Inspiring
October 15, 2016

Mom Reinvents Grocery Cart to Help Those with Special Needs Participate in Shopping

A specially designed shopping cart for people with special needs is becoming widely available in supermarkets across the country. They are called Caroline's Carts, named after the daughter of cart inventor and mother Drew Ann Long. For years, Long struggled to include Caroline—who was born with Rett Syndrome—on daily errands while simultaneously ensuring her daughter's comfort. The condition severely inhibits Caroline's ability to walk and talk.

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Art
October 11, 2016

New Charmingly Witty Animal Comics by Liz Climo

Animator and web comic artist Liz Climo is known for her charming sequential stories that feature a cast of witty animal characters with a warm sense of humor. When we last spoke to Climo, she had just released a book of delightful comics called Lobster Is the Best Medicine that showcases 75 never-before-seen cartoons. The charming one and two-panel pieces reflect amusing sentiments from everyday life told through the eyes of adorably-drawn snakes, rats, goats, and more.

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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.