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Cindy Brown
Sep 4, 20222 min read
Small Kindnesses, Large Ripples
Years ago, I was grocery shopping when a man approached me. "I just have to tell you," he said, "my mother just died. I was so sad when I...
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Cindy Brown
Dec 2, 20211 min read
A Reverse Advent Calendar
Love this idea from muminthemadhouse.com!
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Cindy Brown
Aug 6, 20211 min read
Flash Waltz Among the Roses
Attention, waltzing Oregonians! This Sunday is the seventh annual Flash Waltz in the lovely Portland Peninsula Park Rose Garden,...
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Cindy Brown
Oct 9, 20201 min read
Get Out!
You've probably heard about "forest bathing." It's the idea that spending time in nature, especially around trees, is good for our mental...
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Cindy Brown
Aug 14, 20201 min read
Reconsider Your Home Page
If you're like me, you need a little boost in the morning, like coffee or a kiss--something nice to begin your day.
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Cindy Brown
Apr 10, 20201 min read
#EmbarrassmentOfRiches
In case you're wondering what to do this weekend, Bruce Cantwell sent these ideas...
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Cindy Brown
Mar 17, 20201 min read
Could you answer a question for me?
It's a weird time, isn't it? I think it's important to keep "turning on the light," and I want to make sure to do that by giving you...
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