“You can’t feel close to someone if you can’t share negative emotions with them,” says Aimee Daramus, a Chicago-based psychologist. “You’ll never truly feel loved by another person if you can’t be sad or scared or angry around them. It’s how we bond.”

The confidential document, received by the IRS on Nov. 21, accuses church leaders of misleading members — and possibly breaching federal tax rules — by stockpiling their surplus donations instead of using them for charitable works. It also accuses church leaders of using the tax-exempt donations to prop up a pair of businesses.

At the Deerlick Astronomy Village in Taliaferro County, Georgia, the second least populous county east of the Mississippi River, residents share one concern above all others: the ability to see the stars in their fullest glory.

Here is a story about a little town east of Atlanta that has a star gazing culture.

I came across this article on social media regarding “giving during the holidays.”

“I want my kids to learn to be thankful for what they have.” one woman said, “I figured if they saw all these people without, they might learn their lesson.”

“My wife and I have been very blessed and we need a reminder of how bad things can be.” another left as a voicemail.

As the calls continued on, it became clear that many of these folks weren’t thinking about the clients we served, rather their own particular interest. They essentially wanted to use the holidays as a poverty zoo. A type of tourism where they could go and observe disparity from behind the safe space of a serving line and then leave feeling better about their circumstances. This isn’t a blanket judgment either, this were their own words.

It is a thoughtful read. I highly recommend it.

Before the day gets serious, here are some babies in Pittsburg celebrating “Mr.Rogers Cardigan Day” with Mrs. Rogers. You are welcome.

Carter was admitted to Emory Hospital in Atlanta for surgery to relieve pressure on the brain from recent falls.

That’s one way to get into politics.