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Do you live in one of the most expensive cities in the world? Or most affordable? Somewhere in the middle perhaps? How does the cost of living you pay compare to the quality of life that you experience? We’re looking at the data from a specific index (Numbeo), which you can take with whatever size grain of salt you’d like because I did notice cities missing. However the ones that are present still...

Happy Labor Day! (In the US.) Coming to you with a more relaxed episode structure today, like we’re just sitting around having a chat. But don’t take that to mean that this is a throwaway show because of the holiday. Important things are discussed. (Btw, when I say “acting like children,” I unfortunately do not mean the joy, whimsy, and awe-filled wonder often attributed to those 0-17. I mean adul...

We’re back on the albums again! Part Thirteen, 180-171. I knew I was never going to make it through everything because there was so much and certain things needed to take a little extra time, and rightly so! This week features Nick Drake, Missy Elliott, Taylor Swift, and seven other artists to continue this massive undertaking. Hmm, who else could there be? ;) ***There are some particularly dark t...

We’re talking again about some of the best and better ways to treat those who have a service component to their occupations. And this time it’s Flight Attendants! Are you kind and thoughtful during an airplane trip or are you kind of a menace? I hope it’s not the latter, but even if it is perhaps it’s inadvertently? Just in case, we’re getting the info straight from the horse’s mouth - flight atte...

It’s still Summer! And the Summer Encouragement Series continues as we discuss the joys of grown-up freedoms. Glad you chose to spend some of your time here. I appreciate it, C

How have you been treating your servers lately? Perhaps you don’t intend to be thoughtless or rude (I hope!) but there are things that you can be aware of that will make the experience more enjoyable for those working with you during your dining experience. Also, Production Note: Big Whoops! An unexpected technical difficulty led to the end of the episode before we were able to share Poetry Time....

We’re continuing a discussion about advice related to life experience, in a non age-centric way. Things to do or not to do, to think about or consider starting. If you missed the beginning, scroll back to last week and you can catch the first part, but you can listen to them in whatever order you’d like. It’s not too late while you’re still here, and I’m so glad you are, C

We’re back on the albums again! Part Twelve, 190-181. Two albums eps in one week! Glutton for punishment [handshake] Me Buuuuttttt we’re back on track so hashtag No Regrets =) This week features Sufjan Stevens, The Strokes, Beyoncé, and seven other artists to continue this massive undertaking. Hmm, who else could there be? ;) These albums put me through my paces emotionally, but I’m not mad at it....

Are you as happy as you could be?

It might be getting chillier in some places but we’re still in our Summer Encouragement Series :) Don’t let it go yet. So glad you’re here, C

A discussion of age-related advice. I understand that living longer gives you access to more information and experiences in many cases, but because the way an adult’s life progresses can be so varied it’s also fair to acknowledge that anyone can experience knowledge gaps at any age. What are some useful things to know, no matter who or how old you are? Glad we all get another day, C :)

We’re back on the albums again! Part Eleven, 200-191. Finally!! YAY. Thanks tons for your patience with this one, after it had to be rescheduled from last Friday. Multi-day migraines are no joke. This week features The War On Drugs, The Velvet Underground, TLC and seven other artists to continue this massive undertaking. Hmm, who else could there be? ;) Because there’s always so much info, and of...

Big Migraine + Big Nausea = No Albums I’m so sorry. I really wish I had the wherewithal to do it. Hope you’re feeling better than I do, C

Ugh, another data breach. A massive one. What do you do when these happen? Ignore it and hope it goes away? Scan your email to see if you were involved and then move on with your day? Panic, stay riddled with anxiety, and then ultimately eschew online life altogether? If you’d like an option that is sensible and proactive, let’s talk about how you can move your online accounts and info from less s...

We’re continuing our Summer Encouragement Series and my slightly distracted mental state doesn’t prohibit us from getting all the way into it. Light. Yes. Thanks for being here, C

Have you been getting the sleep you need? If not, there are many factors that could be at play, but you may want to consider the foods and drinks you have in the second half of your day. Some of them, and ones you don’t even realize, have properties and/or after effects that can make it more challenging for you to fall asleep and stay asleep. And with the way the world is going, you definitely nee...

SO MUCH HAS BEEN GOING ON LATELY. We’re using today (and at least one other day this week) to slow down and take time to process instead of constantly looking for new or more or different. Come lets talk about a few things I’ve been thinking of recently. It’s a nice respite from the nonstop movement of it all. Take a breath, C :)

We’re back on the albums again! Part TEN, 210-201. WE MADE IT THROUGH THE FIRST 100!!!! Can you believe it oh my word This week features Janelle Monáe, Built to Spill, Captain Beefheart and seven other artists to continue this massive undertaking. Hmm, who else could there be? ;) It’s becoming a regular occurrence, so I’ve decided to feel fine about it, but there was so much in this week! I purpos...

Took a turn with this one. Meaning that I had originally planned something else, but then ended up here. There’s always a reason when that happens, maybe it was you. Let’s talk life lessons! I’ll even share some personal stories ;) Gotta love a Thursday, C

Continuing our Summer Encouragement Series! Which I love =) Has something or someone been screwing with your ability to acknowledge your own value (or values)? Take a few minutes to walk down this road with me and let’s see if we can end up someplace different. Thrilled that you’re sharing this time with me, C

Continuing the line of thought we began on yesterday’s episode. We’re expanding our contemplation of creativity and those with creative temperaments to discuss the fact that sometimes when you make things and share them with others, fame of various amounts can ensue. But by being aware of or intentional about taking care of yourself and others, it can help to alleviate the health challenges. We ta...

I’ve been thinking a lot about how creative and well-known people show up in the world, and while doing research on the matter, I discovered the results of a number of studies. I was particularly drawn to one summarization that discussed some of the stark opposites that live inside those who develop and express their creativity as a lifelong pursuit: artists, musicians, writers, filmmakers, even s...

We’re back on the albums again! Part Nine, 220-211. This week features The Magnetic Fields, Grace Jones, Fugazi and seven other artists to continue this massive undertaking. Hmm, who else could there be? ;) I did ev thing I could, but there was so much in this week! Both to listen to (our longest album so far!) and to talk about. Alas I purposely let go of Poetry Time again, but I always choose on...

This was a really hard episode for me. You may have noticed that it’s shorter than average, and that was an intentional effort to protect my mental health. We’re discussing firsthand accounts of women who lived, concurrently with you and me, as ADULTS with compromised rights. It upsets me, but it needs to be addressed sometimes so that those who lived it can release their experiences, and those of...

At the end of a tumultuous month, these last few days have been quieter, but in some ways even more overwhelming. I come to you on today’s episode of our Summer Encouragement Series feeling a bit compromised, and not as strong or bright as usual, but still determined to shine because that is what I was meant to do. For you. And for myself too. Come and listen. I hope it helps. I am always always a...