Book Review: Post Black: How a New Generation is Redefining African American Identity by Ytasha L. Womack

April 28, 2016

As the world becomes smaller, be it with the help of intercontinental traveling or the Internet, it is becoming more and more evident that an easily definable identity is a thing of the past. If music is a good reflection of an individual’s identity, the increasing number of crossover musical genres testifies to this coming… Read More Book Review: Post Black: How a New Generation is Redefining African American Identity by Ytasha L. Womack

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Book Review: ‘The Five Truths About Work-Life Balance’, by Jae Ellard

April 28, 2016

About the Author After years in senior communication roles crafting content for executives, Jae collapsed from stress-related adrenal fatigue. This life-altering experience propelled her to research human behavior, neuroscience, mindfulness, and organizational relationship systems. In 2008, Jae founded Simple Intentions and developed the Mindful Life™ Program, which includes four group coaching workshops to generate reflection,… Read More Book Review: ‘The Five Truths About Work-Life Balance’, by Jae Ellard

— Brand, Desk Accessories, Kate Spade, Product Review, Review —

Product Review: ‘Le Pavillion’ Tumbler by Kate Spade

April 27, 2016

I love most of the designs I have up to now spotted, over the last few years, on the Kate Spade website. Alongside the ‘This Just In’ sticky note set, which I recently I reviewed, I purchased a ‘Le Pavillion’ white polka dot on black background insulated tumbler, which comes with a bright pink straw. … Read More Product Review: ‘Le Pavillion’ Tumbler by Kate Spade

— Community, Community Building, Community Development, Consultation, Family, Governance —

From Governing One’s Family to Governing the World: Learning to Use the Vital Instrument of Consultation

April 26, 2016

Someone recently mentioned that there is no institution older than that of marriage, which really got me thinking. If this institution has been part of human society for millennia, why are we still so terrible at maintaining it, with divorce rates in North America so high? No wonder, then, that so many conversations revolve on… Read More From Governing One’s Family to Governing the World: Learning to Use the Vital Instrument of Consultation

— Community, Community Building, Community Development, Consultation —

Why Compete? Building on Strength as an Approach to Seek Truth

April 26, 2016

I have had the amazing opportunity, in the last year or so, to both see and be a part of decision-making processes that were very different from what I had experienced previously. Those processes were based on one person convincing the others that his or her opinion was the best. It felt more like a… Read More Why Compete? Building on Strength as an Approach to Seek Truth

— Community Building, Community Development, Consultation —

Conversing to Consult or Conversing to Convince: Implications for Community Building

April 26, 2016

Living on different continents allows for the immersion into different types of cultures. The way these differ is a great way of gaining insight into patterns of behaviour that affect our personal development and our contribution to building vibrant communities. A really interesting surprise was the difference between conversation styles in different cultures. In some,… Read More Conversing to Consult or Conversing to Convince: Implications for Community Building

— Music Review, Rock, World —

Music Review: Mangoseed – ‘Basquiat’

April 25, 2016

Have you ever had mango? Then surely you have your own experiences with its seed. When I think of a mango seed, I see myself holding one after having eaten the delicious flesh around it. It’s both a sad sight – the mango is finished! – as well as one filled with the promise of… Read More Music Review: Mangoseed – ‘Basquiat’

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Music Review: Ras Xix – ‘Ras Xix’

April 25, 2016

From Singapore and currently living in Austin (Texas), Ras Xix released his self-titled full length albumon May 1 of this year. When listening to the album’s multidimensional and complex sounds, it is sometimes hard to believe that all 11 songs were written, arranged, sung, and produced by Ras Xix, and that he played most of… Read More Music Review: Ras Xix – ‘Ras Xix’

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Music Review: Monks of Mellonwah – ‘Turn The People’

April 25, 2016

Monks give me the urge to confess, so here goes. When I first saw the name of the band and that of their debut album, Turn the People, I thought it was going I was going to be listening to an album of sermons by monks from the Monastery of Mellonwah meant to turn people… Read More Music Review: Monks of Mellonwah – ‘Turn The People’

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Planning the Week – Recipe Recommendation: Feta and Favorite Veggie Frittata

April 24, 2016

Happy Sunday! I use Sundays to plan and prepare for the upcoming week. I have been asked so many times about the resources that help me plan a full week that I decided to launch the “Planning the Week” feature with three concomitant components: a recommended book to make your commute easier; a healthy recipe… Read More Planning the Week – Recipe Recommendation: Feta and Favorite Veggie Frittata

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What Vanuatu Structure I Wish My Neighborhood Would Build

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The Implications of Diversity: We Can All Be Right

Book Review: Post Black: How a New Generation is Redefining African American Identity by Ytasha L. Womack

Book Review: ‘The Five Truths About Work-Life Balance’, by Jae Ellard

Product Review: ‘Le Pavillion’ Tumbler by Kate Spade

From Governing One’s Family to Governing the World: Learning to Use the Vital Instrument of Consultation

Why Compete? Building on Strength as an Approach to Seek Truth

Music Review: Mangoseed – ‘Basquiat’

Music Review: Ras Xix – ‘Ras Xix’

Music Review: Monks of Mellonwah – ‘Turn The People’

Planning the Week – Recipe Recommendation: Feta and Favorite Veggie Frittata

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