Cynthia Brian
Art is What You Make It!
“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” Edgar Degas Brigitte is Back! Resident BTSYA artist, Brigitte Jia co-hosts with...
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Cynthia Brian
May 1, 20196 min read
Firescaping
“Some say the world will end in fire.” Robert Frost A running crown fire came rolling down the hillside toward our Lake County mountain...
Cynthia Brian
Apr 30, 20193 min read
Appreciation Station
“There is more hunger in the world for love and appreciation than for bread.” Mother Teresa The more we appreciate the little things in...
Cynthia Brian
Apr 27, 20193 min read
The Gratitude Formula, Helping Kids Fail, The Gift of Gratitude
In The Gratitude Formula, McCarthy offers a definable, practical system that you can put to use every day to achieve success in your...
Cynthia Brian
Apr 22, 20193 min read
Unleashing Your Dog
“Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read.” Groucho Marx Dogs. Companion dogs. The best non...
Cynthia Brian
Apr 17, 20193 min read
Being a Great Boss, Modern Slavery, Supplement Scams
If you want to be a better boss, we have the qualities, habits, and policies that you’ll want to emulate and incorporate into your work...
Cynthia Brian
Apr 15, 20193 min read
ACTIVISM with R & B Singer Pris-K
“You can't always measure the effects of activist work; you just have to wish and pray that the message gets through.” - Yoko Ono Joven...
Cynthia Brian
Apr 12, 20193 min read
New Castle Disease and School Scandals
A highly contagious and deadly bird virus, the dreaded Virulent Newcastle Disease has moved north from Southern California. Most...
Cynthia Brian
Apr 6, 20193 min read
Positivity Power, Companion Planting, Pet Foster Parenting
It takes more muscles to frown than to smile. Although being a positive person may not come naturally, it is a skill that can be learned....
Cynthia Brian
Apr 6, 20194 min read
Won’t You Be My Neighbor
by Cynthia Brian “Look for helpers. You will always find those who are helping.” Mister Rogers After sowing seeds of beets, arugula,...
Cynthia Brian
Mar 29, 20193 min read
Traveling Alone, Women’s Health…Period
Traveling alone can be a rewarding and enriching experience. Even though most popular destinations are safe, it is wise to take...
Cynthia Brian
Mar 24, 20194 min read
Winter Awakens to Spring
“The ghostly winter silences have given way to the great spring murmur of awakening life.” Jack London It all began when I witnessed the...
Cynthia Brian
Mar 20, 20193 min read
Awaken Spring, Solo, Flex Time
Hello Spring! As if on cue, terra firma has erupted in a procession of power plants. As the soil warms and the daylight hours grow...
Cynthia Brian
Mar 19, 20193 min read
The Gift of Wings
“The man who has no imagination has no wings.” - Muhammad Ali “Wings are not only for birds; they are also for minds. Human potential...
Cynthia Brian
Mar 15, 20194 min read
Spring Garden Prep, Nanny Cams, Virtual Doctor
Spring is just around the corner, making this a great time to start thinking about sprucing up your garden. With just a little effort,...
Cynthia Brian
Mar 13, 20193 min read
The Gift of Volunteering
“Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.” - Sherry Anderson Volunteering and community...
Cynthia Brian
Mar 8, 20195 min read
Petal Power
by Cynthia Brian “Blossom by blossom the spring begins.” AC Shinburne Even on the darkest, dreariest, rainiest day, looking out my dining...
Cynthia Brian
Mar 7, 20193 min read
Mentor Milestones, Get Moving, Be Happy
When you need advice, do you know where to turn? Do you have mentors that can steer you in the right direction? There’s no one size fits...
Cynthia Brian
Mar 5, 20192 min read
Gifts of the Present and Understanding
“The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding” - Leonardo da Vinci “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate...
Cynthia Brian
Mar 3, 20193 min read
Real World Lessons, Bounce Back, Leafy Superfoods
Have you ever received an email from a stranger with information that you felt compelled to share? Hear real world lessons imparted in an...
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