It’s a bit of an outdated idea that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach — after all, who doesn’t love a good meal? But as today is one to celebrate the special dads and father figures in our lives, we thought it was apt timing to pass along some delicious recipes that might just prove the old saying true. Happy Father’s Day to all the wonderful men out there who have made a difference in the lives of others, and keep reading for a roundup of our favorite fatherly advice submitted by Nice News readers (be prepared to shed a few tears).
— the Nice News team
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The Best Life Advice Nice News Readers Got From Their Dads
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We all depend on the advice of those we look up to, and many of us have been fortunate to receive meaningful words of wisdom from our dads. Our team recently asked Nice News readers to share some of that fatherly guidance they carry with them, and the responses came pouring in.
Often profound, sometimes funny, and frequently a mixture of the two, the submissions showcase just what an impact dads can make. While some qualify as deeply moving life lessons, many amount to practical instructions — the kind of directives that stick with us for a lifetime and help stave off stress. (Perhaps unsurprisingly, a fair number focus on car maintenance.)
The topics span work, relationships, respect, kindness, and more. After going through all the responses, we’re inspired to incorporate the wisdom of the special men in our readers’ lives into our day-to-day existences. We hope you have the same experience.
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This Week’s Top Stories
Culture
“House for a Mouse,” Human Edition: All About the Burrowcore Home Trend
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Not long ago, cottagecore was trending, but now it seems we’ve collectively turned the page to a new (related) aesthetic. Welcome to burrowcore, the art of living like you’re hibernating inside an underground world straight out of the Brambly Hedge storybooks.
In a nutshell, burrowcore is the opposite of picture-perfect minimalism. It looks like jumbles of books with dog-eared pages, whimsical wallpaper, mismatched antique finds, and perhaps some half-completed craft projects strewn about. Rather than just looking like a pretty spot to unwind, burrowcore is about actually making your home a place to pull up a chair, leisurely sip on tea, and invite friends over to dabble for an afternoon.
“People want characterful homes that feel comforting,” designer Sarah Nolan told House Beautiful, noting that natural materials and “well-used everyday objects” are key to achieving the look. “We want the things around us to tell a story and reflect how we actually live.”
Get tips on how to incorporate burrowcore into your home.
Sports
And He Would Walk 3,000 Miles … to Raise $1.5M for Mental Health Awareness
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Boston was brimming with exuberant Scottish soccer fans last Saturday as the country won its first World Cup match in 28 years — but one among them was likely a lot more winded than the rest. Craig Ferguson had reached the city by foot the day before, completing a 3,200-mile walk from Los Angeles that raised over $1.5 million for mental health awareness.
Calling his journey The Tartan Trek, the 22-year-old set off from the Santa Monica Pier in February after flying to the States from his hometown on the outskirts of Glasgow. He walked more than 30 miles a day while wearing a kilt, chronicling the journey on social media and fundraising for Scottish Action for Mental Health.
His activism was inspired in part by his best friend’s father, who took his own life seven years ago. “Russell was an incredible guy, and seeing what happened to my best friend and his family, it made me want to try and do anything I can to try to prevent it from happening to anyone else,” Ferguson told The Athletic.
His final steps were accompanied by a chorus of bagpipes, and a fleet of other Scotland fans cheered him on as he crossed his finish line on the Boston Common. He added: “I could never have pictured this in a million years. Walking up there and seeing all the support and being embraced by my own country, the country I am so proud to be from, was just amazing.” Watch his emotional arrival.
Humanity
How “Gramping” Is Helping Grandparents Connect With Their Grandkids
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In late May, dozens of kids and their grandparents set up camp in Southern California’s Dos Picos County Park for a weekend of arts and crafts, s’mores, games, and nature. They were partaking in a free annual “gramping” event run by officials in San Diego County, where some 18,000 grandparents are raising their grandchildren.
The portmanteau refers, of course, to camping with one’s grandparents — or, depending on who’s using it, camping with one’s grandkids. In the case of the San Diego event, it allowed adults who have guardianship of their grandchildren to spend time with others in the same situation, but gramping in general is a chance for the two generations to connect sans parents.
And it’s a win-win for both parties. The travel trend, which picked up steam a few years back, facilitates the kind of bonding that comes from having new experiences together and can help foster a closer relationship, which may in turn offer a wealth of benefits. Read our article to learn more about the perks.
Andrew Sean Greer’s newest novel promises to be just as much fun as his Pulitzer Prize-winning 2017 book, Less — for readers, that is, not his protagonists. The author is adept at writing endearingly hapless men, as proven by the 21-year-old narrator of Villa Coco. Set in the 1990s, the story follows an aspiring archivist who accepts a position as an assistant to a 92-year-old baronessa in the Italian countryside. Tasked with all manner of exploits, the young man must deal with an eccentric cast of characters while helping his employer reunite with the love of her life.
On HBO Max, you can catch Sean Bean ruling his corner of Westeros as the Stark family patriarch in Game of Thrones. On your podcast feed, though, he’s a soothing presence pointing out birds as they fly over his garden. The English actor took over as host for Season 4 of Get Birding, inviting ornithologists into his backyard and beyond to talk all things avian. The biweekly episodes, which you can also watch on YouTube, cover everything from why birdsong makes us feel good to why birds sing at daybreak.
This Week in History
A Pack of Wrigley’s Gum Is the First Item Scanned With a UPC Barcode
June 26, 1974
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In the era of digital everything, it may be hard for younger generations to imagine a time when every item’s purchase price had to be entered manually into the cash register — but that was the case not too long ago. It wasn’t until a pack of Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit chewing gum was scanned at a supermarket in Troy, Ohio, that the age of the now-ubiquitous barcode officially began.
The UPC, which stands for Universal Product Code, had been in development for decades before it made its public debut. It was originally inspired by Morse Code’s system of dots and dashes but adapted into lines of varying thicknesses. Barcode scanners (pictured here a year later) were then introduced, allowing the UPC to be easily implemented, and by the end of the ’80s, more than half of U.S. grocery stores were using the devices. But before that happened, consumers weren’t so sold on the tech — read about the surprising backlash.
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