My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.
― Maya Angelou
I’m the last person who will tell you to smile and be positive. Even before the global pandemic uprooted life as we know it, our screens were filled with a seemingly endless parade of bad news. National politics alone were enough to send one into a downward spiral of hopelessness, and then there is the very real and tangible stories of senseless violence, natural disasters, financial disparity, health challenges, and ideological polarization… just to name a few. I bring these things up to say that I recognize that the problems that keep us up at night, whatever they may look like, are real.
At the same time, when I take a closer look at what is around me, I see so many instances of good. The greater the challenges facing us, the harder people work to help each other. And when I take a step back, I see small moments of joy all around me. Throughout my day, there are moments of observation and encounters with people that boost my spirits, even when I don’t recognize it at the time.
It’s important to recognize and celebrate the good, even while we fight to survive or to help change the bad. Good News Sonoma is meant to do just that. This is a show about good news in Sonoma Valley. YOUR good news. OUR good news. Whether you have an anecdote, a photo, or a video, share your GOOD NEWS and let’s celebrate it together.
As a final note, John Krazinski, thank you for the inspiration.