Have You Ever One-dered??

Getting what you want doesn't necessarily mean that desire abates. But rest is okay to, C

“… and am free.” Technical note: Excuse the cut off! I thought about correcting it, but I don't think I'm going to. I'm not perfect, and I don't need you to expect that of me. I would much rather that you allow me to me human. Now normally, I am a human that is capable of doing a poetry reading while still being cognizant of broadcast and recording time. I've been a bit distracted lately, so bear with me. And thank you. It's a lovely poem, and we'll do Wendell justice again. - Let's continue talking about saving because apparently we really need to. For those of you to whom it is both accessible to think of saving, and it really matters where each dollar goes, put more of it towards places that are chosen by you. I'll see you tomorrow, C

Thank You. Eternally, 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 THIRTY-EIGHTH installment song is from Artist: Ralph Tresvant And is called “Sensitivity.” It's from his self-titled debut studio album called: Ralph Tresvant You can listen to (and see) the shorter album version here: https://youtu.be/nHQMy-iCKwU?s... And then you can watch the much extended version of the music video that I discussed here: https://youtu.be/xhfhVSUCLY4?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

***CONTENT WARNING*** This episode may not be for you right now, and that is okay. It discusses thoughts surrounding fatal self harm. We're also reviewing ways to deal with it in your life, and the lives of those you may know, with the assistance of one specific recent example. I'm not planning on taking it down, so it will still be here for you in the future. There are so many different kinds of challenging thoughts and feelings that are, at their essence, temporary. If you are equipped to listen to this today, that is okay too. You are also free to change your mind at any point and come back later. Or, stay for the entire thing and utilize the conversation as an opportunity if you are able. Thank you for continuing to be here, C

We're going to start talking about saving money, which is tough to do! It's tough to talk about and to actually do because so many ppl are in different, challenging, financial places. Plus talking about money can make ppl feel jealous, awkward, inadequate, frustrated, or uncomfortable. But we press on! Please don't give up, C

More musings on how and where your valid desires are met. In health, C

I was thinking about making this episode a little shorter to give myself a break for the holiday. Buuuut I ended up getting into talking about how things are going to turn out alright, and wanted to press on :) Hope you do as well, 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 THIRTY-SEVENTH installment song is from Artist: Charlotte Gainsbourg And is called “Deadly Valentine.” It's from her fifth studio album called: Rest You can listen to it here: https://youtu.be/nPhB_X6Dl-w?s... You can watch the beautiful, tear-inducing (for me) music video here: https://youtu.be/LkyIVKbCfG8?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

Drink enough. It's at least one thing that stays simple. Take care! C

I think it's really important to acknowledge the validity of your own appropriate desires. Grateful to have the energy to be able to continue this. Keep on truckin', C

I wouldn't even wish migraines on ppl I don't like. Hang in there, C

Always worth considering. Thank you SO MUCH for being here! Invite a friend, 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 THIRTY-SIXTH installment song is from Artist: OutKast And is called “Rosa Parks.” It's from their third studio album called: Aquemini You can listen to it here: https://youtu.be/qrOKZeCdaRM?s... You can watch the music video here: https://youtu.be/drsQLEU0N1Y?s... Did you know that Chris Rock used to have a show?? I didn't! They performed it live there: https://youtu.be/ObU2ghqWtB4?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

Still looking for someplace with good weather and an affordable cost of living inside the US? Hey, I got you. Plus, Summer is coming, C

It's okay to want things. Humbled by the privilege, C

February is a great time to remember that you should be learning about Black history all year long. Let's discuss a few challenging topics that might expand your independent study. There's no warning here, but there is an acknowledgment, C

You can learn beautiful ways to do simple things by spending time abroad :) Glad yo have you here, wherever you are, 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 THIRTY-FIFTH installment song is from Artist: Bloc Party And is called “Octopus.” It's from their fourth studio album called: Four You can listen to it here: https://youtu.be/pjCQX3fXGms?s... You can watch the music video here: https://youtu.be/Un-ncqLyn0s?s... (And yes, that deep yawn-like breath you hear at the beginning of the track is supposed to be there.) 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

Ok, they're not ALL warm all the time, but many of them are a lot of the time and that's the part I'm choosing to focus on after this last week. Need someplace where the cost of living and/or the cost of housing won't run you into the ground trying to keep up? This is a valid goal at any age, so if you're not living a location-dependent life rn, here's more than a few places for you to consider (we'll return to this later to chat about the rest) So so glad you're here! Stick around, bring a friend- C

We made it! We've now considered every word of this lengthy, complex piece. I feel accomplished :) There are still nuances that I'd like to revisit, but let's just hold onto these four parts for consideration to begin with. Not asking for blind agreement (I didn't even have that!); I'm offering thoughts for contemplation. At which point you can * act accordingly * and move forward from there. Blessed to have you and your psyche here, even attempting a conversation like this, C

Small joys. Stay safe, C

Hunkered down today? Wanna hear some fun stories?? Hop on in with a warm drink and chill, 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 THIRTY-FOURTH installment song is from Artist: The Cure And is called “Just Like Heaven.” It's from their seventh studio album called: Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me You can listen to it here: https://youtu.be/1ASpBpT8bRQ?s... You can watch the music video here: https://youtu.be/n3nPiBai66M?s... You can hear *Rick* Beato discuss the musical structure of the song here: https://youtu.be/LPNHwwXh3Ks?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

You haven't lost January yet! Want an easy win? Or a relatively easy win? Pick up one of these. Glad you're hanging in there, C

We're back! As we move through the complex ideas that this quote can hold, take your time with it. Stop and contemplate as you need. Keep yourself intact. I'm so honored that you're here, C

What do you actually want? Let's go, yeah? Yeah. I'll see you along the way, C

Grateful for the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, not just today but everyday. Civil Rights? Heck yeah! Deal me in. But what about other kinds of rights? And why do we need to articulate them? (Why do others keep trying to deny them?) Let's *start* talking about it. Smiling as I trudge forward, 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 THIRTY-THIRD installment song is from Artist: Britney SpearsAnd is called “Toxic.” It's from her fourth studio album called: In The ZoneYou can listen to it (with lyrics!) here: https://youtu.be/83AOwdfH1Z0?s...You can watch the cinematic music video here: https://youtu.be/83AOwdfH1Z0?s... (Did I say it *looks like* she's wearing something a figure skater would wear? Because she's also really mainly wearing well-placed rhinestones and her own skin)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

I know, I know- Flying can be stressful no matter what airports you're passing through. But if you have some upcoming travel on the docket, keep an eye out for these spots in particular. Struggles with things like flight delays, layovers, and security wait times may leave you feeling like your trip wasn't the best idea after all. Or maybe just wishing you had taken the train or gone for a drive. Sharing the data and some of my experiences! Perhaps you can concur? Or at least, after this, plan accordingly. Margin is useful in so many places, C

Are we cooked?? Touch a tree, C

Wanna join me? The possibilities are expansive, C

Spoiler Alert! If you haven't been watching the playoffs, but you care about the results of certain games, maybe skip the first five mins or so. (Or just about a min or two after I say “Production Note”) - Want to try some new or unusual ways to get your nervous system back together? Look, I'm not putting ice on my wrists unless it gets really bad lol but there's a bunch of workable options Find joy, it's still out there, C

PRODUCTION NOTE- This episode is in two parts because of a self-induced technical issue. Thanks tons for your patience: The main body is in Part One and the poem is in Part Two. Please stay for both!! For information on the rest, see the first part. This is Poetry Time, and a chance to reorient yourself before you head back into the world, Live, C

PRODUCTION NOTE- This episode is in two parts because of a self-induced technical issue. Thanks tons for your patience: The main body is in Part One and the poem is in Part Two. Please stay for both!! - 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 THIRTY-SECOND installment song is from Artist: Linda McCartney and Paul McCartney And is called “Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey.” It's from their only studio album together, and Paul's second studio album as a solo artist, called: Ram You can listen to the remastered album version of the song here: https://youtu.be/UvUkPtSheyg?s... You can watch the semi-surrealist music video here: https://youtu.be/e1vxL_m3B8w?s... And 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

Don't love waking up with a headache :P I aim to do something about it, right after this. It's going to get better, C

It's complex! But it's okay to be quiet sometimes. And you don't have to fix everything at once. That's encouraging. Deep breath and exhale, C

We're inching towards this impending larger conversation about Burnout- Today, by discussion Urgency Take your time with it, C

It's a day to return to familiar routines for many, or perhaps begin new for some. Let's not forget that being an adult doesn't just have to be drudgery :) Glad to be alive, 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 THIRTY-FIRST installment song is from Artist: Kansas And is called “Carry On Wayward Son.” It's from their fourth studio album called: Leftoverture You can listen to the album version of the song here: https://youtu.be/2X_2IdybTV0?s... You can watch the seventies style music video here: https://youtu.be/P5ZJui3aPoQ?s... If you want to see the rest of the doc: https://youtu.be/I53Y57OcRlo?s... And 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

Happy 2026! *whispers* Hey, I have a little idea I'd like to run past you- On to the next, C

Let's look at the final three, shall we? Thanks for another incredible year- Carry on, C

We're beginning a discussion of an important idea- That the significance of your communication lies not just in what you say, but when, where, how, and to whom. Stretch and reset, C

“Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaketh” And how! Let's get into this a bit yay. I hope you're *enjoying* your limbo 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. 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 THIRTIETH installment song is from Artist: William Onyeabor And is called “Heaven And Hell.” It's from his first studio album and ALSO a famed compilation of his work, respectively called: Crashes In Love and Who Is William Onyeabor? You can listen to the adorably animated compilation album version of the song, released by David Byrne's Luaka Bop label, here: https://youtu.be/gQFmsvPo6BQ?s... And multiple artists took the song live (after Onyeabor removed himself from public life) in a performance here (at 35:34, check the vid description for the chapter link): https://youtu.be/QFr5Zw4JPnA?s... Listen to the entire album! He was such a talent. And 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

Merry Christmas! How about some seasonal encouragement? Don't forget your shades, C

It's not just 12 days of Christmas, you can have twelve of other things! We're continuing what we started Monday, talking about ways to increase your own positivity, happiness, joy. Not in toxic ways! Authentically. Merry and Bright, C *Poetry by L.E. Bowman

“Please forget your scarf in my life and come back later for it.” Happier holidays, C

This is an emotional time of year! Let happiness and joy continue :) I'm so glad you're here, C

It's a Song of the Week! (Can you hear the rain in the background?) 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 TWENTY-NINTH installment song is from Artist: Wild Flag And is called “Romance.” It's from their ONLY studio album (so far) called: Wild Flag You can listen to the album version of the song here: https://youtu.be/xKplBq-9eSo?s... You can watch the pink Volvo-laden (yayyyy) video here: https://youtu.be/olFRhgpeVRQ?s... Bonus Live Studio performance: https://youtu.be/4RHg5_cHrQc?s... And 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

Looking for a gift idea this holiday season for someone who likes to travel? Here's a few ideas! Have an excellent day, C