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by Cynthia Brian “Blossom by blossom the spring begins.” AC Shinburne Even on the darkest, dreariest, rainiest day, looking out my dining...
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Cynthia Brian
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Legends of the Fall
“Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it.” George Elliot Fall is filled with legends, myths, fairs, and festivals all celebrating...
Cynthia Brian
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Season of the Witch, Pool Power, Halloween History
The history of witchcraft in Europe begins with both folk beliefs and with religious and classical texts. What is a witch and how did the...
Cynthia Brian
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Gardening at Any Age, Mentoring & Kindness, Designing Outdoor Areas
Gardening offers exercise for the body, mind, and spirit. It is an outdoor activity that anybody can enjoy from birth until death. By...
Cynthia Brian
- 3 min
The Gift of Nature
“ Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” Albert Einstein The choices each individual makes every day...
Cynthia Brian
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Splish Splash
“Happiness is a day by the pool.” I can’t remember if I first learned to swim in the creek behind our house or in the big round cattle...
Cynthia Brian
- 4 min
Dead Serious and Lighthearted, Beautiful Bouquets, Fire Recovery Guide
National award-winning author, Mack W. Borgen, a graduate of Harvard Law School and the University of discusses the release of Volume I...
Cynthia Brian
- 5 min
Gardening at Any Age
“Old Gardeners never die, they just spade away!” When my Dad turned sixty he confided that he didn’t have the physical strength that he’d...
Cynthia Brian
- 4 min
Aw Shucks!
“Plough thorough and deep, while sluggards sleep, and you shall have corn to sell or to keep “ Poor Richard In August, there are few...
Cynthia Brian
- 4 min
Towers of Flowers
“A man travels the world over in search of what he needs and returns home to find it.” ~George Moore Europe has been experiencing the...
Cynthia Brian
- 3 min
Summer Sprucing, Language Learning, Brains & Food
Summer is a time for entertaining. Is your home inviting, clean, and beautiful? It’s time to spruce up everything from the front door to...
Cynthia Brian
- 3 min
Protect Your Pets This Summer
August is the hottest month of summer and your pets want to have fun in the sun while staying safe and cool. Heather Brittany and...
Cynthia Brian
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Join Me at a Summer Garden Party!
Join American Society of Interior Designers, California North for a Summer Garden Party hosted by Janus et Cie at their San Francisco...
Cynthia Brian
- 5 min
The Sting
“Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.” Muhammed Ali Every morning I walk through my garden in my flip-flops with a cup of coffee in...
Cynthia Brian
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Independence Daze
“Independence now and forever.” Daniel Webster Anticipating the celebration of the 4th of July was a huge deal when I was a kid. Those...
Cynthia Brian
- 5 min
Tea for Two...or Three or Four
“There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.” Henry James From the time my...
Cynthia Brian
- 3 min
Dog Flu Prevention, Tea Time, Women and the Constitution
Canine Influenza Virus has been identified in 46 of our 50 states. Like human flu cases, canine cases can be mild to severe with dogs...
Cynthia Brian
- 2 min
Casting Scams, Planting Your Vegetable Garden, 5G Life
Scams have always existed in the entertainment industry, however, with technology major scam are on the rise. Here are 12 tips for...
Cynthia Brian
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Makeovers with Seltzer Style, Regaining Focus, LadyBugs Life Cycle
Whether it’s updating your image or transforming your dating life, Kim Seltzer’s philosophy is simple… work from the inside-out to...
Cynthia Brian
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The Gift of Farming
If you ate today, you have a farmer to thank. As of the last census, only one percent of Americans are farmers. With the global...