Good News: Spain reintroduces wild horses on the Iberian highlands, Link HERE.

The Good Word: Listen to Lewis Carroll’s amazing poem, “Jabberwocky”.

Good To Know: More evidence for the power of music…

Good News: Astonishingly good news for sea turtles in Florida! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Learn about the beautiful paintings of London created by Claude Monet, HERE.

Good For You: Spend a few minutes meditating and appreciating great art, HERE.

Sounds Good: Check out a brilliant performance from Louis Armstrong of the 1928 hit song, “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love, Baby”, HERE

Good News: Research points toward the benefits of Universal Basic Income, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A quote from Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”!

Good To Know: An impressive fact about Mozart…

Good News: Great news about enhanced background checks on firearms in the U.S.! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Get an overview of the many sights of London, HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: Kicking off a week celebrating the upcoming birthday of Louis Armstrong, listen to one of his earliest recordings, HERE.

Good News: Amazing progress in the fight against cancer! Link HERE.

The Good Word: One more amazing quote from Jane Austen.

Good To Know: Some (un)surprising trivia about American Thanksgiving eating….

Good News: Using litigation to fight against climate change is growing, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Check out a great video from Great Art Explained, looking at Florence, Italy, through the lens of three Michelangelo sculptures! Link HERE.

Good Company: The phenomenal Australian-made cartoon series Blue makes for Good Company! Watch some, HERE.

Sounds Good: Learn a bit more about jazz music legend Charlie Christian, HERE!

Good News: Shipping giant Maersk is going green with their cargo ships! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A lovely reminder from Jane Austen to ponder today.

Good To Know: A fun bit of trivia about Wisconsin!

Good News: Could espresso help stave off Alzheimer’s Disease? Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the street foods of Florence, Italy! Link HERE.

Good Times: Happy birthday (tomorrow!) to the brilliant artist and provocateur, Marcel Duchamp! Learn about the man, and his art and ideas, HERE.

Sounds Good: Listen to the wonderful music of Charlie Christian on day one of our two-day celebration of his artistry. Have a playlist! HERE!

Good News: A particular algae may be helpful to provide vegans with vitamin B12! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A brilliant quote from Jane Austen!

Good To Know: A great historical fact about a library in Dublin…

Good News: A repair shop run by refugees is set to open in the UK, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Continue to explore Florence, Italy! Today we tour with Rick Steves, HERE.

Good For You: Betty White is always a delight, so spend a few minutes watching her play the classic TV game show “Password”, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the swing-era trumpet legend, Erskine Hawkins! Check him out with his orchestra in 1938, HERE.

Good News: More great progress in the fight to treat Alzheimer’s Disease, Link HERE.

The Good Word: An important linguistic reminder from Jane Austen…

Good To Know: A interesting historic fact about World War I!

Good News: Great news for bird conservation in England! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Check out an amazing (and beautifully made) travel guide for Florence, HERE.

Bon Appetit: Explore Florence’s culinary delights alongside Phil Rosenthal, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the brilliant drummer, Brian Blade! Check out a brief but insightful interview with him HERE.

Good News: There is a pathway to the end of the HIV/AIDS epidemic by the end of this decade! Link HERE

The Good Word: A wonderful quote from Jane Austen!

Good To Know: A brilliantly fun word fact…

Good News: Deforestation of the Amazon rainforest in Colombia is on the downswing! Link HERE!

Wonderful World: We begin our weeklong exploration of Florence, Italy, with an Expedia Vacation Travel Guide, HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: Happy early birthday to the late, great Johnny Hodges! Check out a brilliant performance HERE.

Good News: France is offering financial incentive to repair clothing rather than dispose of it! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A wonderful quote from Mister Rogers.

Good To Know: A brilliant bit of nerdy food trivia…

Good News: The US Food and Drug Administration had approved an Alzheimer’s Treatment drug! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore a bit of Barcelona with Rick Steves, HERE.

Good For You: Really good food & cooking shows are very Good For You, so check out an episode of The Chef Show available on Netflix, HERE.

Sounds Good: Listen to Ralph (Rafe’) Vaughan Williams’s arrangement of “Dona Nobis Pacem”, HERE.

Good News: The “coal rebound” myth seems to be debunked! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A brilliant reminder from Mister Rogers!

Good To Know: A delightful bit of Sesame Street trivia…

Good News: Paris is taking on SUVs in the city, Link HERE.

Wonderful World + Bon Appetit: Join Phil Rosenthal as he tours and dines his way around Barcelona, HERE.

Sounds Good: Swing into your day with Miles Davis performing “Well, You Needn’t”, HERE.

Good News: A new report shows massive improvements in the availability of drinking water around the world, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A great quote from Thoreau to take you into the weekend!

Good To Know: An amazing bit of trivia about oak trees and acorns…

Good News: Great news about the fight against deforestation in the Amazon! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the splendid city of Vancouver, B.C., HERE!

Good Company: Spend some time in the very Good Company of the YouTube channel “Great Art Explained”, and learn about Gustav Klimt and his work, “The Kiss”. Link HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the late, great drummer, “Philly” Joe Jones! Check him out performing with Thelonious Monk, HERE!

Good News: Global solar panel installation is on the upswing! Link HERE.

The Good Word: An absolutely brilliant quote from Henry David Thoreau!

Good To Know: Some amazing information about the power of planting trees…

Good News: An innovative way to recycle solar panels, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Sydney, Australia is the destination today! Explore this amazing place HERE!

Good Times + Sounds Good: Check out an astonishing performance from the rock band Queen at the Live Aid concert from July 13, 1985, HERE!

Good News: A new study offers hope for global coral reefs systems, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A classic quote from Henry David Thoreau!

Good To Know: A stunning fact about trees…

Good News: The number of deaths after breast cancer diagnoses has plummeted! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the city of Melbourne, Australia! It ranked as the third most-livable city in the world recently. Learn why, HERE.

Good For You: Yoga is definitely Good For You. Try some out HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday, Paul Gonsalves! Check out his stunning solo on Duke Ellington’s Diminuendo & Crescendo In Blue, HERE.

Good News: A new blood test may help early cancer detection, Link HERE.

The Good Word: Another terrific quote from Henry David Thoreau!

Good To Know: More mind-boggling facts about trees!

Good News: Bringing back a temperate rainforest in Scotland! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore an amazing restaurant in Copenhagen, with Phil Rosenthal! Link HERE.

Bon Appetit: …and join Phil as he eats his way around Tokyo, HERE.

Sounds Good; Happy birthday to the late, great jazz trumpeter, Lee Morgan! Check him out performing with the Oscar Peterson Trio, HERE

Good News: New Zealand is ditching the plastic bags used for fruits and veg at supermarkets! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A brilliant quote from Thoreau!

Good To Know: A mind-blowing fact about trees….

Good News: The Economist magazine has published its list of the most livable cities in the world! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the Most Livable City On Earth, Vienna! Let Rick Steves be your guide, HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the brilliant jazz trumpeter, Cootie Williams! Check him out, soloing on “Take The A Train”, HERE

Good News: Regenerative farming may become a major player in the fight agains climate change! Link HERE.

The Good Word: Douglas Adams waxes rhapsodic about PG Wodehouse!

Good To Know: A fun bit of information about Hawaii and ukuleles…

Good News: Belize has been declared malaria-free by the World Health Organization! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore how wonderful our world really is with six hours of amazing footage, HERE.

Good Company: Spend some relaxing and thoughtful time with John Butler as he talks about meditation, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the amazing jazz keyboardist, Joe Zawinul! Listen to the definitive recording of his classic tune “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy” HERE.

Good News: Australian researchers have a drug to fight Long-COVID, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A hilarious quote from Wodehouse!

Good To Know: An amazing bit of popsicle trivia…

Good News: Switzerland take a big step to fight the loss of glaciers, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Spend a few hours virtually relaxing at Mount Rainier, HERE.

Good Times: On this date in 1957, John Lennon was introduced to Paul McCartney! Listen to actual recordings of John performing that day, HERE.

Sounds Good:…and listen to some of the earliest recordings of John and Paul together, along with a teenaged George Harrison, HERE.

Good News: Global shipping could cut its CO2 emissions be nearly half by the end of the decade! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A great quote from PG Wodehouse on the life of a novelist!

Good To Know: A wonderful bit of information about whales near New York City…

Good News: London is modeling a plan for clean air in big cities, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Take a few hours to soar over the beauty of Oahu, HERE.

Good For You: Learn some stuff and have a laugh while doing so! Check out an episode of QI, HERE.

Sounds Good: Learn about the life of the brilliant political musician Woody Guthrie, HERE. And then listen to his amazing songs, HERE.

Good News: China is way ahead on its renewable energy goals, Link HERE.

The Good Word: Another brilliant quote from PG Wodehouse!

Good To Know: A really fun fact about the “dog days of summer”…

Good News: A wonderful new ban in Wales spells good news for wildlife there! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Take a little break, underwater! 11 hours of incredibly soothing footage awaits you HERE.

Bon Appetit: Explore great eats in the Seattle-area town of Woodinville, HERE.

Sounds Good: Listen to Gershwin’s classic “Rhapsody In Blue”, HERE

Good News: Indigenous lands are being returned to their original custodians, a big win for the climate! Link HERE.

The Good Word: More linguistic joy from PG Wodehouse!

Good To Know: Some impressive statistics about hot dog consumption in the U.S. around summertime!

Good News: The Church of England has severed ties with Big Oil companies, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Check out “Adventures of Peter and Lauren” on YouTube and watch the two-minute trailer, HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: Listen to the beautifully evocative “Grand Canyon Suite”, HERE.

Good News: Minke whales sighted off the coast of Wales gives conservationists hope! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A lovely quote from PG Wodehouse.

Good To Know: Another reason to love summertime…

Good News: Reusable water bottle use is skyrocketing in the UK! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore five delightful specialty coffee shops in Paris, HERE.

Good Company: Spend some time in the very Good Company of PG Wodehouse’s classic characters, Jeeves and Wooster, HERE.

Sounds Good: Head into your summery weekend with Astrid Gilberto singing “Corcovado”, HERE

Good News: A recent study supports afternoon naps for brain health! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A brilliant quote from the preface to PG Wodehouse’s “Summer Lightning”!

Good To Know: Some interesting facts about summertime thunderstorms…

Good News: AI is being used to help the environment in England, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Check out some amazing coffee shops in Barcelona, Link HERE.

Good Times: On this date in 1613, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre burned down…the good news is that it was rebuilt several years ago! Learn a bit about the recent production of “A Comedy of Errors”, HERE.

Sounds Good: Celebrate the sounds of summertime with Buena Vista Social Club and their performance of the song “Candela”, HERE

Good News: A hybrid-powered ferry begins service on the English Channel, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A lovely quote from PG Wodehouse!

Good To Know: A fun bit of ice cream trivia…

Good News: More clean energy transportation news, this time for buses at Glastonbury Music Fest! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the wonders of Vienna’s coffee houses, HERE.

Good For You: Learn about great art! Check out Great Art Explained: The Starry Night, HERE.

Sounds Good: Relax a bit more today with the album “On The Town with the Oscar Peterson Trio”, HERE.

Good News: Highland Tigers have been reintroduced to the Scottish Highlands! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A truly wonderful quote from Leo Tolstoy!

Good To Know: A fun fact about caffeine!

Good News: More good news about the restoration of England’s temperate rainforests, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Learn about the gorgeous dark skies of Glacier National Park, HERE.

Good Company: Spend some time with Officer Clemmons from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, HERE.

Sounds Good: Check out a phenomenal performance from Otis Redding, HERE!

Good News: Blue whale populations are nearing their pre-whaling levels, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A wonderful reminder about savoring nature, from Henry David Thoreau!

Good To Know: A startling fact about a really big volcano…

Good News: The British Museum has severed ties with British Petroleum! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the wonders of Denali National Park with sled dogs, Link HERE!

Good Times: Celebrate the anniversary of the premiere of a Disney animated classic, HERE.

Sounds Good: Check out a new song from the phenomenal K’Naan, HERE!

Good News: A smart re-use of hand sanitizer dispensers in the Netherlands! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A wonderful reminder from Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Good To Know: Some important information about armadillos…

Good News: England is building overpasses for bison! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the scenic wonders of Olympic National Park, HERE.

Good For You: Watch a delightful clip from The Graham Norton Show, HERE.

Sounds Good: More music from the Playing For Change Band…”Love Train”! Link HERE.

Good News: An anti-diabetes drug may also prevent Long Covid! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A lovely bit of poetry about nature, from Lord Byron.

Good To Know: Some mind-boggling information about prehistoric penguins…

Good News: Iceland becomes the latest nation to ban the horror of conversion therapy! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the amazing geology and geography of Arches National Park, HERE.

Bon Appetit: An easy and delicious recipe for Garlic Noodles, from Kenji! Link HERE.

Sounds Good: Check out this uplifting video rendition of “Everyday People”, HERE.

Good News: An amazing breakthrough in the quest for unlimited solar power, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A lovely verse about our place in and among Nature.

Good To Know: A surprising fact about the benefits of bats!

Good News: An amazing new satellite can help in the movement toward energy efficient buildings! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Learn about the spectacular Grand Canyon National Park, HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: Check out this incredible performance of the old spiritual song, “Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around”, performed by The Roots and TV On The Radio, HERE

Good News: Construction works have uncovered a Roman mausoleum in the Southwark area of London, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A great thought from jazz pianist Dave Brubeck.

Good To Know: A fun fact about the U.S. dollar!

Good News: A huge donation will help fund coral restoration in Hawaii, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the stunning Durham Cathedral from the air! Link HERE.

Good Company: Check out a great interview with Dave Brubeck, HERE…

Sounds Good: …and then listen to Brubeck and his quartet performing the legendary “Take Five”, HERE.

Good News: Exercise can reverse your biological age! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A wonderful quote from the genius, Duke Ellington.

Good To Know: An amazing fact about reindeer!

Good News: Exercise can fight diabetes risk! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the splendid town of Mont St. Michel in France, HERE.

Good Times: Check out this brilliant performance of “In The Hall of the Mountain King” by birthday boy Edvard Grieg, HERE.

Sounds Good: Sonny Rollins is one go the greatest jazz sax players, period. Watch him HERE.

Good News: A Scottish whisky distillery is trialling an electric heavy-goods truck to move its stock, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A great (and funny!) jazz music quote from Thelonious Monk…

Good To Know: A really interesting fact about houseflies!

Good News: San Francisco has lowered its homeless population with an innovative program that uses crisis responders before police! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Learn a bit about the stunning cathedral in Cologne, Germany! Link HERE.

Good For You: The brilliant podcast “A History of the World in 100 Objects” gives a fascinating overview of human history in bite-sized episodes. Check out the first one, HERE.

Sounds Good: Revel in the beauty of the Oscar Peterson Trio’s live 1964 performance of “Hymn To Freedom”, HERE.

Good News: Solar farms are turning out to be great habitats as well! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A brilliant thought from the mind of Duke Ellington.

Good To Know: Some mind-boggling information about blue whales…

Good News: Finally, some good news about Artificial Intelligence! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the wonders of the Duomo di Firenze (Florence Cathedral), alongside Rick Steves, HERE.

Bon Appetit: Not enough Florence for you? Explore more of it (especially its FOOD!) with Phil Rosenthal, HERE.

Sounds Good: Chill out with a live performance of “So What” by the phenomenal Miles Davis group in 1959. Link HERE.

Good News: A new blood test provides hope for early detection of several cancers! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A thought-provoking quote from trumpet genius Miles Davis.

Good To Know: A charming historic anecdote about the last man on the moon…

Good News: Great news for the Great Barrier Reef, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Take a stunning 360-degree virtual tour of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: Watch an amazing half-hour performance from jazz genius Thelonious Monk, HERE.

Good News: Fossil fuel companies are getting hammered by great legislation, Link HERE.

The Good Word: Another beautiful reminder from John Muir.

Good To Know: A fun historic fact about a National Park first…

Good News: Yet MORE reason to take up (or continue) a yoga habit! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the first National Park in the U.S…Yellowstone! Link HERE!

Good Company: Spend a few minutes of reflection with Henry David “Hammerin’ Hank” Thoreau, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the brilliant Cole Porter! Hear some of his amazing songs as sung by Ella Fitzgerald, HERE.

Good News: Fungus could be a key to fighting carbon emissions! Link HERE.

The Good Word: Another great quote from naturalist John Muir.

Good To Know: A startling fact about the Grand Canyon…

Good News: A rare primate species celebrates the birth of a newborn in a UK zoo, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the many wonders of Yosemite National Park, HERE.

Good Times: Celebrate the installation of Michelangelo’s statue of David in Florence in 1509 by learning more about the sculpture, HERE.

Sounds Good: Tomorrow is the birthday of the great Cole Porter! Watch Fred Astaire and Eleanor Powell tap to his classic “Begin The Beguine” HERE

Good News: A Ukrainian startup is creating a polystyrene alternative from fungus! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A wonderful quote from John Muir!

Good To Know: Some amazing facts about some obscure National Parks…

Good News: Some great facts for World Oceans Day!

Wonderful World: Take a moment to appreciate the Ohanapecosh River on Mount Rainier, HERE.

Good For You: Art and Mindfulness are both Good For You, so enjoy a bit of both, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the great jazz guitarist, Grant Green! Watch him perform HERE.

Good News: UK households are turning to heat pumps and loving them! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A great quote from naturalist John Muir.

Good To Know: A stunning fact about Great Sand Dunes National Park…

Good News: Great news about the jobs market as the energy sector transitions to green sources! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the incredible Olympic National Park, HERE!

Bon Appetit: Lyaness is the lates cocktail spot created by the legendary Mr. Lyan; let him tell you more about it HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the brilliant swing era bandleader, Jimmie Lunceford! Watch him and his band performing in 1936! Link HERE.

Good News: A massive study on human aging is underway in the UK, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A lovely quote from Sir Paul McCartney on being a good person.

Good To Know: An amazing historical fact about the Beatles first recording session…

Good News: The UN released information about the massive potential economic benefits of ending plastic waste! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the majestic Durham Cathedral alongside travel guru Rick Steves, HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke…

Sounds Good: Happy belated birthday to the brilliant Fats Waller! Check him out performing with legendary tap dancers Jeni Leon and Bill Robinson, HERE.

Good News: Platypuses are returning to Sydney for the first time in decades! Link HERE.

The Good Word: Listen to part of the amazing “St. Crispin’s Day” speech from Shakespeare’s Henry V.

Good To Know: An amazing bit of UK history…

Good News: Conservationists released hundreds of endangered sea horses into the waters off Australia’s eastern coast, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the amazing Cairo with Rick Steves, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the legendary Big Joe Turner! Watch him perform his hit “Shake, Rattle and Roll”, HERE.

Good News: A new study shows that listening to, or practicing, music can grow gray matter! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A lovely speech from Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”.

Good To Know: An amazing fact about the Great Fire of London…

Good News: A massive solar farm has been built in China! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the amazing regions of Andalusia, Gibraltar, and Tangier, HERE!

Good Times: On this date in 1980, Mt. St. Helens erupted in Washington State. Learn more and see some amazing footage, HERE.

Sounds Good: Today is the birthday of the great jazz sax player, Paul Quinichette! Watch him blow, HERE

Good News: The endangered rainforests of the UK have a new ally: a charity specifically aimed to restore them! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A wonderful quote from William Shakespeare!

Good To Know: A surprising fact about Buckingham Palace…

Good News: Another important milestone in green engird was crossed last week, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the delights of several Greek Islands alongside Rick Steves, HERE.

Good For You + Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the brilliant (and eccentric) composer, Erik Satie! Listen to his melancholy masterpiece, Gymnopedie No. 1, played by a master, HERE.

Good News: A type of microbe that consumes plastic at reasonable temperatures has been found! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A brilliant quote from Shakespeare’s “Measure for Measure”.

Good To Know: A fun bit of trivia about the United Kingdom…

Good News: A Ukrainian artist will perform Crimean folksongs at the Eurovision Song Contest this week, Link HERE!

Wonderful World: Explore Athens and some great Greek side-trips with Rick Steves, HERE.

Bon Appetit: …And then take a mouth-watering street food tour of the same region, HERE.

Sounds Good: Celebrate Woody Herman’s birthday with this swinging performance of his first big hit, “At The Woodchopper’s Ball”! Link HERE

Good News: New York State legislature has passed a landmark climate bill! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A classic quote from Shakespeare’s “As You Like It”!

Good To Know: An amazing fact about one of Shakespeare’s plays…

Good News: The map of human DNA got a big update this past week, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore amazing Istanbul today, with Rick Steves! Link HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: Happy birthday (yesterday) to the brilliant and influential jazz musician, Sidney Bechet! Check out his performance of “I’ve Found A New Baby”, HERE

Good News: Six lifestyle changes that can help fend off dementia and Alzheimer’s! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A really good reminder for you today.

Good To Know: An impressive fact about London!

Good News: Hope for leopard populations in southern Africa, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the stunning Kinkaku-ji Temple in Kyoto, Japan, HERE.

Good Company: Watch an excerpt from an interview with jazz drummer Charli Persip telling a great story about working with pianist Red Garland, HERE.

Sounds Good: …And then listen to Red Garland himself on his classic album “Red Garland’s Piano”, Link HERE.

Good News: Greece is installing “self-operating” wheelchair access ramps at their beaches! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A lovely thought from His Holiness The Dalai Lama.

Good To Know: A truly odd historical fact from the UK…

Good News: Eating walnuts can help adolescents to develop better brains! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Take a short virtual vacation to the breathtaking Nacho Falls of Japan, HERE.

Good Times: Happy birthday to the late Salvador Dali! Learn a bit about him and one of his most famous paintings, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday, also, to Irving Berlin! Watch Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers sing and dance to Berlin’s immortal “Cheek To Cheek”, HERE.

Good News: A company called “Single Handed” is creating devices to help hand-motor-function impaired people, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A great set of reminders from Mahatma Gandhi!

Good To Know: A truly bizarre historic fact about beards in England…

Good News: More good news about the Amazon rainforests in the hands of indigenous caretakers! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the stunning Ashikaga Flower Park in Japan, HERE.

Good For You: Enjoy another wonderful scene with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, in honor of Fred’s birthday today! Link HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the brilliant Mary Lou Williams! Check her out HERE,

Good News: Conservation efforts are underway to save UK sturgeon, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A lovely quote about kindness from Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

Good To Know: An odd historical fact about King Henry III and his menagerie…

Good News: A European aerospace company is working towards a hydrogen-fueled hypersonic commercial aircraft! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Take a virtual trip to the magnificent Mount Yoshino, HERE.

Bon Appetit: Check out 5 of the Best Street Food Finds in Tokyo! Link HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy belated birthday to Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky! Watch the Belin Philharmonic Orchestra perform “The Waltz of the Flowers” from The Nutcracker, HERE.

Good News: Conservationists in Tahiti have completed the world’s largest species reintroduction, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A delightful quote from Mark Twain, about kindness.

Good To Know: A surprising fact about Margaret Thatcher…

Good News: A great invention to help Ukranians left in the cold after Russian bombing, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the wonder of the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto, Japan! Link HERE!

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: Happy birthday (yesterday) to the great Johannes Brahms! Learn about his life, HERE.

Good News: Another powerful new drug has been trialled to fight Alzheimer’s, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A good reminder from Henry David Thoreau…

Good To Know: A brilliant historical fact about the end of World War II!

Good News: The Brazilian government is giving millions of acres of Amazon rainforest back to the indigenous peoples who live there, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Celebrating my home city, Seattle! Link HERE.

Good Company: Phil Rosenthal is brilliant and lovely. Listen to him talk for a bit, HERE.

Sounds Good: Spend a few wonderful minutes enjoying the terpsichorean splendor of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, HERE.

Good News: A stretch of highway in Sweden will be able to help charge electric vehicles, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A wonderful reminder from J.R.R. Tolkien!

Good To Know: A delightful fact about a classic work of literature…

Good News: Yet more evidence in favor of being more physically active even as we get older, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Give yourself a virtual vacation to the wonderful city of Adelaide, Australia, HERE.

Good Times: Happy birthday to the late, great pop artist Keith Haring! Learn about the significance of his work HERE.

Sounds Good: Summer is approaching, so get in the mood with a wonderful live performance of Buena Vista Social Club, HERE.

Good News: Solar power continues to grow in the UK, Link HERE!

The Good Word: A great Mister Rogers quote that is always worth returning to.

Good To Know: A delightful historic fact about President Teddy Roosevelt’s daughter…

Good News: Scientists have discovered a new microbe that might be able to help fight climate change! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the delights of Honolulu, HERE.

Good For You: Check out an absolutely wonderful swing dance performance from Juan & Sharon from 2009, HERE.

Sounds Good: Lift your spirits with this beautiful nearly-spontaneous choral performance of Bob Marley’s anthemic “One Love”, HERE.

Good News: Mattel has announced a new Barbie with Down’s Syndrome debuting soon! Link HERE.

The Good Word: An absolutely delightful quote from P.G. Wodehouse.

Good To Know: Some fun trivia about composer Franz Liszt…

Good News: British rainforest restoration has gotten another helpful boost, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the glories of the amazing city of London alongside Rick Steves, HERE.

Bon Appetit: Check out this brief video celebrating amazing British street foods! Link HERE.

Sounds Good: Watch Prince show the world how brilliant a guitarist he is, HERE.

Good News: The UK has deployed mobile lung cancer diagnosis vehicles (Lung Trucks!) and they are having a positive effect, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A wonderful, classic quote from C.S. Lewis.

Good To Know: An odd fact about Texas…

Good News: Social media might just be helping kids to read! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Learn a bit about the creation of Disneyland, HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: Watch this phenomenal live performance of “Gates of Steel” by DEVO, HERE.

Good News: The annual Goldman environmental prizes (the Green Nobel Prizes) have been awarded! Link HERE.

The Good Word: Some wonderful words about Ella Fitzgerald!

Good To Know: A fun bit of trivia about Disneyland and cats…

Good News: River restoration had a big year in 2022! Find out more HERE.

Wonderful World: Check out the amazing Conoco gas station in Shamrock, Texas, and Art Deco icon, and inspiration in Disney/Pixar’s “Cars”! Link HERE.

Good Company: Watch Ella Fitzgerald’s delightful acceptance speech at the 1987 NAACP Image Awards, HERE.

Sounds Good: Want more Ella? Of COURSE you do! So enjoy an entire concert, HERE.

Good News: A new compostable and sustainable plastic wrap has been created from seaweed! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A lovely quote from Ella Fitzgerald!

Good To Know: A delightful verbal fact about cats…

Good News: Jordanian inventors have developed a machine that can pull water from air, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Learn a bit about the classic “Wigwam Motels” along Route 66, HERE.

Good Times: Happy anniversary to this very show, The Daily Good! Check out the trailer to the Mister Rogers documentary that gave shape to the podcast, HERE.

Sounds Good: Ella Fitzgerald’s legendary performance of “Mack The Knife” at a concert in Berlin has a great backstory! Learn it HERE.

Good News: The world’s first rewilding center has opened in Scotland! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A pithy quote from Ella Fitzgerald.

Good To Know: An amazing fact about a very, very, very old cat…

Good News: Cardiovascular benefits for older people from just walking! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Check out the odd and delightful “Cadillac Ranch” in Amarillo, Texas, HERE.

Good For You + Sounds Good: The music and style of Ella Fitzgerald is always Good For You, so watch her performing alongside Frank Sinatra! Link HERE.

Good News: A new reforestation project in England gets underway, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A great reminder for you today, from Ella Fitzgerald.

Good To Know: A surprising bit of trivia about speedy kitties…

Good News: A Welsh national park takes on climate change, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Check out the legendary Oklahoma Onion Burgers at Sid’s Diner, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy Birthday to Ella Fitzgerald! Watch her swing “Cheek To Cheek”, HERE.

Good News: The UK government has approved a massive subsidy to scale up lab-grown meat! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A wonderful quote from the great Ella Fitzgerald!

Good To Know: A great bit of trivia about cats…

Good News: Book sales SOARED in the UK last year! Learn more HERE.

Wonderful World: Take a virtual road trip down Route 66 with a highlight video, HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: Listen to Ella Fitzgerald’s first hit song, “A-Tisket, A-Tasket”, HERE.

Good News: Previously undiscovered coral reefs have been found near the Galapagos! Link HERE.

The Good Word: One more amazing quote from Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

Good To Know: An incredible fact about grizzly bears…

Good News: One of the UKs largest seagrass meadows has been discovered off the coast of Cornwall, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Learn about the remarkable and beautiful Classical Gardens of Suzhou, HERE.

Good Company + Sounds Good: The brilliant jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal passed away last Sunday. Check out a delightful interview with him HERE, and then watch him play “Poinciana”, HERE.

Good News: The global economy can completely decarbonize with a little financial commitment! Link HERE.

The Good Word: Another great quote from Coleridge!

Good To Know: A truly startling fact about some New York-base ants…

Good News: The Seine River in Paris is getting cleaned up in advance of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the magnificent Potala Palace in Tibet, HERE!

Good Times: Celebrate the birthday (this past Sunday…) of the legendary Charlie Chaplin, by watching an extraordinary documentary about him! Part One is HERE.

Sounds Good: More brilliant, positive Hip-Hop! Listen to the brilliant Blackalicious performing “Make You Feel That Way”, HERE.

Good News: A new anti-Malaria vaccine is going into use in Africa! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A good reminder today, from Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

Good To Know: An odd fact about Brad Pitt…

Good To Know: Australia is pioneering the use of mushrooms (!!!) to eliminate cigarette butt waste, Link HERE!

Wonderful World: Take a virtual visit to a mountain in China, sacred to Taoism! Link HERE.

Good For You: Curious about Tai Chi? Learn about it, and learn how to do it, HERE! And read Harvard’s explanation of Tai Chi’s health benefits HERE.

Sounds Good: Check out the brilliance of Queen Latifah and her first major hit, “Ladies First”, HERE.

Good News: The loudest bird in the UK is on the way back from near-extinction! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A great bit of wisdom from Samuel Taylor Coleridge!

Good To Know: A surprising bit of Muppet trivia…

Good News: Making a river more crooked is helping salmon, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Learn about the astonishing Tulou, HERE.

Bon Appetit: Explore amazing Hong Kong alongside the delightful Phil Rosenthal! Link HERE.

Sounds Good: Dig the brilliance of hip-hop collective Arrested Development, HERE.

Good News: International Finance Corporation has stopped funding new coal projects! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A wonderful quote from the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge!

Good To Know: A fun bit of trivia about a hedgehog.

Good News: Tigers in India are thriving thanks to conservation efforts, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the beauty of the Wulingyuan area of China thanks to UNESCO! Link HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: Check out the conscious hip-hop sounds of seminal group, Poor Righteous Teachers, HERE.

Good News: Ghana is the first nation to approve the use of a powerful anit-Malaria vaccine! Link HERE.

The Good Word: One more wonderful quote from Alexander Pope this week.

Good To Know: An incredible fact about water…

Good News: Even more amazing news about vaccines being developed! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the wild beauty of the west of Ireland with Rick Steves, HERE!

Good Company: Take some peaceful and thoughtful time today with John Butler. Link HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy early birthday to the legendary blues singer, Bessie Smith! Watch and listen to this legend, HERE.

Good News: The Tongass wilderness in Alaska has had its protections reinstated, Link HERE.

The Good Word: Another fantastic quote from Alexander Pope!

Good To Know: Still more great facts about water…

Good News: European rail travel is expanding with more night train routes! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the lovely town of Kinsale in Ireland, with Rick Steves, HERE.

Good Times: Celebrate the anniversary of the premiere of Handel’s “Messiah” with this amazing performance from the Royal Choral Society of the “Hallelujah Chorus”, Link HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the brilliant jazz musician, Bud Freeman! Check him out HERE.

Good News: Great Britain’s few remaining temperate rainforests are getting a preservation boost, Link HERE!

The Good Word: A brilliant and thoughtful couplet from Alexander Pope.

Good To Know: More amazing facts about water!

Good News: Cargo bikes are about to go big in London! Link HERE

Wonderful World: The wonders of the Book of Kells, HERE!

Good For You: Love beautiful photography AND coffee? Look no further! Click HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the legendary jazz clarinetist, Johnny Dodds! Listen to him performing with Louis Armstrong and His Hot Five, HERE.

Good News: Patients in the UK with some rare inherited cancers will soon have access to a remarkable drug to help fight the disease, Link HERE!

The Good Word: A brilliant short poem from Alexander Pope, with a familiar opening line…

Good To Know: Some truly amazing facts about the science of water!

Good News: NASA is sending the most diverse crew in lunar exploratory history next year! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the remarkable Guinness Storehouse tour, HERE.

Bon Appetit: Check out an unaired scene from “Somebody Feed Phil”‘s Dublin episode, HERE!

Sounds Good: Happy almost-birthday to the incredible Herbie Hancock! Listen to one of his early hit tunes, “Cantaloupe Island”, HERE.

Good News: England’s brilliant policies are on track to eradicate Hepatitis C ahead of schedule! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A quote worth pondering from Alexander Pope.

Good To Know: Some amazing facts about the Earth’s water…

Good News: The BBC is creating an educational program for the children of Afghanbistan whoare being denied schooling by the Taliban, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the charming seaside village of Baltimore, Ireland, HERE!

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: Celebrate the life and music of the great swing singer, Helen Forrest! Check out an amazing performance HERE!

Good News: Rewilding efforts in the UK are getting a major financial boost! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A splendid couplet from George Herbert about kindness!

Good To Know: Some amazing facts about dandelions…

Good News: Evidence suggests that conserving animal species could help mitigate carbon pollution, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Take a virtual tour of the phenomenal British Museum alongside Rick Steves, HERE.

Good Company: Spending time “with” Ted Lasso is always very Good Company. Check out a delightful collection of moments from the show HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to Billie Holiday! Watch a rare performance from 1956 HERE.

Good News: An arts initiative has raised millions to help preserve live music venues in the UK! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A brief, but brilliant, quote from George Herbert…

Good To Know: A great bit of trivia about foxgloves!

Good News: A new study gives hope for the explosive growth of our population on Earth, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the many wonders of London’s Kew Gardens, HERE.

Good Times: Learn a thing or two about the influential Renaissance painter, Raphael, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the late, great jazz baritone sax player, Gerry Mulligan! Check him out live in 1962, HERE.

Good News: A new sail-ferry will take passengers across the English Channel soon! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A wonderfully important reminder from poet George Herbert.

Good To Know: A fascinating fact about roses!

Good News: Two historic appointments have been made in the UK; learn more HERE and HERE.

Wonderful World: Learn a bit about the City of London as well as the glorious St. Paul’s Cathedral, HERE!

Good For You: Parks and gardens are always Good For You, so check out 10 of London’s best, HERE!

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the legendary bebop drummer, Stan Levey! Listen to a classic track featuring his skills, HERE!

Good News: A community has rallied to save an important remnant of forest in London, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A quote from the brilliant poet, George Herbert.

Good To Know: A fascinating historical fact about tulips…

Good News: A college in Wales is offering a new degree for students who hope to help the environment! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Learn about Lyaness, currently the Best Bar in the World according to the Spirited Awards! Click HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: Happy belated birthday to Johann Sebastian Bach! Listen to the entire Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, HERE.

Good News: Australia is the first nation to recognize the use of psychedelics to treat depression and PTSD, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A great quote about joy from Dickens!

Good To Know: A wonderful dancing fact…

Good News: A fight to save the Amazon rainforest shifts into a higher gear, HERE.

Wonderful World: Get a brilliant overview of the things to see and do in Edinburgh, courtesy of Expedia, HERE.

Good Company: The genius of Walt Disney would have been some pretty Good Company. Learn more about him and his business in a phenomenal documentary, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the legendary baritone sax player, Harry Carney! Check him out playing his signature song, “Sophisticated Lady” with Duke Ellington, HERE!

Good News: Citizen science projects improve the wellbeing of the participants! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A brilliant quote from Mark Twain!

Good To Know: An odd fact about baby pandas…

Good News: Italian researchers have found a surprising upside to avalanches, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Take a brief tour of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile with Rick Steves, HERE.

Good Times: Happy birthday to the brilliant and influential painter, Vincent Van Gogh! Learn about him through his masterpiece, The Starry Night, HERE.

Sounds Good: Today is the birthday of the amazing pianist, singer and songwriter, Norah Jones! Watch her perform her hit, “Don’t Know Why”, HERE.

Good News: The banking giant Natwest has announced that they will no longer finance new fossil fuel projects! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A fantastic quote about sorrow and joy, from Rumi.

Good To Know: An interesting mailbox in Japan…

Good News: Wales has pledged to slow or stop their road construction plans and put more funding into eco-friendly transportation instead, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Take a delightful virtual guided tour of Edinburgh’s glorious St. Giles Cathedral, HERE.

Good For You: The movie “Harvey” is exceptionally Good For You, so watch this very brief scene, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the wonderful Bossa Nova singer, Astrud Gilberto! Watch her perform a medley of Bossa Nova hits on the Ed Sullivan show, HERE.

Good News: A small English village is using special lighting to preserve their lovely dark night skies, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A splendid reminder about the power of laughter!

Good To Know: A genuinely odd fact about a railway worker in 1880s South Africa…

Good News: Australia has blocked the creation of a new coal mine in Queensland, which is a big deal! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Visit the remarkable cocktail bar Panda & Sons in Edinburgh, HERE.

Bon Appetit: Pubs are a big part of life in the UK. Join Rick Steves as he shows you around a good one in Edinburgh, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the amazing jazz musician, Ben Webster! Check him out playing “Stardust” in 1971, HERE.

Good News: The German government is expected to introduce inexpensive regional rail this week, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A lovely reminder from Thich Nhat Hanh.

Good To Know: A surprising fact about the reign of Queen Victoria…

Good News: Beavewrs are being reintroduced to London to help rewind that city, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Check out one of the finest coffee shops in the world, The Milkman, in Edinburgh! Link HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the legendary tap dancer, Harold Nicholas! Check him out in an astounding dance number called “Mister BeBee”, HERE.

Good News: The World Happiness Report offers some wonderful findings in the wake of the pandemic and lockdowns, Link HERE.

The Good Word: One more great quote from Mister Rogers!

Good To Know: Just a little list of some early blooming spring flowers…

Good News: Some great news about the possibility of getting climate change under control! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Take a virtual food tour of Newcastle, HERE.

Good Company: Spend half an hour in the very Good Company of Rick Steves and listen to him explain his ideas about “Why We Travel”, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the brilliant tap dancer, Gene Nelson! Watch him in a delightful number from “She’s Working Her Way Through College” with Virginia Mayo, HERE.

Good News: Australia has announced the expansion of a Marine Park to make it the same size as Germany! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A truly thoughtful quote from Mister Rogers.

Good To Know: Some interesting info about how meteorologists mark the seasons!

Good News: More great benefits of the Mediterranean Diet, HERE.

Wonderful World: Visit the great Durham Cathedral near Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, alongside your guide Rick Steves, HERE.

Good Times: Learn a bit about the history of Elevators, HERE!

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the late, great jazz pianist and HARPSICHORD player, Johnny Guarnieri! Watch and listen to him HERE!

Good News: Two studies show health benefits from good relationships and regular exercise, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A thought-provoking quote from Mister Rogers…

Good To Know: A bit of information about Daylight Savings Time!

Good News: Schoolkids in London will get free meals next year, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Take a virtual trip up Newcastle Cathedral’s Lantern Tower, HERE.

Good For You: The brilliant sleight-of-hand magic of the late Brian Gillis is very Good For You! Watch some HERE.

Sounds Good: Witness the breathtaking collaboration between De La Soul and The Roots, HERE

Good News: Free childcare in the UK will expand dramatically in the near future! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A classic and well-known quote from the great Mister Rogers.

Good To Know: A fascinating bit of historical trivia about the month of March…

Good News: A tech startup has teamed with a local public pool in England to heat the water in a brilliant way! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Get a virtual guided tour from a Newcastle local, HERE!

Bon Appetit: The Newcastle suburb of Tynemouch hosts a lovely farmers market, complete with amazing food stalls! Check out five of them HERE.

Sounds Good: Today is the birthday of the great Russian composer, Modest Mussorgsky! Listen to his masterpiece, “Pictures at an Exhibition”, HERE.

Good News: A river in Albania has become the first to receive National Park status in Europe, Link HERE!

The Good Word: A quote from the brilliant Mister Rogers.

Good To Know: A little info about the vernal equinox…

Good News: More evidence about the many benefits of following the Mediterranean Diet! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the beautiful city of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne by foot, HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the legendary singer and guitarist, Sister Rosetta Tharpe! Check out her performance of “This Little Light of Mine”, HERE.

Good News: A river in Sussex, England, may be granted legal health rights soon! Link HERE.

The Good Word: One more amazing quote for you today, from Mister Rogers!

Good To Know: A fascinating look at the reality behind “the calm before the storm”…

Good News: Bicycling has increased massively in London’s city center, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Take a virtual lunch break at Waikiki’s incredibly popular Marugame Udon noodle house, HERE!

Good Company: Phil Rosenthal is always Good Company, and here, he visits an amazing Vietnamese restaurant in Honolulu, Pig and the Lady! Check it out HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the brilliant Nat King Cole! Watch him show off his piano chops on the Ed Sullivan TV show, HERE.

Good News: The future looks bright for solar power in the next several years, Link HERE.

The Good Word: Another wonderful quote from Mister Rogers!

Good To Know: Some fascinating facts about sea levels…

Good News: More great news about renewable energy sources, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Check out some of the most scenic drives and views on Oahu, HERE.

Good Times + Sounds Good: Happy belated birthday to the legendary Quincy Jones! See him leading his big band in 1960 on the hard bop classic, “Moanin'”. Link HERE.

Good News: A major advance in the United States goal to decarbonize! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A really important quote for you today, from Mister Rogers.

Good To Know: A fascinating bit of trivia about the driest place on the face of the Earth…

Good News: Scientists may have discovered the “Holy Grail” of unlimited green energy, right in our soil, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Take a virtual vacation all around, and above, Oahu! Link HERE.

Good For You: Need a pleasant break in your day? Watch some vintage Disney cartoons, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the brilliant Swing Era trumpeter and bandleader, Harry James! Check him out, swinging “Two O’Clock Jump”, HERE.

Good News: Coal use in the UK fell to pre-Industrial Revolution levels for the first time in four centuries! Link HERE.

The Good Word: Another wonderful quote from Mister Rogers for your day today!

Good To Know: A truly amazing fact about the Earth, and the length of a day…

Good News: An upcoming clinical trial may provide a breakthrough in the treatment of endometriosis, Link HERE.

Wonderful World + Bon Appetit: Explore some of the incredible food Oahu has to offer, courtesy of the brilliant YouTube channel, “Feed Meimei”, HERE.

Sounds Good: Today is the anniversary of the birth of the prolific Baroque-era composer, Georg Philipp Telemann! Listen to some of his delightful music, HERE

Good News: The UN has agreed to an incredible new treaty that will protect 30% of the Earth’s international waters, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A wonderful Mister Rogers quote for your day!

Good To Know: An interesting fact about the shape of the Earth…

Good News: NASA has appointed its first female head of science! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Take a few minutes and check out the many things to see and do in Honolulu, HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the late, great Frank Teschemacher! Check him out, with the Austin High Gang, on Nobody’s Sweetheart, HERE.

A special, brief “episode” from Peter, explaining why The Daily Good podcast suddenly stopped coming out. Thanks to you all for your patience; The Daily Good will resume regular episodes beginning Monday, 13 March!

Sounds Good: De La Soul’s entire catalog of music is finally available for streaming and purchase online, after DECADES of legal wrangling! Check out the video from the hit single “Me, Myself, and I”, off their debut album 3 Feet High and Rising, HERE!

Good News: The famous River Mersey in Liverpool, England, has recovered brilliantly from many years of industrial pollution, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A splendid quote from the great Agatha Christie!

Good To Know: Some more fun trivia about the English language.

Good News: Surfers and sailors in the Netherlands have created a clever and lo-fi means of fighting river pollution from reaching the sea! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the history of two iconic, historic hotels in Honolulu: The Moana and the Royal Hawaiian! Link HERE.

Good Times: Happy birthday (tomorrow!) to the famous painter and illustrator, Norman Rockwell! Take a look at his life and art through a wonderful short documentary, HERE.

Sounds Good: Experience a phenomenal performance of one of the greatest arias in all of opera, the “Queen of the Night” from “The Magic Flute”, performed HERE by Diana Damrau and the Royal Opera!

Good News: London’s Royal Opera House is ending its long-time sponsorship relationship with BP! Link HERE.

The Good Word: An important reminder from Madeline L’Engle…

Good To Know: A great little bit of English language trivia!

Good News: The rewilding movement in England takes another major step forward, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Check out some incredible coffee and pastries on Oahu, HERE!

Good For You: The music of Lester Young is always Good For You, especially with the Oscar Peterson Trio, so listen to their album together, HERE!

Sounds Good: One of the loveliest pieces of music ever written, listen to the London Symphony Orchestra performing Mozart’s “Serenade No. 10 in B Major”, HERE.

Good News: Guine Worm Disease, once a blight for tens of millions annually, has been nearly eradicated! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A brilliant quote from Atul Gawande!

Good To Know: A fascinating fact about English spoken around the world…

Good News: Learn about six lifestyle choices that can fend off mental disease and decline, HERE.

Wonderful World: Virtually visit the Byodo-In temple on Oahu, HERE!

Bon Appetit: Oahu is famous for incredible food trucks serving Garlic Shrimp…check out the legendary BEST, Giovanni’s on the North Shore, HERE.

Sounds Good: Enjoy a phenomenal performance of the charming “Voice Che Sapete” aria from Mozart’s opera “The Marriage of Figaro”! Link HERE.

Good News: The race to make renewable energy the primary energy sources of the world is taking off! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A thoughtful quote from Victor Hugo’s remarkable “Les Miserables”.

Good To Know: A great fact about the English language!

Good News: Colombia has decided to halt all new fossil fuel projects, Link HERE!

Wonderful World: Explore the wonders of snorkeling in Hawaii with a virtual visit to “The Three Tables” on Oahu, HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: Celebrating Mozart Week kicks off with a heart-rending performance of “Lachrimosa” from the Requiem in D Minor, HERE.

Good News: New research shows the potential for “positive tipping points” in the fight against climate change! Link HERE.

The Good Word: One more amazing quote from the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Good To Know: An astonishing fact about the role oceans play in the air we breathe!

Good News: More great news in the ongoing shift from fossil-fueled power! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the delights and charm of Disneyland’s Main Street USA, HERE.

Good Company: Check out this lovely tour of Disneyland provided my the man himself, Walt Disney! Link HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to one of the greatest composers of all time, Mozart! Listen to a fantastic performance of his classic “Eine Kleine Nachmusik”, HERE!

Good News: A French design company has created some amazing decorative tiles from an unusual and sustainable source, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A very important reminder form the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Good to Know: A genuinely startling fact about the largest waterfall in the world!

Good News: Yet more research about the benefits of physical activity, this time for kids! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Check out some incredible history and trivia about Tomorrowland at Disneyland, HERE.

Good Times + Sounds Good: Happy birth anniversary to the legendary jazz violinist, Stephane Grappelli! Watch him perform “It Had To Be You”, HERE!

Good News: An amazing development in medical technology may bring new hope to people suffering from Type 1 Diabetes, Link HERE

The Good Word: A truly brilliant quote from the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Good To Know: A fascinating fact about the oceans of the earth!

Good News: Miniature wetlands are a part of new housing developments in the UK! Link HERE

Wonderful World: Check out some of the amazing scripts to be found in New Orleans Square in Disneyland, HERE.

Good For You: Live jazz music is always Good For You, so listen to the wonderful sounds of the Royal Street Bachelors at the French Market in New Orleans Square at Disneyland, HERE!

Sounds Good: Happy belated birthday to the phenomenal jazz trombonist, J J Johnson! Listen to his great interpretation of Duke Ellington’s classic “Satin Doll”, HERE!

Good News: Learn about some really great news regarding the fight agains Guinea Worm disease, and Ebola, HERE.

The Good Word: One more great quote for you from Dr. Albert Schweitzer.

Good To Know: A pretty impressive fact about what the human body can do!

Good News: A vaccine being developed in Boston may be able to destroy cancer cells in certain brain cancers, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Check out the highest train station in Europe, high in the Swiss Alps! Link HERE.

Good Company: Spend a few minutes in the very Good Company of the jazz guitar genius, Joe Pass, HERE.

Sounds Good: …And then watch Joe Pass (birthday boy!) playing a solo guitar rendition of the classic, “Ain’t Misbehavin'”, HERE.

Good News: Research just published gives even more evidence about the mental and emotional benefits of spending time in nature! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A truly important quote from the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Good To Know: Some amazing facts about the deepest part of the earth…

Good News: Scientists have discovered a strain of wheat that yields more crops in high heat, giving hope for our future. Link HERE!

Wonderful World: Explore the many delights of Fantasyland, possibly the most iconic of the themed lands in Disneyland, HERE.

Bon Appetit: Disneyland offers some truly incredible seasonal foods these days, so check out the latest and greatest, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy belated birth anniversary to the phenomenal valve trombonist and composer, Juan Tizol! Watch him performing his classic tune “Caravan” with the Duke Ellington Orchestra in 1952! Link HERE.

Good News: A manufacturer has created a tractor that runs on biome thane from cow dung! Link HERE.

The Good Word: Another brilliant quote from Dr. Albert Schweitzer.

Good To Know: A fascinating (and only slightly creepy) fact about the human body.

Good News: Learn something AMAZING about the astronomical skills of the ancient Aztecs, HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the charming Alpine village of Chamonix, France, with Rick Steves! Link HERE.

Good Times: Learn a bit about the remarkable painter, John Singer Sargent, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the great jazz and swing trombonist, Trummy Young! Check him out, performing with Louis Armstrong and His All-Stars, HERE.

Good News: Renewable energy sources surpassed gas as the leading power source in the UK this winter! Link HERE.

The Good Word: Another powerful quote from the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Good To Know: A fascinating fact about our planet’s beautifully blue oceans!

Good News: Some wonderfully encouraging news about the fight agains cancer, particularly in the U.S., Link HERE!

Wonderful World: Learn some amazing things about Adventureland at Disneyland, U.S.A, HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke, this week courtesy of Matthew Moberg!

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the legendary Romani jazz guitarist, Django Reinhardt! Watch some rare live footage of him performing in 1945, HERE.

Good News: Some hopeful news about the ongoing fight agains rhino poaching in India! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A classic quote from Dr. King.

Good To Know: A fun bit of trivia about a pretty impressive conga line…

Good News: The Earth’s ozone layer is on track to recover within four decades, thanks to humans deciding to undo their own damage, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the gorgeous, scenic Vancouver Island in Canada, HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke…

Sounds Good; Honoring the legacy of the legendary swing dancer, Jean Veloz! Watch her in action in the movie “Swing Fever” in 1943, HERE.

Good News: A look back at a few of the 146 new species of plants and animals that were discovered last year!

The Good Word: A wonderful quote from Dr. Albert Schweitzer!

Good To Know: A truly neat fact about the human body…

Good News: Researchers have finally mapped the entire interior design of human cells, and important breakthrough! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the glorious Lauterbrunnen Valley in Switzerland, alongside the brilliant Rick Steves, HERE.

Good For You: The brilliant mind of Douglas Adams is always Good For You, so check him out in an interview from 1999! Link HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy early birthday to the influential and amazing R&B singer, Ruth Brown! Listen and watch as she performs one of her seminal hits, “Mama, He Treats Your Daughter Mean”, HERE.

Good News: A cancer patient in England has been declared cured of what was a terminal diagnosis, via a groundbreaking therapy, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A terrific quote from the famous humanitarian, Dr. Albert Schweitzer.

Good To Know: An icky but fascinating fact about the human body…

Good News: The Dutch government takes a hard look at the environmental claims of wood pellet fuel, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Take a hike around the base of Mont Blanc in Switzerland, alongside the great Rick Steves, HERE.

Bon Appetit: Explore the many wonderful restaurants in the town of Chamonix, where the Tour Du Mont Blanc, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy probable birthday to the brilliant drummer, Max Roach! Listen to the delightful “Joy Spring” by the Clifford Brown-Max Roach Quintet, HERE.

Good News: France is banning fast food chains from serving dine-in meals in single-use plasticware! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A delightful quote from Albert Schweitzer to start your week!

Good To Know: A pretty amazing fact about your blinking eyes…

Good News: Spain is forcing tobacco companies to remove cigarette butts and pay for that disposal, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Join travel guru Rick Steves as he shares with you the wonders of Appenzell, Switzerland in a Travel Bite, HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke…

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the phenomenal jazz guitarist, Bucky Pizzarelli! Check him out with the wonderful Pearl Django, HERE.

Good News: A look back at some of the huge strides taken in Europe towards better overnight train travel!

The Good Word: One more amazing quote from Mister Rogers!

Good To Know: A mind-boggling fact about soil…

Good News: A new overnight train from Brussels to Berlin will begin service in a few months!

Wonderful World: Take a culinary tour of ten must-try foods in Bogota, Colombia, Link HERE.

Good Company: Spend a few minutes listening to the great Phil Rosenthal answer 10 questions about food, adventure, and travel, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy Birthday to the great pioneer of Afro-Cuban Jazz music, Chano Pozo! Check out this amazing clip of Dizzy Gillespie telling a great story about Pozo’s musical genius, HERE.

Good News: A look back at the progress toward low-carbon air travel in 2022!

The Good Word: A really brilliant quote from the great Mister Rogers.

Good To Know: An odd and amazing fact about the human body!

Good News: Remembering some of the phenomenal steps taken toward hydrogen-powered train travel in Europe in the past year.

Wonderful World: Take a little virtual vacation to Santiago, the capital and largest city of Chile, HERE.

Good Times: Learn about the amazing history of the construction of San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Bridge! Its construction began 100 years ago today! Link HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy Birthday to the brilliant jazz sax and flute player, Frank Wess! Watch his amazing solo on the song “Cute” with Count Basie’s band, HERE.

Good News: Take a look at some of the ways that responses to drug use changed in the last year!

The Good Word: Listen to a deeply reflective quote from Mister Rogers.

Good To Know: A very odd and fun fact about bananas…

Good News: Remembering some very cool advances in how we relate to our technology and fashion over the last 12 months!

Wonderful World: Learn about 5 amazing street foods to be found in Lima, Peru! Link HERE.

Good For You: Great dancing is always Good For You, so watch the legendary tap dancer, Leonard Reed, dancing onstage at the age of 92 ½! Link HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday (?) to the brilliant Slim Gaillard! Check out his performance on The Steve Allen Show in 1963, HERE

Good News: A little reminder of the great steps taken by countries around the world in support of artists!

The Good Word: Another great quote from Mister Rogers for your day.

Good To Know: A surprising and compelling fact about oceans and oxygen…

Good News: Looking back at some of the advances toward the Four-Day Work Week!

Wonderful World: Take a virtual vacation to glamorous and fascinating Buenos Aires, Argentina! Link HERE.

Bon Appetit: Join the brilliant Phil Rosenthal for a bonus scene from his show “Somebody Feed Phil”, at the great restaurant Proper, in Buenos Aires, HERE.

Sounds Good: More jazz + hip-hop goodness, this time with A Tribe Called Quest and their classic track “Jazz (We Got)” , Link HERE.

Good News: More retrospective on some amazing medical advances in the past year!

The Good Word: A thought-provoking quote from Mister Rogers.

Good To Know: An odd (and possibly terrifying) bit of scientific trivia…

Good News: Some of the amazing steps taken in 2022 in the fight agains plastic pollution!

Wonderful World: Explore some of the amazing sights in the capital of Bolivia, La Paz! Link HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: Listen to the amazing “Proceed II”, and early track from The Roots, featuring jazz vibraphonist Roy Ayers, HERE.

Good News: A brief overview of some of the huge steps taken in the fight against several types of cancer!

The Good Word: A splendid poem about the New Year.

Good To Know: A surprising bit of trivia about tire manufacturers…

Good News: Looking back at some great advances in the fight agains Alzheimer’s Disease!

Wonderful World: Check out the New Year’s fireworks and celebrations last year in London, Link HERE.

Good Company: Take ten minutes out of your day to listen to the brilliant Mister Rogers, HERE.

Sounds Good: Head into the New Year with a heart full of hope and joy with this gorgeous performance of Bob Marley’s “One Love” performed by 1000 Christians, Muslims, and Jews in Jerusalem, HERE.

Good News: Land gets returned to nature, as well as indigenous caretakers!

The Good Word: A delightful poem to celebrate the New Year.

Good To Know: An amazing means of retiring beavers to their natural habitat…

Good News: An overview of the many strides in the past year in the fight against cancer!

Wonderful World: Check out the amazing New Year’s celebrations in Paris, France, HERE!

Good Times / Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the phenomenal Earl “Fatha” Hines! Enjoy this performance of Fatha at the 1974 Montreaux Jazz Festival, HERE!

Good News: Remembering some of the great steps taken by big businesses to help fight climate change!

The Good Word: A truly lovely poem celebrating the New Year.

Good To Know: A genuinely odd historic fact about a US President and some cheese…

Good News: A short recap of some good news about animal conservation in 2022!

Wonderful World: Check out the New Year’s Celebrations in Edinburgh, known as Hogmanay! Link HERE.

Good For You: Phil Rosenthal’s enthusiasm for travel, food, and joie de vivre is very Good For You, so watch the Tokyo episode of “I’ll Have What Phil’s Having”, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the phenomenally talented and tasteful drummer, Ed Thigpen! Check him out with the Oscar Peterson Trio in Denmark in 1964, HERE

Good News: Climate reparations became a reality in the past year!

The Good Word: Listen to “To the New Year”, by W.S. Merwin.

Good To Know: An incredible fact about a presidential descendant…

Good News: Research has shown ways that individuals can help fight climate change, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Check out the massive New Year’s Eve party in Sydney Harbor, HERE.

Bon Appetit: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt shares his method for making amazing Oklahoma Onion Burgers, HERE.

Sounds Good: More musical goodies from Cab Calloway! Today, it’s his brilliant performance of “St. James Infirmary”; enjoy it HERE.

Good News: A brief recap of some of the amazing steps forward in the realm of renewable energy and diminishing fossil fuel use!

The Good Word: A wonderful New Year’s poem from the great musician Ravi Shankar.

Good To Know: A truly odd bit of trivia!

Good News: Looking back at great changes in the battle against climate change through legislation.

Wonderful World: A look at the New Year celebrations in Salzburg, Austria! Link HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the Hi-De-Ho man himself, Cab Calloway! Check out this great soundie from 1935, “Cab Calloway’s Jitterbug Party”, HERE.

Good News: Spain’s Congress has decided to provide state-funded menstrual leave, a first in Europe! Link HERE.

The Good Word: Listen to “Account of a Visit From St. Nicholas”, commonly known as “Twas The Night Before Christmas”!

Good To Know: A little history about “Jingle Bells”.

Good News: Lots of good news about animal conservation and diversity around the world, HERE.

Wonderful World: Take a virtual stroll around the amazing Christmas Market in the Old Town Square of beautiful Prague, HERE.

Good Company: Spend some time in the Christmastime Good Company of Andy Williams on his annual Christmas Special, this time from 1966, HERE.

Sounds Good: Wrapping up our week of Beethoven with the power and glory of his famed “Ninth Symphony”, with Daniel Barenboim conducting the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, HERE.

Good News: A gecko which faced extinction has come back from the brink thanks to conservation efforts, Link HERE.

The Good Word: Listen to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s “The Three Kings”.

Good To Know: A bit of history behind “O Tannenbaum”!

Good News: Some Australian marsupials are having a population comeback with some help from several conservation groups! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the fabulous Freiburg Christmas Market in Germany’s Black Forest, HERE.

Good Times: Happy birthday to Giacomo Puccini! Check out this stunning performance of his “Nessun Dorma” as sung by Luciano Pavarotti, Link HERE.

Sounds Good: A delicate rendering of Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata”, performed here by Daniel Barenboim. Link HERE.

Good News: The UK government has agreed to make childcare a part of critical national infrastructure, Link HERE.

The Good Word: Listen to the poem “Good King Wenceslaus”!

Good To Know: Learn about the origin of the Christmas tune, “All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth”…

Good News: A brilliant new plan in London will give away unsold theatre, opera and concert seats to disadvantaged families! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Take a virtual trip over to beautiful, beautiful Copenhagen and see what Christmas is like there! Link HERE.

Good For You: Jack Benny is always Good For You, and so is a good Christmas show, so watch this Christmas episode of his TV show, HERE.

Sounds Good: Watch and listen to a phenomenal performance of Beethoven’s magnificent Fifth Symphony, HERE.

Good News: European banking giant HSBC has pledged not to fund any more fossil fuel projects going forward! Link HERE.

The Good Word: The splendid Christmassy poem [little tree] by e.e. cummings.

Good To Know: Learn a bit about the remarkable backstory of “Deck The Halls”!

Good News: Belgium plans to tax private jets, among other things, in an effort to curb emissions in the aviation industry, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the many delights of the Christmas Market in Cologne, Germany! Link HERE.

Bon Appetit: Join hosts Josh and Ollie of the YouTube channel “Jolly”, as they guide you around the Christmastime foods of London’s Borough Market, Link HERE.

Sounds Good: Enjoy this performance of Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, featuring Itzahk Perlman, HERE.

Good News: Recapping the phenomenally important news about the major advance toward nuclear fusion from last week, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A splendid wintry poem for the day.

Good To Know: The remarkable backstory about the classic Christmas kid’s song, “Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town”!

Good News: A UK teenager who had been diagnosed with “incurable” leukemia has apparently been cured, thanks to a remarkable new treatment, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the marvels of some Christmas markets in the Alsace region of France, HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke…

Sounds Good: Kicking off a week celebrating the music of Beethoven, listen to and watch this great performance of his 6th Symphony with Leonard Bernstein and the Vienna Philharmonic, HERE.

Good News: A remarkable property of the parasite that carries leprosy may be able to grow new, healthy livers in HUMANS! Link HERE.

The Good Word: One last quote this week from Jane Austen!

Good To Know: A truly startling fact about escalators…

Good News: Some fun news regarding a poll on people’s feelings about the holiday season!

Wonderful World: Another beautiful virtual vacation! This time: the Cook Islands! Link HERE.

Good For You: Old-Time Radio is very fun and Good For You! Listen to this wonderful Christmastime show starring Bing Crosby, HERE.

Sounds Good: Another amazing live performance from Frank Sinatra! Listen to him singing his classic, “Fly Me To The Moon”, HERE.

Good News: The Nature Conservancy is helping the nation of Barbados to achieve its goal to protect 30% of its territorial waters, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A terrific quote from Jane Austen about…dancing!

Good To Know: An interesting little fact about bobcats.

Good News: Two plant species are being taken off the endangered species list thanks to efforts by scientists and conservationists! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the stunning waters of the Seychelles islands off the coast of Africa! Link HERE.

Good Times: Happy belated birthday to the brilliant pianist, McCoy Tyner! Check out his solo piano performance of “Giant Steps”, HERE.

Sounds Good: More swinging music from Frank Sinatra! Today, check out his classic rendition of “Come Fly With Me”, HERE.

Good News: A huge breakthrough has been achieved in the movement to create nuclear fusion and open up the potential for unlimited clean energy for the world! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A sentiment from Jane Austen with which we can all agree…

Good To Know: A fun fact AND a fun word!

Good News: An incredible story about the rebirth of a devastated coral reef system, HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore those very reefs with National Geographic, HERE.

Good For You: Learn a bit about the gorgeous and melancholy jazz tune, “Christmastime Is Here” by Vince Guaraldi, HERE.

Sounds Good: Another great performance from Frank Sinatra! “You Make Me Feel So Young”, from his live appearance at the Royal Festival Hall in 1962. Check it out HERE.

Good News: The largest trial of the 4-Day work week concluded recently and the results are overwhelmingly positive! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A truly amazing quote from Jane Austen.

Good To Know: Some important trivia (?) about coffee.

Good News: A solar-powered car is going into mass production, a major milestone in that industry! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Take a virtual flight over Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head in Oahu, HERE.

Bon Appetit: As long as you’re in Honolulu, grab an epic bowl of noodles at Marukame Udon, HERE.

Sounds Good: More great Christmas music from Frank Sinatra! Link HERE.

Good News: Onshore wind farming is getting a major boost by the UK government, Link HERE.

The Good Word: Jane Austen gives us a lovely quote.

Good To Know: An amazing historic bit of trivia about telephones!

Good News: This year’s Earthshot prize winners have been announced! Learn about them HERE.

Wonderful World: Take a virtual visit to a delightful beach on Oahu, HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to Frank Sinatra! Get some winter cheer with his rendition of “Let It Snow”, HERE

Good News: The European Union passes legislation to fight deforestation from an economic angle, Link HERE.

The Good Word: “A Winter Bluejay” by Sara Teasdale

Good To Know: A truly surprising fact about the snowiest city on Earth!

Good News: France has banned short-haul flights if a shorter train trip is available, a step toward innovation in sustainable aviation technology! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Check out how Christmas is celebrated in lovely Switzerland, courtesy of the amazing Rick Steves, HERE!

Good Company: Listen to Lin-Manuel Miranda tell the story of the first time he met his idol, “Weird” Al Yankovic, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy (tomorrow) Birthday to the great jazz trumpeter, violinist, singer and dancer, Ray Nance! Check out his performance of “Take The ‘A’ Train”, HERE.

Good News: A species of endangered blue butterfly in Oregon is coming back strong, thanks to amazing conservation efforts, Link HERE.

The Good Word: Listen to the lovely poem, “Snow” by Gillian Clarke

Good To Know: An incredible historical fact about a cold snap in 1911…

Good News: The loss of Mangrove forests worldwide has slowed to practically nothing, thanks to major conservation efforts, Link HERE!

Wonderful World: Take a virtual trip to Italy and see some of that country’s lovely Christmastime festivals and celebrations! Link HERE.

Good Times: Today is the anniversary of the birth of the brilliant painter and muralist, Diego Rivera! Learn about one of his masterpieces, “Man: Controller of the Universe”, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy belated birthday to the amazingly talented trumpeter, singer and all-around entertainer, Louis Prima! Check him out in 1938, HERE!

Good News: A fascinating new method of storing energy is being worked on in Switzerland: a “water battery”! Learn more HERE.

The Good Word: Robert Frost’s classic wintertime poem, “Stopping By The Woods On A Snowy Evening”.

Good To Know: A fascinating fact about snowfall…

Good News: An interesting and unique species of penguin in the Galapagos is getting a hand in its survival, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Enjoy a virtual visit to the wondrous Christmas Market in Stockholm, Sweden’s Old City, HERE.

Good For You: The delightful cooking videos of South Korean couple “Aaron and Claire” are so fun and Good For You! Check out their “15 Minute Chili Garlic Noodles” video, HERE.

Sounds Good: Today we celebrate jazz pianist Teddy Wilson for no particular reason! Watch his amazing solo piano performance in Nice, France, from 1977. Link HERE.

Good News: Bangladesh is home to an incredible movement among farmers to fight drought with basic irrigation techniques, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A splendid wintry poem from Robert Louis Stevenson.

Good To Know: A fun fact about snow!

Good News: Researchers in Ecuador have found 32 species of Harlequin Frog previously believed to be extinct! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the delights of Dublin in the wintertime, HERE.

Bon Appetit: Enjoy a virtual bowl of warming Japanese beef noodle soup, Niku Udon, courtesy of J. Kenji Lopez-Alt, HERE.

Sounds Good: Today is the anniversary of the birth od Dave Brubeck! Check him out, with his iconic quartet, as they perform their hit song, “Take Five”, HERE.

Good News: A baker in an English town, is bringing back an old tradition, the communal oven! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A hauntingly beautiful poem about wintertime, by Emily Bronte.

Good To Know: Some fun facts about snowfall around the world.

Good News: Rolls-Royce and easyJet have created the first green hydrogen powered jet engine, Link HERE!

Wonderful World: Check out the many wonders of Paris in the winter! Link HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke…

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the phenomenal Cassandra Wilson! Listen to her extraordinary rendition of the Billie Holiday classic, “What A Little Moonlight Can Do”, HERE.

Good News: A 205-room hotel built from timber has just opened in Sweden, Link HERE.

The Good Word: Another really brilliant quote from C.S. Lewis!

Good To Know: Some impressive facts about C.S. Lewis and his education.

Good News: The Greek island of Tilos has replaced its landfill with recycling plant that now reduces waste by 85%! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Check out all the mouth-watering goodies to be enjoyed at German Christmas markets, HERE.

Good Company: Jason “Aquaman” Momoa seems like a delightful fella. Check him out on the Graham Norton Show, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the great jazz singer, Connee Boswell! Watch her singing “Heebie Jeebies” with her sisters HERE.

Good News: The European Union is introducing legislature to reduce plastic bottle waste, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A really lovely quote from C.S. Lewis about friendship!

Good To Know: Another surprising fact about C.S. Lewis and his own feelin.gs about his legacy.

Good News: Even more reason to eat fruits and veggies: they can reduce bowel cancer in me by 22%! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Check out the delights of this year’s Prague Christmas Market! Link HERE.

Good Times: Learn a bit about birthday boy Georges Seurat and his masterpiece,” An Afternoon at the Island of La Grande Jatte”, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy early birthday to the great pianist, Wynton Kelly! Watch and listen to him play with his phenomenal trio, HERE.

Good News: UNESCO has bestowed protected cultural heritage status on a number of things in the last week, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A wonderful quote from C.S. Lewis

Good To Know: A delightful bit of trivia about C.S. Lewis!

Good News: A huge step forward has been taken in the ongoing fight agains Alzheimer’s Disease, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Take a look at a half-dozen beautiful Christmas markets in Munich, HERE.

Good For You: Amazing food is always Good For You, and a New York chopped cheese is amazing food! Learn a bit about it HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy belated birthday to Billy Strayhorn! Watch Duke Ellington and his Orchestra performing Strayhorn’s classic composition, “Take The ‘A’ Train”, HERE.

Good News: An energy-saving trial in the UK spared the equivalent of an hour’s output from a gas-fuelled power station, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A delightful quote from C.S. Lewis!

Good To Know: A genuinely startling bit of trivia about C.S. Lewis…

Good News: Low-income families in the UK are being prescribed fresh fruit and vegetables in a nine-month project tackling food poverty and health inequality.

Wonderful World: Take a virtual stroll around the wonders of the Edinburgh Christmas Market, Link HERE.

Bon Appetit: Spend a few minutes watching J. Kenji Lopez-Alt as he whips up some late-night steak tacos, HERE.

Sounds Good: Check out a lovely Tiny Desk Concert featuring Sheku Kanneh-Mason, HERE.

Good News: The European Space Agency has recruited Paralympic sprinter John McFall as the first disabled potential astronaut, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A lovely thought from C.S. Lewis.

Good To Know: A very surprising fact about C.S. Lewis!

Good News: England’s National Health Services will offer support for workers going through menopause, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the wonders of London in the Christmas season, HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: Our first great New Artist this week is the phenomenal jazz vocalist, Samara Joy! Listen and watch her recent performance on the Today Show, HERE.

Good News: Nearly 60 nations signed on to add more protections for sharks around the world, Link HERE.

The Good Word: Listen to a great quote about kindness from Abraham Lincoln.

Good To Know: A fun bit of trivia about a Thanksgiving morning tradition!

Good News: Another great step taken in the ongoing fight agains cancer, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the beauty of Descanso Gardens in Souther California, and their winter nighttime experience, Enchant! Link HERE.

Good Company: The brilliant Buster Keaton is always some good company. Check out the first of three episodes in the amazing documentary “A Hard Act to Follow”, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the great Nat Adderley, one of the great trumpet players in jazz! Watch and listen to him perform with the Cannonball Adderley Quintet on “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy”, HERE.

Good News: A clever electrical device may be able to save millions of sharks from being accidentally caught by fisher people, Link HERE.

The Good Word: Listen to a lovely reminder about kindness from J.M. Barrie.

Good To Know: A truly surprising fact about a Thanksgiving song…

Good News: Learn about an amazing, 3D-printed neighborhood being built near Austin, Texas, HERE.

Wonderful World: Learn about the delightful ice cream destination, Bi-Rite Creamery, in San Francisco, and their latest incredible flavor! Link HERE.

Good Times + Sounds Good: Happy birth-anniversary to the brilliant composer, Scott Joplin! Listen to his gorgeous “Palm Leaf Rag”, performed by Morton Gunnar-Larsen, HERE.

Good News: The impending removal of four dams along the Klamath River ensures the return of salmon spawning, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A thought-provoking quote from Mother Theresa.

Good To Know: Learn a bit about the “Butterball Turkey Hotline”!

Good News: More research is showing a link between planting trees (or preserving already-planted trees) and longer life! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Check out some of the AMAZING pastries available at Tartine Bakery in San Francisco, HERE.

Good For You: Watching great tap dancing is always Good For You, and Monday was the birthday of the phenomenal Eleanor Powell! Check out a performance with Fred Astaire, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the legendary stride pianist, Willie “The Lion” Smith! Watch and listen as he performs the classic stride tune “Carolina Shout”, HERE.

Good News: Hundreds of newly-dug ponds in Switzerland are helping to bring back endangered amphibian populations there! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A lovely quote from the Dalai Lama about kindness!

Good To Know: An impressive fact about turkey-eating at Thanksgiving.

Good News: The London Library is getting a notable new president…Link HERE.

Wonderful World + Bon Appetit: Check out the phenomenal La Torta Gorda, hailed as the best Mexican food in San Francisco, HERE.

Sounds Good: Celebrate the anniversary of the birth of the great English composer Benjamin Britten, by listening to his lovely Ceremony of Carols, HERE.

Good News: A new plan to utilize plots of unused land to grow food for needy families in the UK is taking shape, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A brilliant reminder about the importance of timely kindness from Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Good To Know: An odd fact about the day after Thanksgiving!

Good News: The UK has its first drug-testing charity organization, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Behold the breathtaking scenery of the Big Sur coastline in California, HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke…

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the groundbreaking jazz saxophonist, Coleman Hawkins! Listen to his seminal recording of “Body and Soul” from 1939, HERE.

Good News: The German government will give cash money to people who turn 18 next year, to spend on concerts and theatre performances, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A splendid quote about music from Robert Browning!

Good To Know: A fascinating bit of trivia about the first woman in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Good News: Germany is withdrawing from a terrible “treaty” that allows corporations to sue governments if they lose profits over environmental policy changes, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Check out 5 amazing street foods in Seoul, South Korea! Link HERE.

Good Company: Spend a few minutes in the very Good Company of the delightful Stanley Tucci as he teaches you how to mix an Old Fashioned cocktail, Link HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday (a little early!) to the great swing bandleader, Tommy Dorsey! Watch him and his band in their prime in 1943, playing the classic “Well Git It!”, HERE.

Good News: An endangered turtle species in Australia is gaining a new lease on existence, Link HERE

The Good Word: Some words of wisdom from Confucius!

Good To Know: A surprising fact about the history of the halftime music at the Super Bowl!

Good News: A community in SOuth Carolina honors its past by feeding the needy in the present, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Learn about amazing sushi from all around the world, HERE.

Good Times: Happy birthday to the incredible Savion Glover! Watch his mind-blowing performance at the White House, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday, as well, to the brilliant songwriter, Johnny Mercer! Listen to him sing his own composition, “G.I. Jive”, HERE

Good News: Dolly Parton has received an amazing financial prize to use for the charity of her choice! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A wonderful quote about music from Plato!

Good To Know: A fun historic bit of trivia about music in cars…

Good News: The United States Veterans Administration has nearly achieved its goal of housing every homeless veteran in the country, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Check out “Five Tasty Stories about California” courtesy of Great Big Story, HERE.

Good For You: The phenomenal documentary “Jiro Dreams of Sushi” is a never-ending source of inspiration. Watch a brilliant excerpt HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the amazing Diana Krall! Watch and listen to her and her trio as they swing the classic tune “Deed I Do”, HERE.

Good News: A cellist has founded a record label devoted to women classical music composers, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A lovely quote about music from Albert Einstein!

Good To Know: A pretty amazing fact about Metallica…

Good News: France has taken another move toward promoting widespread use of renewable power, Link HERE.

Wonderful World + Bon Appetit: Learn about some remarkable, multicultural street foods to be enjoyed in London, Link HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy (slightly belated) birthday to the great Aaron Copland! Listen to a brilliant performance of “Appalachian Spring” by Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic, HERE.

Good News: A newly released report shows the EU’s carbon emissions dropping form the first time in 16 months, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A wonderful quote about the arts from President Obama.

Good To Know: A GREAT bit of trivia about Dolly Parton’s songwriting skills.

Good News: A brilliant new rewilding scheme is underway in the Iberian Highlands of Spain, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Check out some of the most incredible bowls of ramen to be had in all of Japan! Link HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke…

Sounds Good: Happy birthday (yesterday) to the late, great Bennie Moten! Listen to his band’s theme song in a great Bill Holman arrangement for Charlie Barnet’s Orchestra, HERE.

Good News: A long running study has just been released showing great benefits to drinking two cups of black tea a day, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A wonderful reminder from Ella Fitzgerald!

Good To Know: A delightful bit of trivia about Edinburgh’s arts scene.

Good News: More great news for Brazil’s rainforests, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Check out the many beautiful and historical sights on Edinburgh’s scenic Calton Hill, Link HERE.

Good Company: Learn about Rodin’s “The Thinker” sculpture in the good company of the genius behind Great Art Explained, on YouTube, HERE.

Sounds Good: Wrapping up a full week with Devo, behold their stunning LIVE performance of their seminal song “Freedom Of Choice” in 2013, HERE.

Good News: A new low-cost rail company is starting service in Spain this month, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A truly wonderful quote from Mahatma Gandhi.

Good To Know: A fun historic fact about Edinburgh and an elephant!

Good News: A Danish energy company is trying a new and innovative plan to combine two eco-friendly concepts, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Learn about and explore Edinburgh’s lovely, neoclassical New Town, alongside Rick Steves, HERE.

Good Times: Happy birthday to Sesame Street, which debuted on this day in 1969! Check out Jimmy Fallon & The Roots along with some Muppets, as they perform the show’s theme song, HERE.

Sounds Good: Watch Devo perform their truly amazing and inspirational (really!) song, “Through Being Cool”, live in 1981, HERE.

Good News: The psychedelic chemical in magic mushrooms is proving to be a powerful treatment for severe depression, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A lovely quote from the great Walt Whitman.

Good To Know: A splendid fact about Edinburgh!

Good News: England’s Devon coast is getting a savannah, courtesy of the efforts of the National Trust, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Take a virtual walking tour of Edinburgh’s iconic St. Giles Cathedral, Link HERE.

Good For You: A truly great cup of coffee is definitely Good For You, so check out this video highlighting seven brilliant Edinburgh coffee shops, HERE.

Sounds Good: One of Devo’s catchiest tunes, watch them performing “Girl U Want”, live in 1980, HERE.

Good News: Brazil’s election results bode well for the protection of the Amazon rainforests, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A brilliantly inspirational quote for your day!

Good To Know: An odd fact about one particular penguin in the Edinburgh Zoo…

Good News: A report shows benefits of returning endangered forests to indigenous cultures, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Take a stroll along Edinburgh’s Royal Mile alongside Rick Steves, HERE.

Bon Appetit: Rick Steves then gives us a visit to the amazing Scotch Whisky emporium “Cadenhead’s”, Link HERE.

Sounds Good: More amazing music from Devo! This time: “Gates of Steel”, live in 1980. Link HERE!