Words of Wisdom

Words of Wisdom

Curated by Meg Birmingham — January 26, 2024

“Without noticing we’re doing it, we treat the future as intrinsically more valuable than the present. And yet the future never seems to arrive.”

Tips & Tools

Asking Better Questions

Curated by Meg Birmingham — January 26, 2024

It’s been a goal of mine to ask better questions, I think it’s fulfilling to learn about the lives and experiences of the people around me. According to the Harvard Business Review “the first step in becoming a better questioner is simply to ask more questions.

Ear Candy

A Band Called Death

Curated by Meg Birmingham — January 26, 2024

I’ve been on a punk kick for about two years now and part of that is nerding out on Death. Death is an American Proto-Punk band formed in Detroit in 1971 by brothers Bobby, David, and Dannis Hackney.

Geeking-Out

Does Cleaning Stress You Out?

Curated by Meg Birmingham — January 26, 2024

The new year has me on a cleaning kick, but here’s a cautionary tale. One of the trends on social media now is to systematically disinfect spaces, Vox is calling it performative cleanliness, and it can be harmful in a lot of ways.

Praise Our Peeps

Is Education the Universal Escape From Poverty?

Curated by Trao Thao — January 14, 2024

Da’juantay Wynter, alumnus of the Grants Advisory Board for Youth, shares a remarkable journey from a Popeyes manager at 17 to a sophomore at Washington University in St. Louis. Battling family responsibilities and poverty, Da’juantay reflects on the unexpected twists, emphasizing the transformative power of education.

Ear Candy

You Are My Kind by Santana

Curated by Trao Thao — January 14, 2024

Give ‘You Are My Kind’ a listen for a soulful celebration of deep connection. Santana and Seal’s collaboration blends emotive vocals and signature musical style, offering a moving experience.

Geeking-Out

Exercise Benefits for Your Family

Curated by Trao Thao — January 14, 2024

As we step into the new year, my family and I are committed to prioritizing exercising together. While the beginning might pose challenges, the article “Exercise Benefits for Your Family” illuminates numerous reasons to embrace physical activity as a family, highlighting its positive impact on memory, mood, and anxiety reduction.

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