Cynthia Brian
Ghouls, Gourds, and Grass
“Sitting quietly, doing nothing, and the grass grows by itself.” Zen saying As we drive around neighborhoods we witness the spirit of the...
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Cynthia Brian
- Oct 21, 2018
- 3 min
Author Dani Wong, Purging Meds, Land of Ice and nd Fire
Swearing Off Stars, Danielle M Wong’s multi-award winning debut novel has received the highest praise from the highest places including...
Cynthia Brian
- Oct 9, 2018
- 5 min
Born to Be Wild!
“All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” ~Martin Buber Volcanoes, glaciers, highlands, prairies, lava...
Cynthia Brian
- Oct 7, 2018
- 3 min
Eldercare, Queer as a $5.00 Bill, Home Upgrades
There are approximately 40 million family caregivers over the age o 55 who are providing an average of 30 hours to a family member, 15...
Cynthia Brian
- Oct 1, 2018
- 3 min
Gardening at Any Age, Mentoring & Kindness, Designing Outdoor Areas
Gardening offers exercise for the body, mind, and spirit. It is an outdoor activity that anybody can enjoy from birth until death. By...
Cynthia Brian
- Sep 28, 2018
- 3 min
The Gift of Nature
“ Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” Albert Einstein The choices each individual makes every day...
Cynthia Brian
- Sep 13, 2018
- 3 min
The Joy of Chickens, The Gift of Animals, Millennials to Boomers
Have you ever wanted to eat fresh eggs directly from your own personal chickens but didn’t know where to begin? Cynthia Brian has the...
Cynthia Brian
- Sep 11, 2018
- 3 min
If They Grow It, They Will Eat It - 3 Tips For Pre-School Edible Gardens
Have you ever asked a preschooler where food comes from? If you have, they probably told you that it comes from the grocery store. This...
Cynthia Brian
- Sep 5, 2018
- 5 min
Gardening at Any Age
“Old Gardeners never die, they just spade away!” When my Dad turned sixty he confided that he didn’t have the physical strength that he’d...
Cynthia Brian
- Sep 2, 2018
- 4 min
Shuck it!
“Plough thorough and deep, while sluggards sleep, and you shall have corn to sell or to keep “ Poor Richard In August, there are few...
Cynthia Brian
- Aug 22, 2018
- 4 min
Just Published! Be the Star You Are! Millennials to Boomers
Be the Star You Are!Millennials to Boomers Celebrating Gifts of Positive Voices in a Changing Digital World by Cynthia Brian and 31...
Cynthia Brian
- Aug 13, 2018
- 3 min
Summer Decor, Brain & Food Cravings, Languages
Summer is a time for entertaining. Is your home inviting, clean, and beautiful? It’s time to spruce up everything from the front door to...
Cynthia Brian
- Aug 4, 2018
- 3 min
Sting Protection, Summer Health for Pets
Yellow jackets are wasps and are not related to bees. Bees live in hives while yellow jackets create nests. Yellow jacket workers...
Cynthia Brian
- Aug 1, 2018
- 2 min
Joy
“Find a place inside where there’s joy, and the joy will burn out the pain.” Joseph Campbell While maintaining a healthy diet and...
Cynthia Brian
- Jul 19, 2018
- 3 min
Dave Gerber with Leadership and Conflict Resolution, Free-Range Kids, Summer Checklist
Workplace disagreements are an everyday occurrence. In fact, it’s hard to avoid them. Whether working on a project, team or larger...
Cynthia Brian
- Jul 14, 2018
- 4 min
Hammock Time
“Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not. “ ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson While I was...
Cynthia Brian
- Jul 8, 2018
- 4 min
Daze of Independence
“Independence now and forever.” Daniel Webster Anticipating the celebration of the 4th of July was a huge deal when I was a kid. Those...
Cynthia Brian
- Jun 18, 2018
- 5 min
Grow a Tea Garden
“There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.” Henry James From the time my...
Cynthia Brian
- Jun 10, 2018
- 4 min
Homegrown
“There are only two things that money can’t buy: true love and homegrown tomatoes!” John Denver Is there anything more satisfying than...
Cynthia Brian
- Jun 9, 2018
- 3 min
Dog Flu Prevention, Tea Time, Women and the Constitution
Canine Influenza Virus has been identified in 46 of our 50 states. Like human flu cases, canine cases can be mild to severe with dogs...