ARTivism, as taught and practiced by the nonprofit RuckusRoots, is using art to inspire powerful positive change in the world. This month we’re focusing our Nonprofit Spotlight on RuckusRoots, a Los Angeles based nonprofit that was founded by Christine Spehar after she had several discouraging experiences while volunteering for other environmental groups. She wanted a …
Category: Moments of Bliss
A curated page of pictures, gifs, videos and feel-good stories to brighten your day when you need it most. New additions every week!
06-28-2023 ~ Puppy Parade
A neighborhood’s worth of dogs and their humans helped to celebrate one man’s 100th birthday and made it extra special. We can’t get over how adorably touching this story is and think that it was a very sweet gesture on behalf of Robert’s daughter for organizing, and all the neighbors for participating. The cards, the …
06-14-2023 ~ Underwater Art
As you vacation at the beach this summer, just know that there are works of art lurking in the depths off Australia, where they can help stimulate new life! The Land Art movement has often been practiced by artists with a strong connection to the land, but artist Jason deCaires Taylor focuses his creative and …
06-07-2023 ~ Spotlight: Point of Pride
It’s time for another Nonprofit Spotlight and, in honor of Pride month, we are celebrating the wonderful work of Point of Pride. We chose this particular org because of the direct help that they offer to their community. While the need for advocacy and legal efforts is very high right now, so is direct support …
05-12-2023 ~ Resourceful Embroidery Art
We love art made with upcycled materials and this week’s Moment of Bliss celebrates the beautiful works made by Swedish artist William KW aka williambroidery. William’s profile labels his artworks as “trash embroidery” and the beautiful shapes and textures he is able to capture with his found materials are both complex and simple, somehow. We …
05-04-2023 ~ Spotlight: Extraordinary Families
To celebrate National Foster Care Month, we want to spotlight the extraordinary support offered by the local nonprofit, Extraordinary Families. Families come in all shapes and sizes, and we know from the data that kids thrive in a family environment that feels safe and supportive. So what could be better than sharing resources with those …
04-20-2023 ~ Cuddle Buddies
Check out these two snuggly cuties, a cat and a rabbit, enjoying each other’s company! We don’t really have much to add to this small, sweet dose of serotonin, but we hope it brings you some joy!
04-12-2023 ~ Art from Excel Sheets
So many of us use spreadsheets to sort and store data, but Tatsuo Horiuchi uses them to make incredible art! While this isn’t a “new” story, we loved seeing his work and thought you would, too, especially with spring coming on strong these days! Check out the link below to scroll through more of his …
03-22-2023 ~ Lizzo & Muppets & Cookies, Oh My!
Lizzo wows Elmo with her skills on a one-of-a-kind cookie flute. Superstar Lizzo is not just a talented singer and all-around icon, she is also a very talented flute-player, or flautist. You may have seen the video of her historic moment playing a crystal flute that once belonged to James Madison, but in the video …
03-15-2023 ~ A Beautiful Cover of Heart of Glass
More than a cover, this rendition of Blondie’s “Heart of Glass” by Inuktitut singer Elisapie takes an already gorgeous song and elevates it to a new level. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Hat tip: Rusty Blazenhoff at Boing Boing