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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 22h

Migrant workers’ contributions are essential to the country’s well–being. They harvest the food we eat and so much more, says architect Eddie Jones, whose firm designs land ports of entry for the federal government.

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 3d

Architect Eddie Jones, whose firm designs land ports of entry for the federal government, sees the border as the place people meet, trade, help, and rely on each other. He says, “The border is what connects us.”

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 5d

Award-winning architect Eddie Jones, who has spent years designing land ports of entry for the U.S. federal government, said he’s never personally witnessed a border crisis.

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 7d

Liberal arts skills are more powerful and applicable to the labor market than many think, says professor Corey Moss-Pech bsky.app/profile/cmpe....

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 9d

Not all internships are created equal, says professor Corey Moss-Pech bsky.app/profile/cmpe.... He explains why the right internship is often the difference between landing a good job after college and struggling to break in.

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 10d

A college degree used to mean a guaranteed middle-class job. That changed after the Great Recession, says professor Corey Moss-Pech bsky.app/profile/cmpe....

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 12d

Do ‘practical’ majors guarantee better careers? Sharing insights from his new book, Corey Moss-Pech bsky.app/profile/cmpe... challenges higher ed's most persistent myths & reveals it’s time to rethink how we define success after graduation. 🎧 Episode here: readywhenstuffhappens.com/ready-living...

Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 15d

The majority of Americans are underinsured for disasters. Insurance gaps can turn a natural disaster into a financial one, making recovery extremely difficult, notes Samantha Montano, PhD bsky.app/profile/saml....

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 16d

There’s a saying in emergency management that “every disaster begins and ends locally.” While local communities and governments should be leading response efforts, help also needs to come from the federal side, says Samantha Montano, PhD.

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 17d

When disasters strike, emergency management is the difference between chaos and coordination, notes disasterologist Samantha Montano bsky.app/profile/saml....

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 17d

"God will ask us if we have cultivated and cared for the world that he created for the benefit of all and for future generations, and if we have taken care of our brothers and sisters - what will be our answer, my dear friends?" — Pope Leo

Pope Leo hits out at critics of global warming

In his first major statement on climate change, the pontiff criticises those who minimise climate change.

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 19d

Cliff Redford, aka “Dr. Cliff Worldwide Vet,” shares why leaving pets or children in a hot car can turn deadly in minutes and why he wouldn’t hesitate to break a vehicle's window to save their life.

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 20d

Cliff Redford, aka “Dr. Cliff Worldwide Vet,” explains why he has dedicated his life to helping animals around the globe, whether it’s companion animals or wildlife.

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 23d

In this clip veterinarian Cliff Redford, aka “Dr. Cliff, Worldwide Vet,” shares what it was like to treat animals in Ukraine while missiles shook the walls around him.

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 26d

Cliff Redford, aka “Dr. Cliff, Worldwide Vet,” has rescued a bat above seven lanes on traffic in India, performed surgery w/o x-rays in the Arctic, and treated animals in war-torn Ukraine. 🌏 He shares these stories and more on the Ready Living Podcast: readywhenstuffhappens.com/ready-living...

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · Sep 19

Hands Up Holidays founder Christopher Hill explains how philanthro volunteering travel teaches children powerful lessons, helping them develop empathy, humility, and gratitude.

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · Sep 17

What if your next vacation helped you appreciate life more? Hands Up Holidays founder Christopher Hill shares how philanthro volunteering travel can shift perspectives, helping guests discover deeper gratitude and focus on what truly matters. 🎧 Listen here: readywhenstuffhappens.com/ready-living...

Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · Sep 15

Christopher Hill explains how luxury and philanthro volunteering combine to create unforgettable vacations which create lasting change. 🎧 Listen to the full episode with the founder of Hands Up Holidays & Impact Destinations here: readywhenstuffhappens.com/ready-living...

Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · Sep 9

What if your next vacation could change lives? 🌍 Christopher Hill, founder of Hands Up Holidays and Impact Destinations, shares how to blend philanthropy with comfort while creating life-changing experiences for families and communities. 🎧 Listen at ready-living-podcast.captivate.fm.

Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · Sep 7

Animal abuse begins where welfare ends. We need to start seeing animals as full beings independent of their ‘usefulness’ to humans. 🎧 Listen to the full episode with international animal crime specialist and former senior police detective Mark Randell here: ready-living-podcast.captivate.fm

Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · Sep 5

Only one country has harsher penalties for animal cruelty committed in front of kids. But other countries should follow, because when children witness violence, it leaves an impression. 🎧 Listen to the full episode with int'l animal crime specialist Mark Randell: ready-living-podcast.captivate.fm

Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · Sep 3

Dog fighting isn’t just cruelty, it’s also a criminal enterprise linked to drugs, weapons, and trafficking. Cracking down on it protects communities and animals. 🎧 Listen to the full episode with retired senior police detective Mark Randell here: ready-living-podcast.captivate.fm

Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · Aug 30

We don’t just live on Earth, but are an inextricable part of nature as well. 🎧 Listen to the full episode with psychologist and futurist Dr. Dana Klisanin here: ready-living-podcast.captivate.fm

Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · Aug 28

Fragile breaks, but antifragile evolves. A core component of antifragility in spending time in the natural world. 🎧 Listen to the full episode with psychologist and futurist Dr. Dana Klisanin here: ready-living-podcast.captivate.fm

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · Aug 26

As we lose wild places we lose parts of ourselves too, but reconnection is reclamation. 🎧 Listen to the full episode with psychologist and futurist Dr. Dana Klisanin here: ready-living-podcast.captivate.fm