The Optimist: A Wounded Warrior’s grueling path to Paralympic gold

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Sign up for this newsletter Read online Stories that inspire.     (Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post) A Wounded Warrior's grueling path to Paralympic gold After losing his legs, former Navy SEAL Dan Cnossen fought his way to a new life as a skier. By Dave Sheinin ●  Read more »   5 tips for making a postponed trip feel extra special Honeymoons, birthday trips and other special occasion vacations that were delayed during the pandemic are back on. By Nathan Diller ●  Read more »   He loaded his minibus with supplies and drove over 1,000 miles to Ukraine to help refugees Seeing images of Ukrainians under attack and fleeing their homes compelled Tom Littledyke to hop in his minibus and head toward the border. By Sydney Page ●  Read more »   In Virginia, abandoned coal mines are transformed into solar farms Six old mining sites owned by the Nature Conservancy will be some of the first utility-scale solar farms in the region — and the nonprofit group hopes the model can be replicated nationwide. By Zoeann Murphy ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Get breaking news alerts, offline reading lists and more. Download the app   What are the secrets to a meaningful life? Women over 50 share their insights. In Ellen Warner's "The Second Half" women from around the world share their formative experiences and advice for younger generations. Review ●  By Maria Leonard Olsen ●  Read more »   I'm a Black woman who creates crosswords. Here's how I'm changing the language of puzzles. For Women's History Month, The Post is publishing a special collection of themed crosswords, created entirely by women. Perspective ●  By Portia Lundie ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   How a rocket scientist tries to live sustainably Anita Vandyke takes readers through a week in her zero-waste life. Perspective ●  By Anita Vandyke ●  Read more »   More Starbucks stores want to unionize. These women and nonbinary workers are leading the push. More than 100 locations have filed for union recognition in over 20 states since the campaign started in Buffalo last fall. By Abigail Higgins ●  Read more »   How fiction and poetry can help you navigate a loved one's dementia "The Notebook" helped this caregiver understand the behaviors her father was displaying. After his diagnosis with Alzheimer's, fiction, poetry and memoirs provided support. Perspective ●  By Tanya Ward Goodman ●  Read more »   Photo essay: After a spiritual journey, this photographer collaborated with an ancient Yucatán community to make his first book Photographer Santiago Sierra Soler's new book, "Nahual" is a collaborative effort made with the citizens of Ek-Balam, Yucatan. Perspective ●  By Kenneth Dickerman ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Eat Voraciously for one quick, adaptable and creative recipe in your inbox Monday through Thursday to inspire delicious meals. Sign up »

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