The Optimist: 10 pieces of good news you might have missed this year

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Sign up for this newsletter Read online Stories that inspire.     (The Lily) 10 pieces of good news you might have missed this year Millions of people across the world have collectively had a terrible, horrible year. Here's the thing, though: 2020 wasn't entirely bad. The Lily ●  By Nneka McGuire ●  Read more »   7 international New Year's Eve traditions to try at home this year With travel off the table in 2020, we're bringing these customs from around the world to us. By Natalie B. Compton ●  Read more »   It has been a turbulent year. Here's the advice that carried you through. We asked you to share the nuggets of wisdom that kept you going. Perspective | The Lily ●  By Nneka McGuire ●  Read more »   Our top 10 baking recipes of 2020 featured cake, pie and a whole bunch of bread Whether yeast or sourdough, our readers wanted to bake bread this year. By Becky Krystal ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Feel-good travel stories from the year travel stood still From fat bears to iconic recipe reveals, 2020 still managed to deliver delight in the travel industry. By Shannon McMahon, Hannah Sampson and Natalie B. Compton ●  Read more »   This experimental vineyard seeks to save wine from climate change In Bordeaux, France, rising temperatures are threatening the wine industry. French scientists are hard at work, trying to find varieties of grapes that will thrive in warm weather. By Sarah Kaplan ●  Read more »   Pies, 76,000 books and medical equipment: Meet 4 women (and 1 girl) who made a difference in 2020 They responded to the pandemic and the protests by helping their communities. The Lily ●  By Cathy Free ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   After months of isolation, a 'hug room' lets Italian nursing home residents touch family for the first time The visits involve tears, laughter and a sanitizing of plexiglass. By Chico Harlan and Stefano Pitrelli ●  Read more »   I'm not as close with my adult son because of covid. Then I stumbled upon his music playlist and was floored. My son has always been intensely private. I hesitated whether to push "play." It almost felt like I was sneaking a peek at his diary. Perspective ●  By Cathy Free ●  Read more »   In a challenging, exhausting year, the garden has been a lifeline for many How outdoor spaces have given us the chance to cultivate plants, friendships and peace during the pandemic. By Adrian Higgins ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Bold School for smart advice on how to get better with age, plus tried-and-true tips from our readers, every Monday and Friday for 12 weeks. Sign up »

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