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Cindy Brown
Oct 23, 20191 min read
With Love From the Portland Art Museum
Neon artwork by Hank Thomas Willis
Cindy Brown
Oct 11, 20191 min read
Thoughts on Hope
Someone recently asked how I could remain hopeful given the state of the world. These two great souls say it better than I could:
Cindy Brown
Oct 4, 20191 min read
A Pluviophile Guide to Fall
When I lived in Arizona, I used to dream of rain. I would wake up, the patter of raindrops still in my head, and be disappointed to see...
Cindy Brown
Sep 25, 20191 min read
Let's Celebrate this Vet's Birthday!
WW II veteran James South turns 100 years old on October 7th, and for his birthday he'd like to receive 100 cards from 100 strangers.
Cindy Brown
Sep 19, 20191 min read
Magic Is All Around Us
We were talking about magic
as we drove along a crowded
Sunday highway
when the whirl of wings
Cindy Brown
Sep 11, 20191 min read
Want to Improve Your Mood?
Think kind thoughts! A recent study at Iowa State University found that directing loving kindness toward others makes us feel better.
Cindy Brown
Sep 6, 20191 min read
Even Buses Can Be Nice...
Even Buses Can Be Nice...
Cindy Brown
Aug 22, 20191 min read
Comment Away!
Let's talk.
No, this is not a "we need to talk" conversation. Pretty much the opposite. We'd just like to know what you think. We'd thought
John Kohlepp
Aug 21, 20191 min read
Simply Being Present
I had been busy for the past month but made sure to take care of my cat. She had food and water, a clean litter box, and I paid enough...
Cindy Brown
Aug 15, 20190 min read
John Kohlepp
Aug 8, 20191 min read
Mementos
Sometimes the humblest objects hold the power of connection. Tangible mementos can serve as a living extension of a person or moment in...
John Kohlepp
Aug 7, 20191 min read
Small Kindnesses
A beautiful contemplation by Danusha Laméris (suggested by both Celia Hughes and Amanda Newman Reese). Learn more about this author on...
Cindy Brown
Aug 1, 20192 min read
Anonymous Gifts
“Psst, you… Yes, you! FREE GIFT INSIDE.” So said a note inside a baggie I found under a cedar tree in the woods where I walk our dog.
Cindy Brown
Jul 18, 20191 min read
Small but Certain Happiness
A friend once told me that when she was going through a particularly bad time, she would take out her ironing board and iron something...
John Kohlepp
Jul 9, 20191 min read
Pets Make Life Nicer
Studies show owning a pet can improve your mood, your blood pressure, and reduce stress. One may be sitting next to you at this very...
Cindy Brown
Jul 5, 20191 min read
Isn't it nice when...
Isn't it nice when...
John Kohlepp
Jun 28, 20191 min read
The Power of Casual Friendships
What do your neighbor down the street, your barista, and your letter carrier have in common? These low-stakes connections could make your...
John Kohlepp
Jun 21, 20191 min read
Box of Nice
It’s often toughest to reach out for support when we need it most. In answer to this self-care puzzle, a good friend and I arrived at the...
Cindy Brown
Jun 5, 20191 min read
Cloudy with a Chance of Joy
That's the title of a TED talk that encourages us to slow down and look up. "You don't have to rush off, away from the familiar,across...
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