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What about when you can't be in control of the outcome? Tough, eh? C

Need a hiding place for all that sweet sweet cash money you have lying around? It can't just go in the banana stand- Have fun, be careful, C

It's a Song of the Week! I am so excited to present to you this brand new music-centered feature on the show. Two Years Ago we had a blast (my word) listening to 300 albums and discussing them together. Ever since I have known that we were going to get back to holding space to talk specifically about music on the pod, regularly. And just about a year after we started that massive undertaking, the time is now!! So instead of album after album, we're going to talk about ONE SONG AT A TIME. - This week's FIFTY-NINTH installment song (Year Two!) is from Artist: John Mayer And is called “3x5.” It is from his debut studio album: Room For Squares You can listen to the album version of the song here: https://youtu.be/ucbHPYCUtek?s... No video, but there are multiple live performances that you could also seek out. Plus you can almost always grab a preview on my IG @whereschloe; it's up on the profile. [ Poetry Time below ] - There is no hierarchy; these songs are going to be in basically a random order, chosen for reasons that I'll most likely expound upon within the episode. Along with an array of background, inspirations, time frame, album order, cultural context, related themes, personal experiences, etc. Any genre artist decade that I would listen to is up for grabs and who's to know what will be next and why? ;) Remember your favorites. Discover something new. One song of the week at a time for however long works. I'm ELATED that you're along for the ride, C - POETRY TIME Here Together by W. S. Merwin These days I can see us clinging to each other as we are swept along by the current I am clinging to you to keep you from being swept away and you are clinging to me we see the shores blurring past as we hold each other in the rushing current the daylight rushes unheard far above us how long will we be swept along in the daylight how long will we cling together in the night and where will it carry us together

We're back! SES continues. Yayyyy, C

Nope, it's not an accident. Yes, today's episode is similar in length to a voice text I might leave lol. Tell the air pressure to go back up :( C

Why twice in a row? Pop in and I'll tell you. We're making our way into the 80s and 90s today, and things are starting to get uncomfortable onscreen. (Uh oh!) Who do we think we are? C

We're making our way into the 70s and 80s. As the world changed, so did the way we attempted to represent ourselves. Big laughs, big aspirations, C

It's a Song of the Week! I am so excited to present to you this brand new music-centered feature on the show. Two Years Ago we had a blast (my word) listening to 300 albums and discussing them together. Ever since I have known that we were going to get back to holding space to talk specifically about music on the pod, regularly. And just about a year after we started that massive undertaking, the time is now!! So instead of album after album, we're going to talk about ONE SONG AT A TIME. - This week's FIFTY-EIGHTH installment song (Year Two!) is from Artist: Real Estate And is called “Freeze Brain.” It is from their sixth studio album: Daniel You can listen to the album version of the song here: https://youtu.be/ZLNseaX2ewc?s... Plus you can almost always grab a preview on my IG @whereschloe; it's up on the profile. - There is no hierarchy; these songs are going to be in basically a random order, chosen for reasons that I'll most likely expound upon within the episode. Along with an array of background, inspirations, time frame, album order, cultural context, related themes, personal experiences, etc. Any genre artist decade that I would listen to is up for grabs and who's to know what will be next and why? ;) Remember your favorites. Discover something new. One song of the week at a time for however long works. I'm ELATED that you're along for the ride, C -

Back at it again with the pink thumbnail. Our SES (Summer Encouragement Series) continues- Grateful to be able to share these thoughts with you. One day at a time, C

It's not a wild assumption to figure that you might now or one day own at least one Apple device. And if that's the case, some of these things might be just what you need to make the use a little safer. There's so much going on, C

Make your life a little easier. It's tough out there, C

Let's keep going! (An unusual episode featuring a melancholy host trying to keep it light, and an untimely interruption.) We're looking, during this seminal year of American history, at some of the media that has helped shape this nation-and the way everyone views it. Let's keep going, C

It's a Song of the Week! I am so excited to present to you this brand new music-centered feature on the show. Two Years Ago we had a blast (my word) listening to 300 albums and discussing them together. Ever since I have known that we were going to get back to holding space to talk specifically about music on the pod, regularly. And just about a year after we started that massive undertaking, the time is now!! So instead of album after album, we're going to talk about ONE SONG AT A TIME. - This week's FIFTY-SEVENTH installment song (Year Two!) is from Poet/Songwriter and Composer: James Weldon Johnson and his brother J. Rosamond Johnson And is called “Lift Every Voice And Sing.” You can continue to listen to (or watch) the most recent Super Bowl performance of this song (by Coco Jones) here: https://youtu.be/kcMMBhIY5Zw?s... And you can hear or see countless artists performing this impactful song across time, just by doing a simple search of the title. Plus you can almost always grab a preview on my IG @whereschloe; it's up on the profile. - There is no hierarchy; these songs are going to be in basically a random order, chosen for reasons that I'll most likely expound upon within the episode. Along with an array of background, inspirations, time frame, album order, cultural context, related themes, personal experiences, etc. Any genre artist decade that I would listen to is up for grabs and who's to know what will be next and why? ;) Remember your favorites. Discover something new. One song of the week at a time for however long works. I'm ELATED that you're along for the ride, C -

Back to more America trivia fun, though some of these do ask for some additional critical thought. It's not super great to insult someone on their bday, C

Perhaps it might be encouraging to you to consider the way the idea of abundance interacts with your life. Or the ways that it could? Our SES continues, giving us the chance to do just that. Don't take intentionality for granted, C

Which shows shaped the way America sees itself and the way the rest of the world sees it? There are several to consider. How many have you seen? You should be represented too, C

You only turn 250 once! So we're starting celebrating early :) How much do you know about the US? Enough to go on a quiz show?? Good luck, C

It's a Song of the Week! I am so excited to present to you this brand new music-centered feature on the show. Two Years Ago we had a blast (my word) listening to 300 albums and discussing them together. Ever since I have known that we were going to get back to holding space to talk specifically about music on the pod, regularly. And just about a year after we started that massive undertaking, the time is now!! So instead of album after album, we're going to talk about ONE SONG AT A TIME. - This week's FIFTY-SIXTH installment song (Year Two!) is from Artist: Idles And is called “A Hymn.” It is from their third studio album: Ultra Mono You can listen to the album version of the song here: https://youtu.be/BJHn6ab-DtE?s... And you can watch the quietly beautiful, tear-inducing video here: https://youtu.be/eYGtGcJ8rKw?s... Plus you can almost always grab a preview on my IG @whereschloe; it's up on the profile. - There is no hierarchy; these songs are going to be in basically a random order, chosen for reasons that I'll most likely expound upon within the episode. Along with an array of background, inspirations, time frame, album order, cultural context, related themes, personal experiences, etc. Any genre artist decade that I would listen to is up for grabs and who's to know what will be next and why? ;) Remember your favorites. Discover something new. One song of the week at a time for however long works. I'm ELATED that you're along for the ride, C -

A little shorter today, thanks in advance for understanding. Not all the eastern islands (which of course is relative depending on where you currently are), but a particularly island nation whose ideals might benefit us all. Hang in there, C

A few directives that might be helpful to consider as we move into another installment of our SES (Summer Encouragement Series) I'm so grateful that you're here, C

Change is a given in life, and since it comes to us all, there are lots and lots of ppl who are going to experience it on a professional front. More than once! When's the last time you thought about what you'd like to do? There are some pretty interesting careers still available out there- Something to think about, C

Sometimes the body can take care of itself (and you) without any medical intervention. Very interesting. Take a break, C

It's a Song of the Week! I am so excited to present to you this brand new music-centered feature on the show. Two Years Ago we had a blast (my word) listening to 300 albums and discussing them together. Ever since I have known that we were going to get back to holding space to talk specifically about music on the pod, regularly. And just about a year after we started that massive undertaking, the time is now!! So instead of album after album, we're going to talk about ONE SONG AT A TIME. - This week's FIFTY-FIFTH installment song (Year Two!) is from Artist: Janelle Monaé And is called “Django Jane.” It is from their third studio album: Dirty Computer You can listen to the album version of the song here: https://youtu.be/mhV23uUBOhA?s... And you can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/mTjQq5rMlEY?s... You can watch the entire film (emotion picture) here: https://youtu.be/jdH2Sy-BlNE?s... And you can see the rest of her explanation of the song lyrics here: https://genius.com/a/janelle-m... Plus you can almost always grab a preview on my IG @whereschloe; it's up on the profile. - There is no hierarchy; these songs are going to be in basically a random order, chosen for reasons that I'll most likely expound upon within the episode. Along with an array of background, inspirations, time frame, album order, cultural context, related themes, personal experiences, etc. Any genre artist decade that I would listen to is up for grabs and who's to know what will be next and why? ;) Remember your favorites. Discover something new. One song of the week at a time for however long works. I'm ELATED that you're along for the ride, C -

Has something been keeping you from taking a trip on your own? It's more accessible than you think. Keep an open mind, C

I'm so stoked that we're doing this! We started earlier this Spring, going through challenging behavioral patterns that tend to plague some people, but that ultimately can be healed. We're continuing today. (Do I have this one??) You might not be a sibling, or an eldest, or even someone who identifies as female, but this is something that everyone needs to understand. So glad you're here. Take a load off for a little while, C

But you know we can't leave it there. The SES (Summer Encouragement Series) continues! Hop in, let's keep going, C

Turns out some popular house features aren't all they're cracked up to be, according to some. But what do you think? You're the one that gets to live there :) Think about it, C

It's a Song of the Week! I am so excited to present to you this brand new music-centered feature on the show. Two Years Ago we had a blast (my word) listening to 300 albums and discussing them together. Ever since I have known that we were going to get back to holding space to talk specifically about music on the pod, regularly. And just about a year after we started that massive undertaking, the time is now!! So instead of album after album, we're going to talk about ONE SONG AT A TIME. - This week's FIFTY-FOURTH installment song (Year Two!) is from Artist: Green Day And is called “Welcome To Paradise.” It is from their second *and* third albums: Kerplunk and Dookie Below are both for comparison (and I didn't even get a chance to mention the instrumental interlude!) You can listen to the earlier album version of the song here: https://youtu.be/zQ-qFkCLqLc?s... You can listen to the remake of the song here: https://youtu.be/iOcrKFiB_ts?s... And you can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/qJgHyZ_ajnY?s... Plus you can almost always grab a preview on my IG @whereschloe; it's up on the profile. [POETRY TIME BELOW] - There is no hierarchy; these songs are going to be in basically a random order, chosen for reasons that I'll most likely expound upon within the episode. Along with an array of background, inspirations, time frame, album order, cultural context, related themes, personal experiences, etc. Any genre artist decade that I would listen to is up for grabs and who's to know what will be next and why? ;) Remember your favorites. Discover something new. One song of the week at a time for however long works. I'm ELATED that you're along for the ride, C - Torn Map by Naomi Shihab Nye Once, by mistake, she tore a map in half. She taped it back, but crookedly. Now all the roads ended in water. There were mountains right next to her hometown. Wouldn't it be nice if that were true? I'd tear a map and be right next to you.

Good, nice, helpful, even altruistic social norms :) Thanks tons for being here, C

Please stop by, come in, sit down, and partake of some encouragement :) It might do ya some good, C

If there's a child or children in your life who you have impact or influence over, would you like the connections you have with them to remain into adulthood? Is that possible? It's possible to lose them, and many people do, but it's also possible to save and deepen them. Thanks for listening, C

Not Alcohol! Other things :) There are a number of healthful and helpful drinks you can partake in (some concurrently) that have elements that have been shown too mitigate stress and anxiety. Do you have any of that coming this week? This life? Drink up, C

It's a Song of the Week! I am so excited to present to you this brand new music-centered feature on the show. Two Years Ago we had a blast (my word) listening to 300 albums and discussing them together. Ever since I have known that we were going to get back to holding space to talk specifically about music on the pod, regularly. And just about a year after we started that massive undertaking, the time is now!! So instead of album after album, we're going to talk about ONE SONG AT A TIME. - This week's FIFTY-THIRD installment song (Year Two!) is from Artist: Two Steps On The Water And is called “A Little Bit Scared.” It is from their debut studio LP: God Forbid Anyone Look Me In The Eye You can listen to the album version of the song here: https://youtu.be/LQfMI4hgkAg?s... And you can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/--4cjApMfpQ?s... You can listen to the entire album here (including the highly recommended 2nd track, My Medusa): https://youtube.com/playlist?l... Plus you can almost always grab a preview on my IG @whereschloe; it's up on the profile. - There is no hierarchy; these songs are going to be in basically a random order, chosen for reasons that I'll most likely expound upon within the episode. Along with an array of background, inspirations, time frame, album order, cultural context, related themes, personal experiences, etc. Any genre artist decade that I would listen to is up for grabs and who's to know what will be next and why? ;) Remember your favorites. Discover something new. One song of the week at a time for however long works. I'm ELATED that you're along for the ride, C -

We're back! Quite a lengthy break to think about the beginning of our conversation on this concept, but we're in it now. Come listen, consider, respond. I'm glad you're here, C

SES (Summer Encouragement Series) continues! Is it possible to have someone else's “perfect” summer? Hmm, C

More pleasant ways to think about how life in the US is different from the rest of the world. Together, C

What if you just up and decided to change something? You can do that, you know :) Think about it, C

It's a Song of the Week! I am so excited to present to you this brand new music-centered feature on the show. Two Years Ago we had a blast (my word) listening to 300 albums and discussing them together. Ever since I have known that we were going to get back to holding space to talk specifically about music on the pod, regularly. And just about a year after we started that massive undertaking, the time is now!! So instead of album after album, we're going to talk about ONE SONG AT A TIME. - This week's FIFTY-SECOND installment song is from one of my favorite Artists: POND And is called “Colouring The Streets.” It does not feature on any of their albums, but instead can be found on the soundtrack for the Australian documentary film: Spirit Of Akasha You can listen to the album version of the song here: https://youtu.be/f65K7mGR0k4?s... And you can watch the rest of the Falzon interview here: https://youtu.be/Cc78nmC6Z40?s... And if you'd really like to see the film, check out access to the The Surf Network if you can. It's a real thing! Plus you can almost always grab a preview on my IG @whereschloe; it's up on the profile. [SEE BELOW FOR THE POEM] - There is no hierarchy; these songs are going to be in basically a random order, chosen for reasons that I'll most likely expound upon within the episode. Along with an array of background, inspirations, time frame, album order, cultural context, related themes, personal experiences, etc. Any genre artist decade that I would listen to is up for grabs and who's to know what will be next and why? ;) Remember your favorites. Discover something new. One song of the week at a time for however long works. I'm ELATED that you're along for the ride, C - PS: Here's Poetry Time (again)- Those Days by Mary Oliver When I think of her I think of the long summer days she lay in the sun, how she loved the sun, how we spread our blanket, and friends came, and the dogs played, and then I would get restless and get up and go off to the woods and the fields, and the afternoon would soften gradually and finally I would come home, through the long shadows, and into the house where she would be my glorious welcoming, tan and hungry and ready to tell the hurtless gossips of the day and how I listened leisurely while I put around the room flowers in jars of water— daisies, butter-and-eggs, and everlasting — until like our lives they trembled and shimmered everywhere.

Charming, quaint, humorously outlandish, fancy, celebratory, dramatic, polite, delicious, REAL. It might seem like a lot of posturing or exaggerating from the outside looking in, but America is more than just it's reputation. Although sometimes, it's exactly as you've heard :) It's not all bad, C

What's the story, morning glory? (No this ep isn't about Oasis lol) However you feel rn, it's okay, C

We're at it again with more hobbies that might provide just the diversion you've been looking for. Whimsy, passion, fun anyone? Broaden your horizons, C

Let a hobby (old or new) be just the diversion you need to improve your mental and brain health. Perhaps even emotional, physical, and spiritual as well. You have time, C

It's a Song of the Week! I am so excited to present to you this brand new music-centered feature on the show. Two Years Ago we had a blast (my word) listening to 300 albums and discussing them together. Ever since I have known that we were going to get back to holding space to talk specifically about music on the pod, regularly. And just about a year after we started that massive undertaking, the time is now!! So instead of album after album, we're going to talk about ONE SONG AT A TIME. - This week's FIFTY-FIRST installment song is from one of my favorite Artists: Sleater-Kinney And is called “Hot Rock.” It is the title track from their 4th studio album: The Hot Rock You can listen to the album version of the song here: https://youtu.be/zREs5axxrmQ?s... And you can listen to the entire album here (as you should): https://youtube.com/playlist?l... Plus you can almost always grab a preview on my IG @whereschloe; it's up on the profile. [SEE BELOW FOR THE POEM] - There is no hierarchy; these songs are going to be in basically a random order, chosen for reasons that I'll most likely expound upon within the episode. Along with an array of background, inspirations, time frame, album order, cultural context, related themes, personal experiences, etc. Any genre artist decade that I would listen to is up for grabs and who's to know what will be next and why? ;) Remember your favorites. Discover something new. One song of the week at a time for however long works. I'm ELATED that you're along for the ride, C - PS: Here's Poetry Time- DON'T HESITATE by Mary Oliver If you suddenly and unexpectedly feel joy, don't hesitate. Give in to it. There are plenty of lives and whole towns destroyed or about to be. We are not wise, and not very often kind. And much can never be redeemed. Still, life has some possibility left. Perhaps this is its way of fighting back, that sometimes something happens better than all the riches or power in the world. It could be anything, but very likely you notice it in the instant when love begins. Anyway, that's often the case. Anyway, whatever it is, don't be afraid of its plenty. Joy is not made to be a crumb.

Glad we continued this! We get to talk about one thing you proly don't need, and another that perhaps you really do. (Plus lots more.) Enjoy your trip, C

Y'all, I am two-question-mark-level incredulous about this situation. Come on in; this is important. You can still be you AND care for others, C

You don't have to do what everyone else is doing. I'm glad you're here, C

Unconventional choices can work out :) Free will is a thing, C

It's a Song of the Week! I am so excited to present to you this brand new music-centered feature on the show. Last year we had a blast (my word) listening to 300 albums and discussing them together. Ever since I have known that we were going to get back to holding space to talk specifically about music on the pod, regularly. And just about a year after we started that massive undertaking, the time is now!! So instead of album after album, we're going to talk about ONE SONG AT A TIME. - This week's FIFTIETH installment song is from Artist: Edwin Starr And is called “War.” It is from his 3rd studio album: War And Peace You can listen to his album version here: https://youtu.be/hZJRJpbGkG4?s... The Temptations album version here: https://youtu.be/b0e6Ymjajn8?s... And watch the video here: https://youtu.be/01-2pNCZiNk?s... Plus you can almost always grab a preview on my IG @whereschloe; it's up on the profile. - There is no hierarchy; these songs are going to be in basically a random order, chosen for reasons that I'll most likely expound upon within the episode. Along with an array of background, inspirations, time frame, album order, cultural context, related themes, personal experiences, etc. Any genre artist decade that I would listen to is up for grabs and who's to know what will be next and why? ;) Remember your favorites. Discover something new. One song of the week at a time for however long works. I'm ELATED that you're along for the ride, C

If you have a trip to somewhere coming up, and you'd like to have items with you that have a good chance at increasing convenience, ease, and/or comfort- I can vouch for a bunch these items, or their similarly useful counterparts. Safe travels, C

READ DESCRIPTION: Édité. Oh boy was there ever a not-caused-by-me technical issue today! Thankfully I make a simultaneous backup recording of every episode (seriously) but the mic I use for that has a slightly different sound quality from the main mic. So if you notice a difference, that's why. Crisis averted! - And now.. We did it! We considered every single one :) Inhale Joy, Exhale Satisfaction. Did you figure out what you want? C

It's a few strong suggestions of what NOT to do, from ppl who have seen some tough things. Free will is a gift, C