The Beauty of Interdependence
I used to believe in independence. No, it was more than that. I used to be proud of what I thought of as my ability to be independent,...
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Cindy Brown
Oct 2, 20222 min read
What Is the Point of Life?
In The Red Hand Files, the multi-talented Nick Cave answers questions ranging from silly to existential. He launched the site a while...
Cindy Brown
Jan 6, 20221 min read
Read lots good books. Keep hoping machine running. Love everybody.
Happy New Year! What better way to welcome in a new year than with resolutions-- someone else's resolutions. That someone else is the...
Cindy Brown
Oct 3, 20212 min read
Say Grace
The other day while waiting at a stoplight, a small flock of birds whirled overhead, dipping and turning and then streaking away. And for...
Cindy Brown
Aug 22, 20212 min read
Neighbors
Hmm, why a photo of our community garden for a post about neighbors? Because I wanted to share a lovely message from our garden manager...
Cindy Brown
Feb 23, 20212 min read
Yes, and…
During the snow and ice storm last week: My husband wasn’t able to get home from work for five days. I needed to walk our dog, but was...
Cindy Brown
Dec 13, 20202 min read
I wonder...
This holiday season won't be "normal" for anyone. We're staying home, skipping annual traditions, and missing loved ones. It's a weird...
Cindy Brown
Nov 10, 20201 min read
Let Us Work Together with One Voice
First, these words: Then, listen:
Cindy Brown
Sep 25, 20201 min read
Something Better, Pushing Right Back
A friend sent me this poem after her mother found it posted on a neighborhood poetry pole (don't you love those?) Here's hoping you...
Cindy Brown
Sep 1, 20201 min read
View From My Window
Isn't it nice when social media is used for the power of good?
Cindy Brown
Jun 10, 20203 min read
This Can Still Happen Anywhere
Take the time to read this poem/story by one of my favorite poets. You'll be glad you did.
Cindy Brown
May 7, 20201 min read
Your Daily Nature Fix
I've been loving Nature 365, a web journal that offers a meditative daily dose of nature...
Cindy Brown
Mar 13, 20201 min read
Turn on the Light
Need a little help "turning on the light"? Plentynice has lists of feel-good movies, happy music, and good-hearted books. (BTW, I created...
Cindy Brown
Feb 20, 20201 min read
Friends Know Just What You Need
"I don’t feel very much like Pooh today," said Pooh.
"There there," said Piglet. "I’ll bring you tea and honey until you do."
Cindy Brown
Jan 23, 20201 min read
Made of Stars
Be humble, for you are made of earth...
Cindy Brown
Jan 8, 20201 min read
Your Happiness Calendar!
The good folks at Action for Happiness put out monthly calendars, which are "packed with actions you can take to help create a happier...
Cindy Brown
Dec 31, 20191 min read
2019: It Was a Very Good Year
Just a few of the wonderful things that happened this past year:
Humpback whales in the South Atlantic region now number 24,900 — almost...
Cindy Brown
Dec 15, 20191 min read
Why am I sending you an ad for a Welsh hardware store?
Because this short, sweet video will warm you like hot cocoa. Read the Irish Times' story about the video and watch it here. You'll be...
Cindy Brown
Dec 5, 20191 min read
Holiday Cheer for You
The other day I was trying to figure out what small gift a particular someone would like for Christmas. She likes to read, but how to...
Cindy Brown
Nov 15, 20191 min read
Where Joy Hides and How to Find It
Do polka dots make you smile? How about bubbles? A rainbow? A bowl full of cherries? There's a reason behind that.
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