The Optimist: He recorded his Nana’s songs. Now, at 95, she’s nominated for a Latin Grammy.

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Get unlimited access to The Post for $1 a week  Sign up for this newsletter Read online Stories that inspire.     (Family photo) He recorded his Nana's songs. Now, at 95, she's nominated for a Latin Grammy. "Sometimes, I pinch myself," Angela Alvarez, 95, said of her nomination for a Latin Grammy for best new artist. By Sydney Page ●  Read more »   Kittens born in museum fighter jet stayed for weeks: 'Who were we to argue?' "I saw this furry little head pop up," said Bill Falls, a volunteer at Hickory Aviation Museum. "And suddenly there was another, then another and another." By Cathy Free ●  Read more »   Dawn Staley is spreading her wealth among South Carolina players The South Carolina women's basketball coach is making sure her players share in the money when she is approached for advertising deals. By Kareem Copeland ●  Read more »   Can a daily crossword puzzle slow cognitive decline? A new study finds that regularly trying the daily crossword may help slow decline in some people with mild cognitive impairment, an early stage of faltering memory. By Teddy Amenabar ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Get breaking news alerts, offline reading lists and more. Download the app   Five tips from experts on taking a mental health break from college Experts offer recommendations for college students who need to take a leave of absence to tend to mental health challenges. By Lindsey Bever ●  Read more »   Boy's bright idea to help mom turned into his own candle business Alejandro Buxton, who's 12, started selling on Etsy. This fall he opened a Smell of Love kiosk at a Virginia mall. By Andrea Sachs ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   ADVICE What's the best way to thank hospitality workers? By The Way Concierge addresses supporting the people who make travel possible. By Natalie B. Compton ●  Read more »   Jewel-toned roasted vegetables make a splendid side any time of year This opulent-looking, colorful side makes a rich but healthful addition to your Thanksgiving table -- and year round. By Ellie Krieger ●  Read more »   How to thaw a turkey The best way to safely thaw turkey, how to defrost quickly, and how to cook a bird from frozen in a pinch. By Aaron Hutcherson ●  Read more »   Rogue artist fills city potholes with mosaics and social commentary Jim Bachor installed a mosaic of a spine in D.C. "to remind people of what it is." By Cathy Free ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Must Reads for a curated selection of our best journalism in your inbox every Saturday, plus a peek behind the scenes into how one story came together. Sign up »

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