Good news in these troubling times...it’s there if you look for it. Here’s a quick roundup of some stories that affirmed our conviction that humans are awesome .

ART SMART

This quarantine creativity is inspiring.  The Getty Museum in Los Angeles put out the call to all their housebound fans to re-create a masterwork using whatever they had on hand.  The results were suitable for framing.

TAKE COVER

Face Maskshave been a topic of debate during the COVID-19 crisis. The public was initially urged not to purchase masks unless suffering from the coronavirus or especially vulnerable to the virus so that the supply was sufficient to reach and protect healthcare workers.  With news from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now encouraging everyone to wear a mask whenever in public, here are some options for future face protection, one that is a clever DIY from Tora Smart and the other that gives back.  There is also a mask with a plastic window so people who are hearing impaired can stay safe while still being able to communicate.

Also a reminder that Moms are the best.❤❤❤❤

*By sharing them, we’re not making specific recommendations or suggestions. Consult the CDC for guidance. 

WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS

In Las Vegas, hotels and casinos on The Strip lit up with messages of hope, like We Love You and #VegasStrong. According to the Las Vegas Review Journal:  “The galvanizing messages graced MGM Grand, Caesars Palace, the Flamingo, Mandalay Bay/Delano, Park MGM, Aria, New York-New York, The Venetian/Palazzo, Wynn/Encore, and the Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas and the High Roller at the Linq Promenade. Former Nevada Gov. and Sen. Richard Bryan said Wednesday that the show of solidarity was crucial to the city’s capacity to overcome the coronavirus outbreak.”