Music Monday (on Saturday morning)

 3 Doors Down "Here Without You"

Sing along optional:

The miles just keep rolling
As the people leave their way to say hello
I've heard this life is overrated
But I hope that it gets better as we go
Oh yeah, yeah

In the news, this week

 ‘Don’t ask what AI can do for us, ask what it is doing to us’: are ChatGPT and co harming human intelligence?

Are you my life partner?

I met a lady today that gave me the best advice. She said - "Whatever you need, manifest it." 

I said, that I "need a life partner - a man that is kind, genuine, and loving." 

She said, okay. Think of it like this, "You already have them. They are on their way to you, right now. They are thinking of you right now. Manifest what you need. He will find you." 

So, here goes nothing. I'm manifesting.

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Happy Earth Day!

Celebrate Earth day by pledging to reduce your consumption and waste! 

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The Academic Corner

Dr. Brown explains that vulnerability is connected to authenticity, care, kindness, creativity, joy, happiness. 

Happy Easter!

Make it a 'good' Friday

How is your week going? Hop by and say hi. Post a message below! 

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Music Monday (on Wednesday)

Dermot Kennedy "Better Days" (Live Version)

Sing along optional:

I know you've been hurtin'
Waitin' on a train that just won't come
The rain, it ain't permanent
And soon, we'll be dancin' in the sun

In remembrance -- April 15, 1912

The R.M.S. Titanic is the most famous ship of all time. Check out the new podcast, Titanic: Ship of Dreams.

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Music Monday (on Thursday)

Dermot Kennedy "For Island Fires and Family"

Sing along optional: 

And I was talkin' with you earlier
We were open and vulnerable, it was wonderful

The academic corner

I exercise every day. This TED video talks about the science of exercise.   

Who are you?

Hello, I'm a realist.

Warning: this may make you smile

I found this cute video online. In this video, Caroline talks about how finding the 'one' is not easy. But thinking outside-the-box can help!

In the news, this week

Does anyone else find this troubling? 

Bill Gates: Within 10 years, AI will replace many doctors and teachers—humans won’t be needed ‘for most things’

Music Monday

Ed Sheeran ft. Luke Combs "Life Goes On"

Sing along optional:

To tell me how, how my life goes on with you gone
I suppose I'll sink like a stone
If you leave me now, oh, the storms will roll
Easy come, hard go, then life goes on

The Academic Corner

This week, I'm sharing Dr. David Suzuki's lecture, "On Being Part of Nature". As Suzuki explains, we all need to be environmentalists. 

Music on a Wednesday

Post Malone "Yours"

Sing along optional: 

I don't know who you are, but one day I'm going to
And it's gonna break my heart when she gives hers to you
And it won't be tomorrow but it's gonna be too soon
When I walk her down that aisle and do what daddy's have to do

Happy St. Patrick's Day

My greeting this year: Don't drink and drive. Binge drinking isn't sexy.

Essential reading: Binge Drinking Isn’t Lucky: Sobering St. Patrick’s Day Statistics 2024

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Celebrate with me

Are you into trash? My latest, peer-reviewed article "Wasted Planet" will be published next month! 

To celebrate, I'm asking that you post sources or materials related to the global trash crisis below. Let's talk trash!  

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Music Monday

This week, I'm listening to Chantal Kreviazuk's album "Ghost Stories." This album is my happy place. 

Chantal Kreviazuk "Ghosts of You" (2006)

Sing along optional:

We were occupied
I never had to go outside
I was your alibi
We were planning our escape

Friday vibes

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Question and answer

Question: When good things happen in your life, who do you run to? Who do you want to celebrate with? 

Tuesday Inspiration

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Friendship

I've been "missing in action" lately. My friends are worried. They have been calling. It's nice to know that someone cares about me. 

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The Academic Corner

Tonight, I'm listening to a podcast on empathy. The argument is that empathy is declining. Neoliberalism has a big role in its demise. Listen along with me, here: 

Music Monday

Sometimes music... leaves me feeling hopeful. 

Justin Timberlake ft. NSYNC "Paradise" (2024)

Sing along optional:

'Cause I've waited
I've been waitin' forever
Right here for this moment
Between you and I

Get inspired

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Music Monday (Canadian edition)

I have been listening to a lot of Noah Reid lately. Noah is from Toronto, Ontario. 

Noah Reid "Apollo"

Sing along optional:

And all I see
Fallin' tomorrow
Is these apologies
All of 'em hollow

Puppy Bowl

The best thing about Super Bowl Sunday is Puppy Bowl. 

When you're single and it's February.

Seven days until Valentine's Day... and I still don't have a Valentine.  Oh, the awkwardness of February. 

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The academic corner

Last year, Bergan et al. published Higher Education Leadership for Democracy, Sustainability and Social Justice. I recently listened to the webinar - where authors involved with this project came together to talk about their contributions. You can listen here:

Question and Answer

Question: How is your week going? What did you learn? How are you feeling? 

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Hello, Monday

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Music to get me through the week

I'm starting to lose hope. Oh wait, it's gone. 

The Chainsmokers & Coldplay "Something just like this"

Sing along optional:

I’m not looking for somebody
With some superhuman gifts.
Some superhero,
Some fairytale bliss.
Just something I can turn to.
Somebody I can kiss.

three times a charm

Trying to remain 

optimistic 

optimistic 

optimistic: 

if I say it three times fast

maybe it will come true.  

Thursday Inspiration

I'm the right woman. 

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Oh, yes

Let's talk New Year's Resolutions. What's yours? Share below. 👇

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Friday Night Plans

It's the first Friday of the new year. What are you doing tonight? Comment below! 💕