief and resilience, take steps to help someone who is grieving, and share information about a loved one you have lost to COVID-19.
5. Get when you give
Remember way back to the days when you could mingle at events with friends and bid on cool silent auction items like limited-edition liquors, jewelry, art, and celebrity autographed items? You can still find those items and the funds still help charities in need! Bid on a Dolly Parton autographed custom-designed 95 Opry Guitar, a 1965 Beatles B&W by German photographer Roger Fritz, a Ron Howard autographed booklet from "A Beautiful Mind," Shaquille O'Neal autographed Lakers framed jersey, or an exclusive one-on-one with Emmy Award-winning soap star Susan Lucci via Zoom, among other items.
6. Shoes for support
As small businesses across the country struggle to survive, Vans' “Foot The Bill” initiative aims to support them with unique limited-edition shoes and t-shirts where all net proceeds go directly to the business. Help out a bookstore, bar, BBQ joint, taco stand, record store, and more.
7. Iconic insight
With concert halls and theaters quiet, these COVID days are a great time to connect with entertainment icons. Hawai'i Public Radio's Off the Road is a series of interviews with musicians who share how they’ve been touched by the pandemic. Especially worth the listen: Linda Ronstadt, Peter Frampton, and George Benson.
