Moms are pretty great, aren't they?

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The Short List   Saturday, May 9 Happy Mother's Day weekend, Short List readers! We hope you're spending today, tomorrow and every day thanking the moms in your life. In a beautiful long read, USA TODAY's Alia E. Dastagir writes a tribute to the joy, suffering and borrowed time that comes with being a mother during this pandemic: "But for many mothers privileged enough to be free from harm at home with their children, the pandemic provides a chance to witness milestones that would otherwise have been missed. To be close and present in ways impossible when everyone is in motion. To heal and reconnect with older children we've reluctantly and necessarily let go their own way." Read the full essay here, and share it with someone you love. If you want to give mom the gift of time (or just a gift): • Creative ways to make mom feel special during this very different Mother's Day • Curl up with the best mother/daughter movies to watch this weekend • There's still time to get a present: 10 last-minute Mother's Day gifts that don't require shipping What else is everyone talking about? 👇 How the pandemic is teaching me to carpe diem The coronavirus pandemic canceled a lot of our plans and reinforced that we need to stop waiting for a right time to do the things we want. 25 make-ahead recipes for Mother's Day Men think they're taking on more during pandemic Still can't buy toilet paper? Try trading for it Mom of 1.4-pound baby talks about her 'little miracle' After surviving war, hunger, this chef faces a pandemic Layoffs hit people of color, young, the hardest Quarantine hair help: How to hide your roots 5 reasons not to freak out over record job losses 'I just miss them': Being a principal while school is... Start your day with the 5 Things podcast: Five news stories. Less than five minutes. Free to subscribe.   FOLLOW US Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe • Manage Newsletters • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights • Privacy Notice • Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy • Feedback © 2020 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102