It's me, Cindy

Indulge me for a few minutes, while I explain what made the world (and me) be in awe of this guy.  And if you want to hear the rest of the song played at the end... it is the masterpiece, Diamond Dust off "Blow by Blow" .

Triggered by this insightful Substack post "Who Stole the Cheese" by my pal and eco-hero, Mark Haubner.

Read his rant here: https://substack.com/@mhaubner/note/p-164833104

Some interesting info you should know about the SAVE Act coming up for a vote. I vote NO.

An open letter... from your conscience.

Just sharing my observations and a very helpful suggestion.

Three minutes, three questions and one helpful suggestion.

Yes, I am mad. But if you're not, you are not paying attention. Here are a couple ideas for how to do something about it.

Not everything coming out of DC needs or deserves a reaction. But for those that do, here are some suggestions. .

Wait a minute, I am WHAT? Yup, it's true. My empathy is being triggered big time. But maybe that's not all bad.

A slow news cycle brings up a reminder that we could (and maybe should) be making better choices. Not to nag, but ... yeah.

The coping continues with the third in this post-election series. In this episode, the encouragement of new perspectives and empowering ideas you can start right now.

Working at finding a path to firm footing. Exploring how this happened... and how do we move ahead. Keep that mantra handy (we're going to be okay)

For those of us challenged by the election results, this list of coping tools will hopefully help.

I am a person who is quick to offer help with problems. Turns out that can sometimes be a problem.

That hardcore work ethic got a death grip on your waking hours? Here's the path to stealing a little time off.

What's holding you back from being more creative? Perfection is overrated. Try lowering the bar :-)

The World's Best Bird App, easy landscaping to benefit birds, bees and bugs, plus other things I never knew about... til now. Plus your special BONUS 'what bird is singing that?' So much fun in 10 short minutes.

Some recent examples of the many ways scammers work to steal our money. Plus, got a TJMaxx credit card? I read the fine print for you... and it's not good.

How to make 'decluttering' less of a nightmare and more of an adventure. Or, how to trick yourself into getting started! Follow my lead. It's gotta take us somewhere.

Posed with an interesting question... this was my answer. Take a listen and then it's your turn :-)

I've picked a project to get started paring down all my stuff.

Here's what happens when you're not paying attention... you go from zipping to zero and find yourself with lots of time to contemplate ways to relax and reduce stress.

Ten... give or take. But you can make your own list because there is certainly a lot to love, even if hot as hell isn't one of them.

What happens when the puppy you brought home isn't what you expected? Here's my story.

Just a regular day for you… could be the day that changes everything for someone else.  

Sometimes, even when the sky is falling, a little diversion about eating ice cream and making chocolate covered strawberries is perfectly acceptable.  As long as you know you're going to need to address the sky. 

Hey! I learned a couple of new things- one weird and one possibly very timely.  If you've got ten minutes, and a lot of world anxiety, I may have a remedy. 

Why it was time to start learning Spanish (through the FREE! Duolingo app) and how my efforts to be a better communicator are going.  And looking at the weekend as a treasure hunt and how to find the gem. Disfruta esta podcast!!! 

A school flash back triggered by Zoom, a revelation (or three) about friends, and the best story you'll hear all week- the hotline that offers free advice and encouragement doled out by some sage little kids.  Call PEP TOC at 707-998-8410... if only to hear kids laughing. 

How can you be crushed by the loss of a casual acquaintance or even someone you'd never actually met?  When you knew them to be so steeped in goodness that they raised the bar for us mere mortals. 

Me. Join me while I work to sort it out.  

Beginning the Fourth Season (whoa!) with apologies for a long delayed follow up to what could have been a disaster but wasn't and for what it is. A plea for TV help.  And a great documentary on drummers not to be missed.  And more.   

... and so much more that made this such a satisfying, challenging, fun and entirely fabulous day.  But that iced coffee.  Oh yeah, that pushed it over the top. 

It's feeling like we're heading back to normal... but is there a new challenge to cope with?  And speaking of challenges, that Bugs Bunny quiz was a breeze!