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I do not have a word for the year, I have a Contextual Beacon (Puffs out chest, puts hands on hips and looks wistfully up to the left, while inspirational and uplifting music begins) Ok, technically I do have a single word that guides my intentions and actions for 2024, calling it a contextual beacon* gives it the gravitas it deserves. It is not so simple to just pick a word, serious thought and consideration needs to go into it to get the real value associated with it. Read all about the value of Contextual Beacons here. https://lnkd.in/gfpy2Af4

Civic engagement is a critical need in most local governments. The process often requires critical questions of inquiry to groups of participants to further dialogue, encourage problem solving and broaden perspectives on issues. In this conference session, my friend Emma from iCivics addresses improving social studies civic education by asking the question “what does great country music lyrics have to do with questions on inquiry in civic education”. If you love country music or a productive civic dialogue check it out! Are there any similarities between engaging a high school student on history, government or civics and our local government leaders engaging their parents as adults on community concerns, priorities, and problem-solving? Inquiring mind may want to know.

Exciting news! Delve into the world of presidential campaign music with this insightful blog post from The Boston Globe. Discover what might feature in Kamala Harris's campaign megamix and more. Check out the full article here: https://ift.tt/K4xXulq

🌟New Blog Post Alert🌟 Check out our latest blog post "Graded on a Curve: White Witch A Spiritual Greeting" for an intriguing discussion about a glam rock band emerging from Florida in the early seventies. Find out more about their unique sound and impact on the music scene. 🎸 Read the full post here: [Graded on a Curve: White Witch A Spiritual Greeting](https://ift.tt/Vlc0YwN) #MusicMonday #rockmusic #blogpost

this week's OTAAT is about the past, that it's useful beyond mere poignance, and some of the ways we can retain access to it without being sucked back into it. There are also several music and literature references for the very keen. if you like this or this kind of thing, pls sign up to this singular newsletter called One Thing at a Time: https://lnkd.in/etbt87iW

Check out this insightful blog post delving into the meaning of the Black Sabbath song N.I.B. Uncover how the band's influence changed the rock and roll music landscape forever. Follow the link below to read more. https://ift.tt/fh4rDCn

Stardust Music unveils "Manus in Mano," a piano melody woven from the threads of twilight. This title, translates to "Hand in Hand," a promise of guidance through the deepest shadows. As the music unfolds, let it become your bridge, leading you from the unknown depths towards a dawn aglow with possibility. With each note, a spark ignites, pushing back the darkness and revealing a path bathed in newfound warmth, clarity, and prosperity. Multi Listen-Link: http://tr.ee/manus

Check out the latest blog post from TVDs The Idelic Hour with Jon Sidel, where he shares his thoughts and insights on the current music scene. Click the following link to read more: https://ift.tt/PHlJSRs

‼️Please read! Due to a technical issue with changing hosting services, you may need to resubscribe to Live Well and Flourish. See the link in the comments for an easy way to resubscribe.‼️ --- Did you know that there's a close relationship between art and philosophy? Check out the latest episode of Live Well and Flourish to learn about the surprising relationship between country music and philosophy. https://lnkd.in/gPnr38KH