Words of Wisdom

Words of Wisdom

“Your old road is rapidly agin’
Please get out of the new one
If you can’t lend your hand
For the times they are a-changin’”

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Time of Inconvenience – Nanci Griffith

I’ve shared my love for Nanci Griffith before, and this week, I’m diving back into her incredible discography. Time of Inconvenience is a powerful reflection on modern society, where money dictates whose voices are heard.

Words of Wisdom

Words of Wisdom

Language has no independent existence apart from the people who use it. It is not an end in itself; it is a means to an end of understanding who you are and what society is like.

Tips & Tools

Unorthodox Language-Learning Tips from a Polyglot

Communication development takes time and is more involved than just learning new vocabulary. Whether you’re wanting to pick up a new language or are on track to becoming a polyglot yourself, here are a few tips Blake Anderson has picked up on his language-learning journey.

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Sacramento’s Casa de Español

We’ve had the opportunity to partner with Casa de Español on behalf of the Creciente Latinx Leadership Program more than once, and it would be impossible for me to write a Too Dope about language without giving them a shout-out.

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How ‘Arcane’ Went Global for Its Big Season Two Soundtrack

The soundtrack for Season 2 of Arcane, a Netflix show created in partnership with Riot Games, features 22 new songs from a wide range of internationally renowned artists, is a wonderful case study on how people can still understand the intent of a song without understanding the language it is sung in, going as far as making up new languages for the soundtrack.

Tips & Tools

Reconnecting to Our Ancestors for Our Wellbeing

Reconnecting with our history and ancient cultures as a wellness practice can be incredibly difficult for some of us. This article from The Jackie O. Life explores how through nature, we can reclaim our power and become active citizens in the physical world, we can also be active participants in our own well-being.

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