At NPSC we know that one of the best ways to keep your brain healthy is to learn new things. Unfortunately, with all of the information available to us, it can feel almost impossible to find the time to sift through the web to find the gems.

So, we’ve decided to do it for you! Every Friday, you can find five new articles or videos from the week that will stretch your mind, fuel your spirit, and feed your brain.

“TO COMBAT HOMELESSNESS, SPOKANE IS STARTING TO PUT RELATIONSHIPS BEFORE PUNISHMENTS” by Kirk Siegler, npr.org

“Nationwide, the homelessness population is rising. In many communities, it can feel like an intractable problem. Yet cities like Spokane are starting to show some incremental progress with some prevention programs.”

“A PIGEON THAT CAN’T FLY BEFRIENDED A PUPPY THAT CAN’T WALK. YES, IT’S AS CUTE AS IT SOUNDS” by Scottie Andrew, cnn.com

Just in case you needed a pick-me-up!

“RECOGNITION OF MAJOR OSAGE LEADER AND WARRIOR OPENS A NEW WINDOW INTO HISTORY” by Taina Caragol, smithsonianmag.com

“The story of Shonke Mon-thi^, a hidden figure in American history, is now recovered at the National Portrait Gallery.”

“WHY IS THERE A LEAP DAY?” by Ellen Gutoskey, mentalfloss.com

The story includes the Sun, Julius Caesar and a Pope.

“HOW TO BE MORE OPTIMISTIC” by Susan Shain, nytimes.com

“Life is better with a half-full glass.”

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