Month: March 2021
“Navajo Activist Fights to Preserve Culture amid COVID, Suicide Epidemic That Took Brother’s Life” – From People Magazine. NOTE: If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or go to suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
Arlington, Oregon 14 Year Old Teen Girl, Najiah Knight, Breaks Barriers For Female Rodeo Athletes Setting Sights On Becoming First Female To Compete In Professional Bull Rider’s Elite Circuit
New York Times Food Editor Sam Sifton On OPB/NPR Here & Now discussing his new book “NO RECIPE…RECIPES.” How to Rift Without a Recipe, Having Kitchen Confidence, How To Stock Your Pantry With Essential Condiments & How To Add Big Flavor to Small Portions Sizes Now That We Seek Comfort Food More Than Ever (Braising & Stews — Yes Please)! LISTEN TO THE BROADCAST!
COVER ME IN SUNSHINE! – Pink & Willow Sage MUSIC VIDEO…”I love singing with my daughter and my son. (…) But we have this song called ‘Cover Me in Sunshine’ that we recorded at home because it made us feel happy and so we’re going to put it out for no other reason than that we hope that the song makes you feel happy.”
Spring 2021 is Bringing Back Some Old Hip Hairstyles like Bobs, Lobs and Bangs But Also Some New Fresh Cuts & Colors Even All Natural – See “SOUTHERN LIVINGS” List of Top 24 Fresh Looks..and CHECK OUT the LINK for “WIGS FOR KIDS” to Donate Your Hair for A Good Cause.
Chickie Deviled Eggs! – From THE SPRUCE EATS
Orange Easter Bunny Rolls – Better Homes & Gardens
Easter – Spring Recipe: Raspberry Lemon Ricotta Dutch Baby – from HALF BAKED HARVEST!
Sometimes Great Things Come From The Unexpected…Try This! Romaine Pesto and Egg-Stuffed Tomatoes from the SMITTEN KITCHEN- DELISH!
Ali Hamza’s latest released song Sar Buland – Is a fresh new vibe of celebrating womanhood and encouraging the girl child to achieve the success in the society. “The change begins at home. It sheds light on a father, who supports the dreams of his daughter. He raises a daughter with love and attention. He raises her as a caring, strong individual, who is strong enough to give to her community and country. She is raised not just as a daughter, a sister, a mother, or a wife but a responsible, sensitive and caring citizen of this society,
“GIRL UP” – When Girls Rise, We All Rise! There is no country in the world where women are equal. Girls have a tremendous, often untapped power to change the world. Girl Up helps girls access their inner power to advance the skills, rights, and opportunities of girls everywhere….
Love or $$$ – “These Mothers Wanted to Care for Their Kids and Keep Their Jobs. Now They’re Suing After Being Fired” – Time Magazine –
A Message from Indeed CEO: Violence against the AAPI Asian American and Pacific Islander Community…”I stand with you all, and with the entire AAPI community against xenophobia, racism, sexism, and all other forms of hate and violence. Indeed is here to acknowledge your grief, hold you in our hearts, and support you however we can.” – Chris Hyams Indeed CEO
“About 275,000 women left workforce in January 2021 in ‘critical’ pandemic trend – The consequences for women could take years to recover from, and we don’t have years to wait. Families don’t have years to wait.” – NBC News
How to Cultivate Employee Loyalty During Covid and Beyond – “Being able to spend time with family and invest in physical and mental well-being is often more compelling than a giant paycheck for today’s employees. And delivering this flexibility is worthwhile for companies: The right person for the job with healthier work/life balance will outperform other candidates and give you a better return on your investment.”
Let the Sunshine In – Starbucks Spring Drinks & Company Happenings!
Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text 741741 from anywhere in the US to text with a trained Crisis Counselor. We fight for the texter. Our first priority is helping people move from a hot moment to a cool calm, guiding you to create a plan to stay safe and healthy. YOU = our priority. https://www.crisistextline.org/
Volunteer with the Animal Rescue Team – HUMANE SOCIETY.ORG – “When the Animal Rescue Team responds to a law enforcement action or natural disaster, volunteers are called in to help provide care to animals in our emergency shelters. Animal rescue volunteers come from all walks of life, generously giving their time to apply their skills and experience in response to animals in need. From animal handling and cage cleaning to administrative tasks, the work of animal rescue volunteers is the true core of the HSUS’s mission to save animals’ lives.”
The Lancet (Medical Journal): Parenting in the Time of Covid – “There is also hope that along with the boredom, frustration, and strangeness of this time, our children are watching and absorbing lessons about serving the needs of others in times of crisis. Perhaps their witness to our work will allow them to understand that blind devotion to absolute individualism can exact a heavy toll that others must pay. And perhaps they will seek to be helpers in some way, whether in direct healing roles or pulling together community for a common cause. How they act, and who they are in the After Times, could be a redemptive outcome of this pandemic.”
Taste for Life Magazine – MUSIC MATTERS for Mental Health (Listen to Lauren Daigle’s New Release “HOLD ON TO ME” for inspiration)…
“Free Mindfulness Apps Worthy of Your Attention -Mindfulness apps are trending in a big way. Here are five we’re happy we downloaded.” – Mindful.org
“I Am A Change Maker – Are You? That is the challenge and opportunity posed to Canadians by a powerful new public awareness campaign launched on social media platforms by the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.” NOTE: United States Has Yet To Create A National Registry of Missing and Endangered Indigenous Women.
MOVIES/TV – SHARE YOUR FAVORITES THAT OPEN YOUR MIND’S WORLD – “We live in a box of space and time. Movies are windows in its walls.” – Roger Ebert
WORLD RESOURCE INSTITUTE: “As the world’s largest economy and the number-one historical emitter, the U.S. carries enormous influence as to whether climate challenges can be successfully addressed. WRI-U.S. works at the federal, state and local levels to develop solutions to the most pressing environmental challenges. We conduct rigorous, peer-reviewed research and convene stakeholders from the public and private sectors to identify practical solutions. You can learn more about our work by exploring the links here.”
Expand Your Community – “At LinkedIn, we have a vision of creating economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. One of the most powerful tools you can cultivate is your network, your community. Your network and your relationships equal your capacity to build wealth.” Linked In Message
15 Ways to Motivate Yourself and Others – “When it comes to getting results, it takes motivation and ability.” – Article by Time Magazine & Sources of Light
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LINKED IN LIVE – Keynote Speaker Friday March 19, 2021 – “Bozoma Saint John is one of this year’s keynote speakers at TransformHer! Boz is the Chief Marketing Officer at Netflix, and since joining, she has helped Netflix become a trailblazer for representation in storytelling. Before joining Netflix, Boz held executive marketing positions at Apple Music, Uber, and most recently, Endeavor. Boz embodies everything we believe in at TransformHer: an intentional commitment to up-leveling self, industry, and society. Learn more about her journey on Friday, March 19 at TransformHer ‘21 on LinkedIn Live – register for free today!
Recipe of the Month – Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day Celebration – Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies. Thanks Martha Stewart;) You Deserve A Cookie!
Divorce Support: While divorce counseling can help you move and grow through the unique dynamics of your heartache, divorce support groups also curb isolation by providing tools for how to cope with divorce in a community of others who are also in a divorce recovery process.
Tis The Spring Season – Get Your Garden Ready With The Help of A Local “Master Gardener”!
