Have You Ever One-dered??

We’re talking more about microaggressions, in an unconventional three-part series that takes place on consecutive days in the same week. Take a look at the Crown Act (2019) and what “locs” are, if you’re unfamiliar with either or both. You may also need to look up the word “monolith.” Thank you so much for being here. This is challenging. This is important. C

This one was harder for me than I anticipated. It’s one thing knowing about microagressions, it’s another to live, and it’s an entirely different thing altogether to be assaulted by the memories of countless personal experiences as you relate those of others. Yet we persevere. This is a topic that is as crucial as it is uncomfortable, and it deserves to be discussed. Maybe things can get better. T...

Looking to travel to someplace with a potentially higher likelihood of kind and welcome people? These are the 20 most welcoming cities/areas that could be right for you, for 2024 and from 2023. Enjoy! C

Please forgive the interruption! A technical issue caused the episode to drop out right at Poetry Time. Eh, life is life and things happen. So if you’d like to hear the conclusion (and a little personal note), it’s the next newest thing in the feed. I couldn’t just let it end unfinished! Thanks for being here, as always, and for your patience with the imperfections of our existence, C ;)

Please forgive the interruption! A technical issue caused the episode to drop out right at Poetry Time. Eh, life is life and things happen. So if you’d like to hear the conclusion (and a little personal note), it’s the next newest thing in the feed. I couldn’t just let it end unfinished! Thanks for being here, as always, and for your patience with the imperfections of our existence, C ;)

(I don’t remember exactly what was going on this day or why there was no description here, but I discovered it on a September day in 2025 while converting to my color-coded thumbnail system. Hopefully if you stumble upon this episode for some encouragement, you will find what you are looking for. ~C)

Need a job? Wanna keep it for AWHILE? Let’s talk about careers you can get into with little or no experience/education and work your way to the top. It’ll take some time, but if job security is important to you, this could be helpful. Also include direct career paths for multiple professions! I learned a lot with this one. Hope you feel the same. Thanks for being here, as always, C

Being kind is good for your health !! In multiple studies, it has been shown the being on the giving end of a kindness interaction can be beneficial for you mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. *Note: I gladly notice and compliment all kinds of people on their nail art, regardless of their gender :) In today’s examples I was thinking of a specific person who happened to be female Go...

A rough couple of days for Eagles fans. Encouragement for all.

(I don’t remember exactly what was going on this day or why there was no description here, but I discovered it on a September day in 2025 while converting to my color-coded thumbnail system. Hopefully if you stumble upon this episode for some encouragement, you will find what you are looking for. ~C)

It’s getting tough to pay for things out there! (Or possibly continuing to be tough.) If you’re looking for ideas of something small (in most cases) that you can cut out of your budget to help make ends meet, we’re starting here with some ideas. Happy New Year! I’m glad you’re here. C - Update: If you’re looking for the second part of this miniseries, jump all the way to June 17th! “It’s Still A N...