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Happy Friday Friends!!!

Happy Newsletter Friday! Welcome to those of you who are reading this for the first time and welcome back to those returning! 

THE POLL RESULTS: 

So, what sound does a panda make?! There were a lot of thoughts and amazing contenders but, one person got it right! 

Brian from Vermont was right with his answer, "Since I used to teach a lesson on animal sounds when I worked at the National Zoo, pandas make a high pitched whining sound when they're looking for boyfriends and babies. They also bark like dogs when they're saying get off my lawn."

Honorable Mentions:

• Izzy (CA) - "Do they make sounds? Is it just the crunch of bamboo?"
• Howie (NJ) - "Thump (when rolling down a hill)"
• A lot of people - "Moo" 

Let's all thank Brian for educating us today! Also, shout out to all the responses. There we some really fun ones and loved seeing the creativity!

Want to participate in the next poll? Scroll down to partake!

Featured Headlines:

• "I'm Columbus bound to start working my new job at Otterbein!" 
  • Brian - VT

• "I got a couch that was built by my husband!" 
  • Helen - NY

• "I joined Running Club!!!"
  • Alex - NY

CONGRATS BRIAN! Columbus is so excited to have you and it is a great lil' city. Helen, you're husband sounds pretty cool!! Yes, I did join a running club and it is a lot of fun!

Our news might be small but, it was good news! Want to be featured "In the Headlines"? Share your breaking news here to have the chance to be in the next newsletter!

OTHER NEWS:

The last day of April is here!! Wow, this month flew by like no other. Time keeps on ticking but, there is always so much happening. Don't forget to stop and smell the new spring flowers, to see the street art and public art, and to enjoy everything around you. See how people interact with the world around them and it will remind you of the now and might make you smile. There is so much beauty in the ordinary. I have been doing this a lot lately and it always brightens my mood.

200,000,000+ people have received the vaccine in the United States!! WOW! That is remarkable. Also, everyone is now eligible to go and get a vaccine in the U.S. If you live in the states, go and schedule your appointment. You can go to Vaccine Finder to find a vaccination site near you. If you are hesitant please read about some myths associated with the vaccine here. Reach out to me or a friend and they can also help ease worries and/or help you find a vaccination site too!

Alex's Book Corner

I am currently reading: 

• The Last Story of Mina Lee by Nancy Jooyan Kim

What I have read these past few weeks:

• The Overstory by Richard Powers
  • This read was a tough one. I might not be a novel person (idk). I think I took too long to read this but, I heard a lot of people rave about it. If I read it over a shorter period of time, I am sure I would've loved it. (3 Stars)

The Newsletter Poll!

Woof? I guess pandas can bark but, do they have superpowers? Now it is time for a poll brought to you by Todd (New Zealand). What is the best superpower?! I wouldn't have to ask this if I was able to read minds.

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