this was a good week

Despite global news really harshing my mellow, this week did have some good in it — and it feels extra important to name it. Here’s where it was:

• On a personal front, my dad turned an incredibly healthy and vital 80 years old this week, I made huge progress on a work project, and I bought a zamioculcas zamiifolia plant that I named ZZ Top, for obvious reasons. She now sits in my office cleaning the air and apparently bringing good fortune and that’s always a good thing.

• Love this visual reminder of simple pleasures.

• Ever wondered what a cloud sounds like?

• This company makes tiny homes for kids who age out of the foster system and are homeless, and I love this idea.

• This artist “heals” scarred trees with embroidery.

• In 1966, George Harrison of the Beatles took a trip to India — and he also took a bunch of selfies while he was there. I love them.

• Traditional wedding outfits from around the world.

• And finally, for today’s soundtrack, the psychedelic, dreamy mood of Raveena’s Tiny Desk Concert. Click here or the image below to enjoy.

Watch Raveena play "Honey", "Bloom" and "Still Dreaming" at the Tiny Desk. More from NPR Music: Tiny Desk Concerts: https://www.npr.org/tinydesk Twitter: https://twitter.com/nprmusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nprmusic Dec. 9, 2019 | Sidney Madden -- From the moment Raveena Aurora stepped into NPR's Music Department and looked at the Tiny Desk for the first time, she was ready.

Have a great weekend, lovelies.

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