PHILOSUB

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Aristotle urged us to become our best selves through virtue.
Epicurus reminded us to savor simple joys and minimize suffering.
Stoicism trained us to master our emotions and reactions.
Buddhism taught mindful detachment to free ourselves from suffering.
Confucianism highlighted the importance of relationships and ethics.
Ubuntu showed that true fulfillment comes from interconnectedness and shared humanity.
I identify as a multilingual media maestro and an eclectic US citizen with no political affiliation, and vast beliefs.

LISTEN AND LEARN

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I have woven research, personal anecdotes, and practical advice into something that is hopefully not only helpful but enjoyable to read. 

Following a frank conversation with my colleagues and the head of the foundation board, I have quickly realized I have lots of reading to catch up on.

There is a graceful balance between elegance and relatability, and the tone that matches the message.

TO SERVE OTHERS

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"Rivers do not drink their water; trees do not eat their fruit; the sun does not shine on itself, and flowers do not spread their fragrance for themselves." ~Pope Francis~

ENJOY WORLD MUSIC

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As one well-known jazz musician once reportedly said “If you all stopped obsessing about me playing ‘jazz’, maybe I would be playing festival stages rather than tiny clubs by now.” But while there have been meandering debates about jazz during its long history, another genre has become far more contentious in recent years: world music.

RIP POPE FRANCIS

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Requiescat in Pace, Holy Father. 1936-2025

JESUS LIVES

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HAPPY EASTER. Also known as Pascua, or Resurrection Sunday, is the Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus. It is described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD. In the Sunshine State, it refers to the annual Florida holiday in April, celebrating the arrival of Juan Ponce de León. Anyone can listen anywhere on earth https://wdna.org/

JAZZ DRUMS

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Master drummer Mel Lewis - exploring the history of jazz drumming from Baby Dodds to Elvin Jones. A master musician commenting on his ancestors including Stan King, Paul Barbarin, and Tiny Kahn.
Loren Schoenberg, senior scholar of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, and Mel Lewis (1929-1990) discuss and analyze the histories, techniques, equipment, and ensembles of jazz drummers in an epic eight-part presentation from 1989.
Drummers discussed include:
Warren "Baby" Dodds, Zutty Singleton, Ben Pollack, Eddie Marshall, Paul Barbarin, Stan King, Chick Webb, Gene Krupa, Sonny Greer, Jo Jones, Dave Tough, Sid Catlett, Shadow Wilson, Buddy Rich, Kenny Clarke, Max Roach, Shelly Manne, Art Blakey, Tiny Kahn, Roy Haynes, Philly Joe Jones, Louie Bellson, Elvin Jones

HOT SUMMER

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A seasonal forecast released by the Climate Prediction Center shows a warmer-than-average outlook for nearly every state over the next three months. La Niña is over but the fat lady has yet to sing the blues.

FILMS ABOUT RISK$

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Learning about the world of finance help investors make sense of financial products, and services.
Wall Street films bring the financial landscape into focus about the industry.
Many movies about finance are entertaining and educational.

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