The Optimist: A diver found a message in a bottle dated 1926. Then the hunt began for the family of the man who wrote it.

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Sign up for this newsletter Read online Stories that inspire.     (Rob Hemmer) A diver found a message in a bottle dated 1926. Then the hunt began for the family of the man who wrote it. "I hollered, 'Grab my phone and snap a picture — I just found a message in a bottle!' " said Jennifer Dowker. By Cathy Free ●  Read more »   Body shaming yourself: How to fight the 'pervasive sense that there's something wrong with you' Tips to stop body shaming yourself include cultivating curiosity and compassion, finally getting rid of clothes that don't fit and just saying "nope." By Angela Haupt ●  Read more »   The peregrine falcon mostly disappeared. A lone chick took flight at Harpers Ferry for the first time in 70 years. In the past decade, peregrine falcons have made a revival in the U.S. after an intensive effort to breed them in captivity and return them to the wild. By Dana Hedgpeth ●  Read more »   Ditching grass could help your backyard thrive Lawns are ecological "dead space." Experts explain how to design a more eco-friendly yard. By Tik Root ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Kyle is transgender. It took 30 years and a pandemic for them to realize it. The huge disruption to the outside world prompted many people to look inward and examine who they really are. By Lisa Bonos ●  Read more »   How we celebrate the Fourth of July We asked Washington Post readers how they chose to celebrate, or ignore, the Fourth of July. Here's what they said. By Courtney Beesch ●  Read more »   In her spare time, this 90-year-old makes hats for newborns. So far, she's made 11,000 of them. "I love babies, and I just want them to have a warm head and a good start to life," said Jeanie Shaffer, 90. By Sydney Page ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   How to throw a party that's easy on the Earth The good news about eco-friendly parties: Reusable options for tableware and decorations abound. The bad news: Balloons are out. By Helen Carefoot ●  Read more »   Did you find love overseas because of the pandemic? The Post wants to hear your love story. We want to hear from couples around the world. By Washington Post staff ●  Read more »   They can't watch athletes compete in Tokyo. So these girls are cheering Team USA from home. These women and girls cheered on their favorite athletes ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. The Lily ●  By staff of The Lily ●  Read more »   He helped rewrite Virginia's constitution to guarantee Black voting rights — 'a blessing' 50 years ago The document A.E. Dick Howard, now 87, drafted repudiated a Virginia constitution adopted in 1902 with the stated purpose of disenfranchising Black people. By Gregory S. Schneider ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out By The Way for tips and guides that will help you travel better and make you feel like a local wherever you go. Delivered every Thursday. Sign up »

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