We are writing to give our readers the advance heads-up that this year’s Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival runs from Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27.

It’s an odd thing to find in a parking garage. The very need for it to exist suggests untold personal tragedies that few of us ever encounter or even contemplate.

As worry dominates headlines and hearts, this episode highlights ethical ways to uplift others and help them thrive despite the noise.