In shifting times, it can be helpful to think about community.
Communities can exist in person and at distance, online and face to face. They may be made up of those who are family near and far, work colleagues near and far, people you see in the course of everyday events such as a trip to grocers, a stop at the library, a regular visit to a favorite cafe.
This music could offer you ideas to spark reflection on the ways community works through these shifting times.
Sweden’s landscapes and traditions are rich with natural beauty, and flowers have long played a role in its cultural tapestry. You can send flowers in Sweden to share this beauty, bringing a touch of Nordic charm to friends in Stockholm or loved ones in Malmö.
Downtown Los Angeles’ Corey Helford Gallery (CHG) is proud to announce its next major solo exhibition by award-winning and internationally renowned Canadian artist Martin Wittfooth. Set to premiere August 30th in the Main Gallery and be on view through October 4th, Deus ex Terra marks the artist’s fourth solo show at CHG.
Shifting times, indeed.
In the midst of large-picture changes and day to day life events, music can be a way to reflect and to learn, or a method for speaking out in protest.
In these changing times, music can also work to inspire, to connect, to remind of hope.
Years ago, when watching the Food Network, I quickly found my favourites: the quirky chef, the one who helped us navigate meals in a short span of time, and Ina, who was always a welcome visitor. Whether it was the relevance of the show's location to my world, her empathetic joyful demeanor, or the deliciousness coming out of her kitchen, I don’t know, but I’ve always been a fan of Ina.
Expanding your small business to the Caribbean unlocks access to vibrant markets, tax benefits, and consistent customer demand driven by tourism and growing local economies. You can explore new revenue streams, enjoy lifestyle benefits, and tap into global markets.
This region offers a strategic location, a skilled workforce, and business-friendly policies, making it an attractive option for entrepreneurs looking to grow.
Beyond financial gains, the Caribbean provides many additional opportunities, some of which we will look at below.
Today’s high schools—constrained by low expectations for working-class kids, limitations on teachers’ autonomy, and more segregation than 50 years ago—find it challenging to create an environment that cultivates engagement, learning and a sense of belonging. They can learn something from the successes of the past.
Through times which continue to shift, there are songs and tunes which suggest connection, which remind of courage and of kindness and trust, even through dark times.
A hand reaching out, a touch on the shoulder, a reminder of connection: there are many ways music can bring these things.
In 2025, the nationwide nursing shortage exceeded 200,000 registered nurses. This figure puts into question the U.S. medicine's ability to provide high-quality, timely, and accessible care. The reasons for the growing gap between the nursing workforce needed and available nursing staff are diverse, ranging from demographic to systemic factors. Wisconsin, and the county of Racine in particular, also mirror the national crisis, with a pronounced RN shortage on the agenda.