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Friday 4/3: Sponsored by Vermont Country Store and Masterworks - Films recognizing climate change, sunset of the day, 5 item wind down rule
Friday
"The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all."
The Emperor, Mulan
In today’s issue, we’ll take a look at:
More Oscar films are talking about climate change
Sunset of the day at Santa Monica Pier
This store is a blast from the past
The 5-item reset for a peaceful night
Any easy art investment
True or False?
It’s more efficient to leave lights on all day than to turn them off and on.
Scroll to the bottom for the answer.
More Oscar Films Are Talking About Climate Change
This year’s Oscar-nominated films are reflecting something many people are already feeling in real life: climate change is becoming harder to ignore. A recent analysis found that 31% of eligible nominees acknowledged climate change in some way, the highest share on record. It’s a noticeable shift from past years, where climate was often left out of the story entirely.
Some of these films weave climate more directly into their narratives, like stories shaped by wildfires or environmental change. Others include smaller references, showing how climate is starting to become part of the background of everyday storytelling. Even these brief moments can help normalize conversations around climate in a way that feels more familiar and accessible.
It’s a small step, but an important one. When climate shows up in the stories people watch, it helps bridge the gap between global issues and everyday life. As more filmmakers include these themes, it opens the door for deeper conversations and reminds us how storytelling can shape the way we understand the world around us.
Sunset of the Day at Santa Monica Pier
The Canopy reader Thomas captured this golden hour scene at the Santa Monica Pier, where late-day light stretches across the beach and reflects off the buildings along the boardwalk. He shared that the moment felt like a snapshot of California: sun dipping toward the horizon, people making their way to the pier, cars arriving for the evening, the Ferris wheel in the distance, and seagulls overhead.
While he still loves where he’s from, the trip left him with a deeper appreciation for California.
Thanks to Thomas for sharing this California sunset. Have a sunset or snapshot you’d love to share? We’d love to see it. Send it our way for a chance to be featured in The Canopy.
Image courtesy of The Canopy reader, Thomas.
The Vermont Country Store—Make it a Tradition
Welcome to The Vermont Country Store! Since 1946, the Orton Family Business has offered an incredible assortment of unique and useful products and a shopping experience unlike any other. Find new favorites like our exclusive bedding and sleepwear, heirloom-quality Mountain Weavers table linens, genuine Irish wool sweaters, and baked goods made from treasured family recipes. Rediscover beloved brands from the past, like Tangee, Lemon Up, and Mason Pearson. There’s more in store every time you shop to make each visit even better than the last.
Make your experience extra special! Free shipping on orders of $75 or more.
Thank you to Vermont Country Store for sponsoring The Canopy.
The 5-Item Reset for a Peaceful Night
Some nights, it’s not the big things that keep your mind busy. It’s the little unfinished tasks. The “5-item wind-down” rule offers a simple way to ease that feeling. Before bed, you put away just five things. That’s it. It might be a mug on your nightstand, a sweater on a chair, or your keys. It’s a small action, but it helps signal to your brain that the day is coming to a close.
What makes this habit so effective is how manageable it is. Instead of tackling everything at once, you focus on just a few items, which can reduce visual clutter and help your space feel calmer. Over time, this small ritual becomes a cue. Your body starts to recognize it as the transition from doing to resting.
There’s also something comforting about ending the day with a small win. You’re not aiming for a perfectly clean space, just a slightly more settled one. And when you wake up, that quiet sense of order can make the morning feel a little easier, too.
Wall Street Just Named the Most Crowded Trades of 2026
AI stocks. Metals. Crypto.
Surprise, surprise; gold crashed 16%. Silver plunged 34%. Bitcoin dropped to 1 year lows.
All supposedly "uncorrelated" assets moving in lockstep largely because of overleveraged margin.
JPM strategists warn that the same leverage is still a risk.
Those markets may be recovering now, but cascading liquidations could trigger quickly across several asset classes simultaneously.
So much for diversifying away risk, right?
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Thank you to Masterworks for sponsoring The Canopy.
Quick Picks:
From soft spring moments to little travel wins, here are today’s cozy picks:
Reflections:
🌎 True or False: False. Always turn lights off when not in use. LEDs and CFLs are not damaged by frequent switching.
🌅 Sunset Of The Day: The sun can provide the most beautiful photography. That's why we're eager to see your favorite sunrise or sunset photos. Reply to this email with your best sun-based pictures for a chance to be featured!