Have You Ever One-dered??

Anything thing you're good at? Okay, what about things you're good at that aren't *super* practical?? Take a break from the bad stuff, 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 FORTY-SIXTH installment song is from Artist: Mink Mussel Creek And is called “They Dated Steadily.” It is from their only album: Mink Mussel Manticore (Makeout Party Girls also was a contender!) You can listen to the album version here: https://youtu.be/Ef1poCQrNjw?s... You can watch them perform it live ages ago here, in the same room where the album was recorded: https://youtu.be/6hac0FsXtaU?s... If you really want to delve in, you can watch a reunion show they did a couple years after the official release (but over a decade after the band's formation). It's rough, but there are chapters if you'd like to hop around. In two parts. -Part One: https://youtu.be/pHixvVR1c-g?s... -Part Two: https://youtu.be/rTkSCZLdE9U?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

What are the logistics behind these mishaps?? I mean it, go look at all the colors, C

Honesty. Communication. Knowledge. Strength. It's okay to want things, C

We've got to comprehend what it really means. It's a start, C

What would inspire someone to still be kind even after being mistreated? Wouldn't you love to know. Or perhaps you already do. No malice, 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 FORTY-FIFTH installment song is from Artist: Tobe Nwigwe And is called “I'm Dope.” It is from his third studio album: More Originals What did I say I would leave for you?? Let's see- You can listen to the specific album version here: https://youtu.be/ITlqTiKjH5Y?s... And you can watch the music video (with all its excitement!) here: https://youtu.be/OkIjRPo1CW0?s... The Breonna Taylor song: https://youtu.be/qCzxWZVrtDc?s... The Tiny Desk: https://youtu.be/V71cl130ARg?s... There are so many more things to listen to, see, and learn about this music. But that's a start. 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

Let's keep going! I want to know more. Grateful for life, C ;)

Wanna peel back the curtain on the things that affect your life? I do! Sometimes you can't. But sometimes, you can. Take a deep clean breath, C

Dependable and not burdensome. Keep on contemplating, C

Want to have some fun that doesn't require anything but your mind? No devices, boards, cards, dice, or accoutrements of any kind- Take some of these games with you! The next time you're: -On a road trip -Waiting in line for something -Waiting for a show to start -Hanging out at the beach -Going for a walk or hike -Going through security -Staring impatiently at that restaurant buzzer -Backstage and nervous -Rained out and stuck at the hotel -Experiencing power and/or wifi outage -Trying to reduce screen time There are so many applications :) Here's to endless opportunities to enjoy the ppl you're with, 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 FORTY-FOURTH installment song is from Artist: Sting And is called “Fields Of Gold.” It is from his fourth studio solo album: Ten Summoner's Tales You can listen to the single version here: https://youtu.be/wIbpc6QFXso?s... And you can watch the music video here (someone made a lyric video): https://youtu.be/x8IN2NVS4f0?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

Oh boy. This is a big one. Take your time, C

Gosh, what can I say about this? Here: If you have the knowledge (or even the sneaking suspicion) that sometimes you do things for others in a way that might end up being damaging to your sense of self, even if it feels like it's coming from a good place, please listen in. I'm probably rooting for you, C

Little things are really important :) So glad you're here, C

(Read this first.) THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE!!!!! I didn't get to say it at the very end, so let's start there. - This episode is *packed* It used to bother me a ton when I would plan too much for a show and then not get all of it in, but I know now that that's just how it goes sometimes! More humanity leaking through. I'm happy about the poem I chose, but I didn't want to shortchange other elements, so I decided at the end to read as much as I could, so you could hear some of the lilt, and include the rest below :) Allow, if you will, the slightly unfinished sound at the close to evoke for you the idea that there is always more to come. - This Morning Again It Was in the Dusty Pines by Mary Oliver Not in shyness but in disgust the owl turns its face from me and pours itself into the air, hurrying until it is out of sight — and, after all, even if we came by some miracle upon a language which we both knew, what is it I might say there in the orange light of early morning, in the owl's resting time, that would have any pluck and worth in it? — not admonition, or blame, and not recrimination, and not, I say, unholy weeping, and not, for god's sake, any bending of the knees in the cold and rough grass under its gold and glassy eyes which, in such a conversation, you must imagine turned upon you. So l cannot improve upon the scene as it happens: my opportunity and my stony silence as death rises up — god's bark-colored thumb - and opens the sheath of its wings and turns its hungry, hooked head upon me, and away, and softly, lamp-eyed, becomes the perfect, billowing instrument as it glides through the wind like a knife. - What else can I say? 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 FORTY-THIRD installment song is from Artist: Ms. Lauryn Hill And is called “Doo Wop (That Thing).” It is the lead single from her debut (and as yet only) studio album: The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill You can listen to the single version here: https://youtu.be/wIbpc6QFXso?s... And you can watch the powerful music video here: https://youtu.be/T6QKqFPRZSA?s... The 20-page paper! https://iaspm.org.uk/iaspm/wp-... 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

Make your own life work for the real you! Your mind is a terrible thing to have judged by someone else, C

Head's up: We spend a lot of time talking about silence, and yes I see the irony. Inhale, exhale, C

Before we stop talking about this (for now), let's see if we can understand others a little better. Because hopefully, by now, you understand your own financial health and situation more than you did when we first started discussing this. But what's going on with your neighbors, your family, your friends? Though they may not tell you specifically, we can look at some of the trends and recommendations and make inferences and observations. Trying to save more money, like everything else you do, impacts the way you show up in your community and in the world at large. So it helps to understand where we are and where others might be as we aspire towards a life where we feel secure and happy, and a society where everyone has access to what they need. Keep going; you can do it, C

Any day is a good day for renewal if that's the day that it strikes you to move towards it. But sometimes now feels (or is) better than before. Happy First Full Week of Spring! 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 FORTY-SECOND installment song is from Artist: Japanese Breakfast And is called “Be Sweet.” It is the lead single from her third studio album: Jubilee You can listen to the album version here: https://youtu.be/LgBhQyRZ4To?s... And you can watch the X-Files themed music video here: https://youtu.be/2ZfcZEIo6Bw?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

Not a song! And not a lengthy a discussion of the show this is a quote from. But something altogether.. different. So glad you, and your mind, are here, C

Boy oh boy, there's a lot here. Be encouraged in the fact that even your complex desires can be valid. Thank you so much for being here on this journey, C

We've been talking about saving money for awhile and mostly getting practical advice from average, money-spending people. But what do the big experts say? Is it going to be useful? Can we make it a worthwhile part of our plans? Let's see, C

Stories of real people choosing to show real kindnesses, large and small, to other real people. Opportunity + Capacity + Awareness It's your choice, 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 FORTY-FIRST installment song is from Artist: Paramore And is called “Misery Business.” It is the lead single from their second studio album: Riot! You can listen to the original album version here (someone made a lyric video!): https://youtu.be/qV7IhHFnhJc?s... And you can watch the music video here: https://youtu.be/aCyGvGEtOwc?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

This is the continuation of what we've been discussing for quite awhile now- That it is okay to want. And perhaps by acknowledging what you want, it can help you to ascertain who, and how, and where you'd like to be. To possibility, C

Bring what down? The levels. The noise. The overstimulation. The stress. The cortisol. The OVERWHELM. Embrace softness and care, C

Interesting little anomaly today! Don't worry; everything is fine. Not planning on taking it out so I hope it's not too distracting. Thanks for your patience! We're still talking about saving money, and ways that saving even small amounts over time (in the midst of your other financial obligations) can make a notable difference in your financial health. Keep at it! I know know know that it's hard sometimes. But we're all still here attempting to move forward, towards the future that we'd like to see. You're not alone, C

Go have some fun! You need it :) Bonus: Let's not spend any money if we can help it. 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. 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 FORTIETH installment song is from Artist: Metric/The Clash At Demonhead And is called “Black Sheep.” It is featured in both the film and the soundtrack for the film: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World You can listen to the original album version (with Emily) here: https://youtu.be/G-FpCc434Do?s... (couldn't find the audio for the update on YT) And you can watch the film version (with Brie) here: https://youtu.be/1xcSDYy3Dl4?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

Such joy! Such resilience! Such inadvertent humor! Such potential. Don't despise the day of small things, C

The deeper we get into this, the more opportunity we find. Thanks tons for using your free will to be here. It means a lot to me, C

What about a sinking fund? Please take care of yourself, even tho it's challenging, C

It's good for you, me, everyone, all of us. We should talk about it more, and live it even more than that. I hope this day bring you joy, 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-NINTH installment song is from Artist: Anita Baker And is called “Giving You The Best That I Got.” It's from her third studio album, also called: Giving You The Best That I Got You can listen to it here: https://youtu.be/gKGj8XwooYQ?s... And you can watch the music video here: https://youtu.be/drKJxKyv5Eg?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

Let's get back to some overt Black history discussion before the month ends! There's so so much to consider- Upsettingly brilliant. Take a deep breath (and stop dehumanizing Black people), C

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