Inspiring

November 10, 2022

Rebel Wilson Announces Birth of Her First Baby via Surrogate

On November 7, 2022, actress Rebel Wilson surprised her Instagram followers with a lovely announcement: “Beyond proud to announce the birth of my first child, Royce Lillian, born this past week via surrogate.” The sweet first look of her baby is awe-worthy, right down to the little unicorn socks. “I can’t even describe the love I have for her, she’s a beautiful miracle!” says the Pitch Perfect alum.

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November 8, 2022

Study Shows Therapeutic Community Gardening Reduced Loneliness During the Pandemic

Have you heard of green exercise? The term—developed by University of Essex in 2003—refers to recreation and spending time in nature. It encompasses “green care” which is using nature for healing purposes. Such therapeutic interventions were put to a true test during the COVID-19 pandemic. People were locked down at home, with outdoors being the safest space to see others.

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November 7, 2022

Woman Buys the House Her Mother Cleaned for 43 Years

As a little girl, Nichol Naranjo would often accompany her mother, Margaret Gaxiola, as she earned money cleaning houses. But one house was particularly meaningful. Pam Key-Linden lived in a stylish 3,000-square-foot home in the Ridgecrest neighborhood of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Naranjo still remembers sitting under a Thomasville desk in the office and imagining her future businesses while her mother polished and cleaned the furniture.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.