Well, the results of the November 4 elections were a real shot in the arm for those of us who disapprove of President Trump’s policies and agenda. In addition to the big races that made the headlines, it was remarkable how many Democrats were elected in local or state races in almost every state–red, blue, … More Motivational Music Monday: Nov 4 Election Results Edition
For those of us with state or municipal elections this year, we only have today and tomorrow to vote. And who better to inspire you to get yourself to your polling place than national treasure Willie Nelson. For everyone else, well, just consider this as a warm up for next year. But for those who … More Motivational Music Monday: Election Day Edition
Since President Trump’s 2025 inauguration, I have participated in all the major nationwide protests organized by 50501 and related organizations. So far, last Saturday’s second No Kings gathering has been the most fun. In my town of Cary, the first No Kings drew about 2,000 protesters. Last Saturday it’s estimated there were at least 4,000 … More Motivational Music Monday: No Kings Version
A week ago Saturday, I attended my first wedding of one of my former homeschool students (although I did get to watch another former homeschooler’s wedding online during the COVID years). There is something amazing about someone I taught about the book Little Women 12 years ago standing before friends and family to establish her … More Motivational Music Monday: Wedding Edition
October 5 is World Teachers Day. It is a day to appreciate teachers all around the world. However, maybe teachers in the US deserve a little extra appreciation this year. As tough as their jobs are in regular times, these are not regular times. Schools are scrambling to cover the gap of millions of dollars … More Motivational Music Monday: Teachers Edition
Man, what a month it is has been! I can’t believe everything that has happened in just the past week, let alone the past four weeks. I’ve had several posts I’ve wanted to write, but I’ve been teaching a lot, working on other stuff a lot, and then there’s the whole saving democracy things, which … More Motivational Music Monday: September Edition
Yesterday was the UN International Day of Peace, where we all were supposed to have a minute of silence at noon on September 21 on behalf of peace for our planet. It felt good to be part of an international collective action to support peace. But if you missed it, you could still do it … More Motivational Music Monday: World Peace Day Edition
So this song probably makes more sense if you read my Saturday post: https://blissfullu.com/2025/09/13/i-want-the-usa-to-feel-like-home-again/ To be honest, when I was doing my meditation in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk murder that produced that post, it was this song that came to my mind first. So then I meditated what this song had to do … More Motivational Music Monday
This weekend I went to a wonderful and much needed spiritual retreat. My life is good, really good. But between my teaching and support of my spiritual center and my support of my family and my political activism in support of my country and my democracy, I was worn out. I needed a recharge. So … More Motivational Music Monday: Retreat Edition
I believe Labor Day is SUPPOSED to celebrate the working people in our country. And when I think of a current artist who celebrates the working class, I think of Bruce Springsteen. I’ve included him before in my Motivational Music Mondays (see the link below). Here are things that I love about Bruce Springsteen, besides … More Motivational Music Monday: Labor Day Edition
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