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While the Coulter Faculty Commons newsletter is on summer break, we\u2019re revisiting selected newsletter introductions from the past year. These posts highlight reflections, teaching ideas, and resources that continue to resonate beyond their original publication date.<\/p>\n
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Originally published in the CFC May 2026 Newsletter<\/a> <\/a><\/em><\/span>on May 6, 2026.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n By April Tallant<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n I have a corkboard next to my desk. I pin things on the board that I need to refer to often, like WCU\u2019s academic calendar. I like to pin up fun stuff, too. I recently pinned up a meme that reads, \u201cIf you\u2019re ever having a bad day, just remember what Eddie Vedder said:\u00a0ona whellahn, ona wizzit ona whaya, ana calldnana saya nanna whoa wanna sayn anna coldouta gnnn<\/em>.\u201d I knew exactly what Pearl Jam song the meme referred to when I read it. It\u2019s called\u00a0Yellow Ledbetter<\/a>\u00a0and those of us of a certain age can mumble\/sing it without actually knowing all the lyrics. I also like to pin meaningful quotes on sticky notes around my board. One of them reads, \u201cMornings are for coffee and contemplation\u201d \u2013 Jim Hopper (of\u00a0Stranger Things<\/em><\/a>). Another one reads \u201cStrategic pauses aren\u2019t a luxury. They\u2019re essential\u201d \u2013\u00a0Melanie Ho<\/a>.<\/p>\n You can see my board topics run the gamut, a little business to a little fun. For many of us working year-round, whether on contract or not, summer leans heavily towards business with just a touch of fun. My hope for everyone is that we listen to Melanie Ho and take at least one long, strategic pause to enjoy our summers, to connect with loved ones, and enjoy our beautiful surroundings (see \u201cWe Recommend\u201d below). I hope we all take time to sleep in and awaken to those contemplative morning sips of coffee (or tea) that Jim Hopper recommends. And if you take a road trip, I hope the mood strikes for carpool karaoke (any playlist of songs will do!). This summer, I hope you do more of whatever it is that brings you joy and restoration. CFC is here to help you take care of a little bit of business, too, so don\u2019t hesitate to reach out as you gear up for fall.<\/p>\n Happy summer!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” border_width_all=”2px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \n Browse the full newsletter archive: CFC Newsletter Archive<\/a> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" From the Archive – Summer 2026 While the Coulter Faculty Commons newsletter is on summer break, we\u2019re revisiting selected newsletter introductions from the past year. 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View the original newsletter: CFC May 2026 Newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n