Happy holidays from me and Scout, my super cute, yet slightly grumpy little elf!
Here are 5 things I am looking at and loving this week:
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I feel like I’ve exhausted all my music and my search options feel limited. So, I’m really digging Campus FM which allows you to listen to college radio stations across the country, and as a result, I’m discovering some cool new bands/sounds. Really digging KSPC 88.7 out of Claremont Colleges just north of Ontario, Calif.
🤘🏼 Speaking of music: I made an alt-Xmas playlist to properly kick your holidays into gear. Thanks to those on the socials that contributed some songs. If there’s something I should add, drop it in the comments below or DM me somewhere.
I really love Justin Cook’s Year in Personal Growth which allowed him to be a better version of himself… what a great way to take into account what matters. And I also like Yung Pueblo’s life lesson’s from 2022 that he’s bringing into 2023.
I’m not particularly spiritual, but I appreciate people who are. I recently read an interview where Rainn Wilson (aka Dwight Schrute) said: “I don't see an artistic journey and a spiritual journey as being that different…. I think that being an artist is one of the highest forms of spirituality you can do, because you are being of service to people, you are being creative, expressing creativity, you are providing entertainment, you're trying to get people to think and feel deeply on a soul level.” And here’s an old video clip where he is explaining this to Oprah.
That playlist is MONEY – thank you for sharing! Happy holidays to you.
Give a listen to WUMB 91.9. It’s non- commercial public radio licensed to UMass Boston. A diverse, eclectic mix of folk, blues, roots, Celtic,bluegrass etc.