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Nature's Ornaments
http://www.lamorindaweekly.com/archive/issue1621/Digging-Deep-with-Goddess-Gardener-Cynthia-Brian-Natures-ornaments.html By Cynthia Brian...

Cynthia Brian
Dec 9, 20224 min read


Business & Disabilities, Stress-Free Holiday, Electric Cars, Natural Decor
70% of disabilities are not visible. People could have low vision, minimal hearing, difficulty with speech, or painful joints. How can a...

Cynthia Brian
Dec 8, 20221 min read


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...

Cynthia Brian
Nov 4, 20184 min read


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 21, 20183 min read


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 9, 20185 min read


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 7, 20183 min read


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
Oct 1, 20183 min read


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 27, 20183 min read


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 13, 20183 min read


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 10, 20183 min read


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 5, 20185 min read


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
Sep 1, 20184 min read


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 21, 20184 min read


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 13, 20183 min read


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 3, 20183 min read


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
Aug 1, 20182 min read


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 18, 20183 min read


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 14, 20184 min read


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
Jul 8, 20184 min read


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 18, 20185 min read
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