Awkward Moments Hippie Hub

Awkward Moments Hippie Hub. The Hub Radio show for Monday March 18, 2019. View the completely free playlist for 3-18-19 (CLICK HERE)

Steve Miller Band, Procol Harum, Joe Walsh, The Nice

Awkward moments are those that cause embarrassment, and they pretty much happen every day. Maybe we forget what someone's name is after not seeing them for awhile. Maybe someone says something crazy at a large group meeting and no one knows how to respond. Maybe some awkward things were said after having a few too many Irish beers yesterday. Awkwardness abounds everywhere. Whatever the case, today is a day to embrace all the awkward moments that arise in life, and to just let them happen. By viewing them in this way, the awkwardness might even begin to dissipate as well. On this day people also share their awkward moments with others, which are sure to be a laugh.

Clean Monday

Clean Monday. The Hub Radio Show for Monday March 11, 2019. View the completely shrove playlist for 3-11-19 (CLICK HERE)

Jessica Pratt, Damien Jurado, Steve Gunn, Yann Tiersen, Tyler

In addition to Ash Monday, Clean Monday is known by other names among different groups of Eastern Christians. Pure Monday is the most common name; among Greek Catholics and Orthodox, Clean Monday is referred to by its Greek name, Kathari Deftera (just as Mardi Gras is simply French for "Fat Tuesday"). Among Eastern Christian on Cyprus, Clean Monday is called Green Monday, a reflection of the fact that Clean Monday has traditionally been regarded by Greek Christians as the first day of spring.

March Forth

March Forth. The Hub Radio Show Monday March 4, 2019. View the completely spring playlist for 3-4-19 (CLICK HERE)

Hatchie, Emily Reo, Ry X, TEEN, Living Hour

A random act of kindness can make a much stronger impact than you might think. Your choice to hold a door open for a stranger or return a missing wallet may be the one positive thing to happen to the recipient that day. For all we know, that person may have been feeling lonelier than ever, or losing faith in the goodness of the world. A small positive act on your part may change that person’s worldview, and that’s pretty powerful. Research has repeatedly found that helping others helps you, too. Giving back to your community or doing a good deed lights up your brain’s pleasure center and can prompt a rush of feel-good chemicals. Scientists aren’t sure why kindness feels so good, but it’s been theorized that the need to help others is something prehistoric humans developed to ensure the survival of their social group.

Quiet Day

Quiet Day. The Hub Radio Show for Monday February 25, 2019. View the completely hushed playlist for 2-25-19 (CLICK HERE)

Piroshka, Methyl Ethel , Das Body, Sir Babygirl, Bad Bad Hats

Quiet Day is a day to lower the noise level for a healthier and more relaxed life. There are many negative ways that noise impacts people. Low-level chronic noise increases aggression and decreases cooperation, and leads to an increased risk of ulcers, high blood pressure, stroke, and cardiovascular disease. Even a ringing cell phone can increase blood pressure. Noisy environments can impact short-term memory, and make it harder to concentrate. If gadgets such as phones and televisions are constantly on, it is harder to reflect on and process prior experiences to make them more meaningful. When removing surrounding environmental noise, one is able to quiet the mind and lower stress, blood pressure, and their heart rate. Their immune system may function better, and their mind can better focus and be more creative.

Presidents' Day

Presidents' Day. The Hub Radio Show for Monday February 18, 2019. View the completely honest playlist for 2-18-19 (CLICK HERE)

White Denim, Kiwi Jr., Sam Cohen, Anemone, White Lies

Presidents Day is an American holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February; Presidents Day 2019 occurs on Monday, February 18. Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, the holiday became popularly known as Presidents Day after it was moved as part of 1971’s Uniform Monday Holiday Act, an attempt to create more three-day weekends for the nation’s workers. While several states still have individual holidays honoring the birthdays of Washington, Abraham Lincoln and other figures, Presidents Day is now popularly viewed as a day to celebrate all U.S. presidents, past and present.

Be Electrific

Be Electrific. The Hub Radio Show for Monday February 11, 2019. View the completely shocking playlist for 2-11-19 (CLICK HERE)

Swervedriver, Sunflower Bean, Cherry Glazerr, Bob Mould, Deer Tick

February 11th is the birthday of Thomas Alva Edison: "The Wizard of Menlo Park," holder of 1090+ U.S. Patents, inventor and businessman, and founder of General Electric, among many other impressive accomplishments too numerous to list here. And, Mr. Edison brought light where light had not been before - electrically speaking, of course. Therefore, we have Be Electrific Day, so that we can celebrate not only this prolific inventor's birthday, but also - as Ms Finch's program suggests - "the electricity within each of us." Scoot your stocking feet across the carpet, scope out someone who looks a little energy depleted, and share your electricity with them.

Homemade Soup

Homemade Soup. The Hub Radio Show for Monday February 4, 2019. View the completely homogeneous playlist for 2-4-19 (CLICK HERE)

Better Oblivion Community Center , Cass McCombs, Rookin, Kazyak, Soccer Mommy

In traditional French cuisine, soups are classified into two main groups: clear soups and thick soups. The established French classifications of clear soups are bouillon and consommé. Thick soups are classified depending upon the type of thickening agent used: purées are vegetable soups thickened with starch; bisques are made from puréed shellfish or vegetables thickened with cream; cream soups may be thickened with béchamel sauce; and veloutés are thickened with eggs, butter, and cream. Other ingredients commonly used to thicken soups and broths include egg, rice, lentils, flour, and grains; many popular soups also include pumpkin, carrots, and potatoes.