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Staying Safe, Staying Kind ❤‍🩹

Published about 2 months ago • 4 min read

👋 Hi friends,

It’s been a rough week for news headlines hasn’t it?

As the world becomes smaller and smaller and information travels more quickly, it's easier to feel connected to disasters unfolding in the news.

What I've been trying to do when I am overwhelmed by the headlines, is to look for small pockets of joy to stay grounded, and also small ways that I can help from afar.

One way to help ❤‍🩹

​World Central Kitchen is on the ground supporting the rescuers in Camp Mystic and other central Texas communities impacted by the flooding of the Guadalupe River last week.

They also still have teams in war zones like Gaza and Ukraine, they are feeding those battling wildfires in Hatay and just deployed to assist in earthquake-impacted areas of Guatamala.

A small monthly donation to World Central Kitchen is just one way I try to support those out there in communities making a difference.

Wherever you are in the world reading this, I hope that you and your loved ones are safe and well. 🙏
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What's YOUR best tip for finding a bit of joy in the world these days? Hit reply and let me know!

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It may seem a long way off when you’re dealing with summer heat waves and counting fireflies, but my favorite season is just around the corner.

If you’re planning ahead for leaf peeping this autumn, you might consider Shenandoah Valley as an easy day trip from Washington DC.
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Malia Yoshioka

Malia Yoshioka is a freelance Food & Travel Writer and ESL Tutor from Hawaii. She's slowly eating her way around the world, 43 countries and counting so far! Get behind the scenes news, travel tips and the best food stories from around the web in her weekly Savor the Journey newsletter.

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