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Music Review—Drive

Artist: Captain Kaiser Album: Rhyme & Reason Single: “Drive” Belgian alternative/punk band, Captain Kaiser, has released the new single, “Drive”, from their forthcoming album.  The album, titled Rhyme & Reason, is set to be released later this year.  In the meantime, “Drive” is available for streaming anywhere you get your music, and has an accompanying… Read more »

Homemade is Better—Creamy Broccoli Chicken

I have not put much stock in the “fad diets” circulating for decades.  Atkins, keto, The Zone, diabetic, low carb, high protein, the juice cleanse, etc., etc.  I typically see these diets as someone’s attempt to make a lot of money with little or questionable science to back it up.  So, when I recently listened… Read more »

Entrepreneurial or Hardworking Women Inspire Me

I love talking to entrepreneurial or hardworking women.  They inspire me to dream bigger.  They draw out of me that part of the spirit that is unstoppable.  And you are that spirit, whether you know it or not.  I’ve had the tremendous fortune of encountering the triumphs of three incredible women.  And they instilled in… Read more »

Dear Barb—Losing Mother

Dear Barb: I have been trying to work through this on my own, but I think I need some advice.  I am in my early forties and have a great husband and two teenage kids.  I have been fortunate in my life, as my husband and I have been able to work through difficult times… Read more »

AUSU Update!

Join us on Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. MT on Zoom and celebrate Black History Month with Dr. Olukoju from AU as he discusses Politics, Voting, and the Inclusion of the Black Community in Canadian Governance.  Dr. Olukoju holds a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration and a second in Theology. RSVP on Eventbrite! Then… Read more »

Scholarship of the Week

Scholarship name:  Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarships Sponsored by:  Horatio Alger Association of Canada Deadline:  March 15, 2023, 12:00 pm ET Potential payout:  $5000 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be Canadian citizens, be full-time grade 11 high school students (or first year CEGEP students in Canada), be intending to pursue a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited… Read more »

Defunding the Police, Part IV

Last week in The Voice Magazine, I finished summarizing my experience navigating various structures around policing and the different forms of resistance I came across after submitting a criminal complaint.  It was quite difficult to always be on top of things, especially since I was learning on-the-go, but there is no easy time when it… Read more »

Ideas on How to Be Happy

Happiness is a choice.  It’s a one or a zero.  And it’s best on than off.  And we have 100% control over our happiness.  So, here are some strategies for generating happiness, no matter what happens externally.  After all, our internal environment dictates how we ultimately feel. Exercise.  Just today, I went swimming.  The high… Read more »

Homemade is Better—Enchiladas

My wife came across a unique enchilada recipe.  It was unusual because the chicken was cooked in the sauce and then shredded.  I thought it was an exciting concept, so I looked at it, then checked out a few other recipes and put together a recipe that we all enjoyed immensely. We only seem to… Read more »