Good News: The west African nation of Gabon is using a debt-for-nature swap to protect tens of thousands of square miles of marine reserves, link HERE.

The Good Word: A wonderful quote from P.L. Travers on children’s literature.

Good To Know: Some amazing information about the eruption of Tambora in 1815…

Good News: Scientists have taken another major step toward the goal of nuclear-fusion-powered energy! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the history of Dublin’s beautiful St. Patrick’s Cathedral, HERE.

Good Company: Spend some time with chef/entrepreneur/philanthropist Massimo Bottura, HERE.

Sounds Good: Wrapping up a week of hip-hop away from the mainstream, check out the brilliant Somali-Canadian artist K’naan and his brilliant track, “Strugglin'”, HERE.