It's me, Cindy

Why does boredom have such a bad reputation? It really can be your buddy. But everybody loves a brain- so who wouldn't want some ideas for giving it a boost? Cool stuff here. Give it a listen.

A new study names the season most people prefer. But not me. Spring has always been my favorite, for at least these 10 reasons.

Overwhelmed, overloaded, overcrowded? Nine ways to get to having less. Surely, one has to work for you.

Sharing some of the super quick dinners you can conjure up in the blink of an eye. Perfect for those of us who love to eat but hate to cook. You can thank me later. :-)

What's all this about NATO? Why does it matter? And what should we do? A condensed update and explanation with much gratitude to Heather Cox Richardson for doing all the work. I'm just the messenger and the one begging you to call your congressperson and ask them to put aside their personal interests for the greater good. (202) 224-3121. If you don't already follow @HeatherCoxRichardson on Substack, facebook and wherever else, consider it.

Losing sleep, over ICE. That's not a bitter cocktail, it's a bitter truth. But rather than pull the covers over our heads, we can at least try to make a difference.

Five minutes of pondering WTF is going on and what you can do if you prefer Democracy.

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.

It's a new year.  But will it be any better than the last few?  This episode may make you more hopeful, it did for me. 

Guess who (finally) got Covid?

The problem with fashion, with documentaries, with impulse buys AND my new formula for shopping success! 

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

On its' fifth anniversary, the 'It's me, Cindy' podcast gets hijacked by Izzy the dog.  

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. 

Grab a coffee and join me in this perfect few minutes… and I’ll share the secret of collecting gems.

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!!! 

Was it a sign? Are was I just crazy.  Anyway, she's here now and here's how it happened and what it's like. 

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. 

Stories of spending and spending some more. Plus, the dark secret to Target’s sales, the trouble with new cars and I take a crack at doing math!!

Taking a closer look at why I (and you) feel the way we do about the choices we make.   Turns out, its not always our choice. 

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

It's not the books we read or the movies we watched that make a year worth living. Sure, they may add something or at least kill a little clock or give you some diversion, entertainment or amusement, but it's the moments that give life the richness.  Here, some moments from 2021, mine, George's and Paul's.  

Maybe it’s not so much what was this year's best books, TV shows or documentaries but rather what was most memorable.

The effects of life on Earth, plus listen to the most wonderful Christmas Song in history.  I bought a copy just for you. 

Oh boy!  A musical episode!!! With stories!! Want to know more?  You'll just have to click play.