Airbnb host wakes his guest up in the middle of the night so she wouldn't miss the northern lights

1 [Airbnb host wakes his guest up in the middle of the night so she wouldn't miss the northern lights]( Seeing the [northern lights]( is a common [bucket list]( adventure for many people. After all, it ticks a lot of boxes—being a dazzling light show, [rich historical experience]( and scientific phenomenon all rolled into one. Plus there’s the uncertainty of it all, never quite knowing if you’ll witness a vivid streak of otherworldly colors dance across the sky…or simply see an oddly colored cloud. It’s nature’s slot machine, if you will. Traveler and content creator [Pency Lucero]( was willing to take that gamble. After thorough research, she stumbled upon an [Airbnb]( in Rörbäck, Sweden with an actual picture of the northern lights shining above the cabin in the [listing](. With that kind of photo evidence, she felt good about her odds. [Read the story]( 2 [Dad shares simple ways in which he tries to reduce the mental load for his partner when he is away]( Having a thoughtful partner does make life a lot easier. They are mindful of their partner's needs and go to any extent to make sure that the person is doing fine. One such dad, [@world.shaker]( shared on TikTok what he does to reduce the mental load for his partner when he is away. Michael Vaughn starts the video by saying: "Reducing mental load for your partner is not just about when you're in the house it's also when you're out of it." [Read the story]( Did a friend forward this to you? [Subscribe here]( 3 [Mississippi meteorologist paused for a 'human' moment while reporting on devastating tornado]( Broadcasters who have to report on tragedies as they are happening have a tough job. On the one hand, they have to maintain their professionalism and inform the public of what's happening in a factual way. On the other hand, they're still human and sometimes humanity trumps the traditional perception of what's "professional." Such was the case for [WTVA meteorologist Matt Laubhan]( who found himself live on the air staring at a radar scan of a deadly tornado as it moved towards the small town of Amory, Mississippi. He, more than anyone, understood the severity of the situation, and he did his best to convey that to his viewers. [Read the story]( 4 [Australian in the U.S. says she thinks it's rude that Americans don't say 'You're welcome']( There’s been[a growing trend]( amongst American Gen Zers and millennials to stop saying, “You're welcome,” after being thanked. Older generations may think the change is part of a more significant trend of younger people having more lax manners, but in actuality, younger people believe that giving a simple “OK” or “Mm-hmm” after being thanked is[more polite]( saying, “You're welcome.” Recently, Australian TikTok user Tilly Hokianga vented her frustrations with Americans [in a viral post]( entitled, “Things That Send Me as an Australian Living in the US.” A lot of the points she made were pretty typical for someone visiting the United States, such as there's too much sugar in the bread and too many options for cereal. However, she also noted that Americans have difficulty saying, “You’re welcome.” [Read the story]( 5 [Daughter shares incredible 3D optical illusions painted by her father, who has aphasia]( For a little over three decades, David Hollowell’s professional life had been dedicated to art. In addition to working as an art professor, his [highly acclaimed 3D illusion paintings]( were shown in prestigious exhibits. In 2018, the 71-year-old began taking his talents to a larger scale, turning his family barn into an immersive mural. Then, in May of 2021, Hollowell fell off the roof of his home, resulting in a traumatic brain injury leading to [aphasia]( a disorder that affects a person’s ability to communicate through speech or written language. Though Hollowell couldn’t access words the way he used to, his ability to paint detailed,[mesmerizing images]( remained remarkably intact. And his daughter-slash-self-appointed-TikTok manager, Adrienne, is determined to share his work and his journey with as many people as possible. [Read the story]( Find us on the World Wide Web: [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( [Website]( [LinkedIn]( Copyright © 2023 GOOD | Upworthy, All rights reserved. 1370 N St Andrews Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90028 You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.