#5SmartReads- April 8, 2022

A transplant from Mumbai, India, Shibani has lived in Cleveland, Ohio for the past 18 years. She loves Star Wars, Harry Styles, growing her own flowers and reads over 100 books a year.

Why We’re All Forgetting Things Right Now (The Wall Street Journal)

If you feel like you can't remember anything, you are not alone. And there's a scientific reason for it.

Cleveland Is Trying To Become The ‘Kindest Place In The Country’ (Politico)

Does kindness even stand a chance when state legislators are trying to pass their own version of the "Don't Say Gay" bill in Ohio?

Does Representation Miss The Point When It Comes To Creating Body Diversity In Fashion? (Vogue)

Learning about inclusion never ends. I love this piece about the intersection of fashion, body diversity and the nuance of inclusion.

The Multilevel Truth Behind Small Town America’s Latest Tea Obsession (Eater)

I’ve known about this for sometime and now I’m suspicious of all new coffee and tea shops!

Will Some Of Us Social Distance Forever? (The Cut)

There are so many reasons why people can't or won't return to pre-2020 activities or habits, here's one set of perspectives.