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Coffee Break: Carpe Diem

by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala

February 26, 2026

Music fans at Hinterland Music Festival in St. Charles, Iowa, on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025.
Music fans at Hinterland Music Festival in St. Charles, Iowa, on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025.Todd Owyoung

In a busy world full of distractions, sometimes you need a reminder to seize the moment. Luckily, today is that day because February 26 is National Carpe Diem Day!

The special day serves as a reminder to be present and live with intention and gratitude. Let’s focus on living in the moment by intentionally creating a rockin’ playlist.

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about seizing the day or living in the moment would you like to hear?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played

Fatboy Slim- Right Here, Right Now
Jesus Jones- Right Here, Right Now
Shungudzo- It's a good day (to fight the system)
The Smashing Pumpkins- Today
The Chamberss Brothers- Time Has Come Today
the The- This Is The Day
Queen- Don't Stop Me Now