Tag: #morningbuzz

Taking Fire Prevention Week Virtual

You’re Buzzing today with Jessica VanderKolk, Communications Manager for the City of Battle Creek. Find me on Twitter and LinkedIn. What I’m reading: Shadows of the Workhouse by Jennifer Worth (Call the Midwife, book 2). I watched the series on Netflix before I realized it was based on books. They’re both excellent. What I’m watching: … Continued

The Learning Doesn’t Stop When You Leave the Classroom

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Brent Stockwell – connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter!!! Listening: The Mowgli’s Stop Fighting Yourself and Spotify’s This is The Mowgli’s Watching: Ted Lasso on Apple TV Reading: Jenn McKinlay Cupcake Bakery Mystery Series (It’s based in Scottsdale) The Learning Doesn’t Stop When You Leave the Classroom I have been thinking a … Continued

Read Plats/Speak Spanish

Right Now with Nick Smith (Linkedin/Twitter) What I’m watching: Taskmaster — an incredible British game show where comedians … well, they complete tasks. It is a scream. What I’m listening to: Radio.Garden — spin the globe and listen to live radio streams from around the world!  Look, you have enough on your plate. I get that. … Continued

Growing Up City Hall

Today’s Buzz is by Meredith Reynolds, Park Planning & Partnerships Manager for the City of Long Beach. Follow Meredith on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.  What I’m Listening To: Johnnyswim’s Songs with Strangers. This husband/wife musical duo didn’t let a pandemic get them down, and they chose random strangers to write, record, produce and release a … Continued

Exploring Your Passions

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jenn Reichelt, first year middle school teacher and contract employee with The Novak Consulting Group now a part of Raftelis – connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter! My life took a big turn these past few months. Since my last Morning Buzz, I sold my condo, moved across the country, and changed careers. … Continued

Call on Your People When you Need a Boost

Happy Monday, everyone! I’m Jessica VanderKolk, and I hope you’ll connect with me on Twitter and LinkedIn. What I’m (re)watching: Parks & Rec. It’s my favorite show when I need to keep it light. What I’m listening to: The Nice White Parents podcast from Serial and The New York Times. It’s fascinating and maddening so … Continued

“Due to patriarchy, I am behind in emails” : Supporting Families at Work

Today’s Buzz is by Stephanie Chase — connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter What I’m Reading: Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson What I’m Watching: Michaela Coel’s I May Destroy You When I’m Not Reading: Let’s be honest: playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons.     Recently, Khara Jabola-Carolus’ out-of-office statement made waves on … Continued

Top 20 Reasons #localgov Leaders are Inspired to Say WTF

Today’s Buzzsatire is brought to you by Sarah E. O’Brien | Community Whisperer @ Collaborative Development Collective (Facebook, LinkedIn) What I am reading: Dying of Whiteness: How the Politics of Racial Resentment is Killing America’s Heartland  by Jonathan M. Metzel What I am listening to: Ten Percent Happier Podcast:  The Case for “Doing Nothing “in a … Continued

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