Coming out of LMU in the West LA area. It’s small enough that you get some quirky programming along with great new finds. At times it is unlistenable and at times it is incredible. It is also ad free.
I'm not talking about your local NPR affiliate, I mean the low frequency weirdo station playing ethiopian jazz, arabic synthpop, bootleg covers of motown classics sung in Spanish, and skateboarding music (whatever that is). My local station is KUAA 99.9FM, you can listen online! I also love CHIRP (Chicago), KMHD (Portland jazz station), and KXLU (Los Angeles).
Sounds good, feels good, no annoying commercials, and- best of all- it's not spotify.
Started a new habit where I wake up and immediately read a few pages of my book instead of getting lost in my phone for those first minutes of the morning. Makes me feel more balanced and accomplished as I start my day.
I’m thinking tailors, watch repair, framers. I’ve been rediscovering these in my area from an older friend passing down knowledge. They are delightful pockets of community and we gotta support them so they don’t disappear.
I’ve been spending more time on self-care and recently discovered the luxury of taking a hot bath. It’s fantastic. I love turning my little bathroom into a spa. Lighting up some candles, and really committing to relaxation.
