Cynthia Brian

By Cynthia Brian “ When it rained this past week, did you smell it? The scent of earth mixed with fallen leaves and decomposing plant matter signals the transition of the seasons. On the calendar, autumn began on September 22, 2022, but it wasn’t until November that I inhaled this intoxicating aroma that brought back childhood memories of the end of harvest, jumping in piles of leaves, and blazing bonfires. In just a week, it seemed that so many trees changed their wardrobe f

https://blog.voiceamerica.com/2022/10/18/transplanting-and-zoo-fun/ By Cynthia Brian “It’s a light and tumble journey From the East Side to the park; Just a fine and fancy ramble to the zoo!” Simon & Garfunkel When the squirrels start collecting piles of acorns, and pumpkins, gourds, and squash adorn front porches, we know that autumn has arrived. With the cooler weather, we welcome fresh air and respite from the heat waves. Besides gardening, I have always adored animals (th

https://www.lamorindaweekly.com/archive/issue1616/Digging-Deep-with-Goddess-Gardener-Cynthia-Brian-Fall-forward.html By Cynthia Brian “Delicious Autumn! My soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird, I would fly about the earth seeking the successive Autumns.” George Eliot The sweet smell of the recent rain-dampened soil stimulated my soul. Although it wasn’t enough moisture to revive a parched earth, my brown lawn exhibits more strands of green. This short respite from the h

Without a doubt, autumn is a beautiful time of the year with cooler weather and spectacular, ever-changing foliage. Since the weather is mild, it is still a great time to re-seed your lawn, cover bald spots, or seed a new lawn. You can also keep planting. Find out what to do before winter arrives. Are you baffled by the etiquette of holiday tipping? Do you need to tip more? We’ll relate tips from Emily Post’s great granddaughter to give you a heads up. Do you find yourself cr

https://blog.voiceamerica.com/2021/12/12/final-fall/ “Fall, leaves, fall; die, flowers, away; Lengthen night and shorten day! Every leaf speaks bliss to me Fluttering from the autumn tree.” Emily Brontë Without a doubt, autumn is a beautiful time of the year with cooler weather and spectacular, ever-changing foliage. What I can’t get used to is the early setting sun and the dark skies at 5 p.m. as we enter December. My circadian rhythm is out of sync. My preference is to work

SAG/AFTRA member Cynthia Brian continues Wednesdays with Writers and Performers on StarStyle® giving authors, actors, artists, and entertainers who have had their live performances and events canceled due to Covid-19 a platform to shine. Find out how brilliant our world talent is right here on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!® Dreaming the Marsh is an environmental fable that is uniquely Floridian by Elizabeth McCulloch. Mother Nature has had enough and a day of reckoning is c

"Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has plenty; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some." Charles Dickens, 1812-1870, Novelist Pumpkins, gourds, and scarecrows decorate our yards. Thanksgiving has arrived and we give thanks for our safety, the bounty on our tables, the flora in our curated gardens, our wide-open spaces, community camaraderie, and the benevolence of family and friends. Despite the electrical blackouts, evacuations, and fir

“To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 With the power disruptions and fire fears of October in our rearview mirrors, we welcome November with open arms and grateful hearts. It won’t be long before the rains arrive. Driving or walking throughout the region, we witness a marvelous display of fall foliage as leaves on many deciduous trees turn from green to saffron to tangerine to crimson before dropping to the ground. Time

by Cynthia Brian “Starry, starry night Flaming flowers that brightly blaze Swirling clouds in violet haze.” Don McLean In 1889, post-impressionist, Vincent Van Gogh, painted one of his most memorable paintings, The Starry Night, as he looked out of his asylum east window. On October 10, 2019, when I looked out our east window, the starry night was aglow with flames and they were not the brightly blaze of flaming flowers. Normally, I look forward to the month October because o

by Cynthia Brian “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” F. Scott Fitzgerald P.G.E. has informed the community that the power may be shut off for 48 hours at a time due to high gusty winds and dry conditions. Obviously, this doesn’t make me happy because if there is no electricity, there is no internet connection on my computer. Without an internet connection, I can’t submit my articles and photographs to the newspaper. I’m not one to use my cell phone fo

https://www.lamorindaweekly.com/archive/issue1316/Cynthia-Brians-Gardening-Guide-for-October-Benvenuto-to-Butchart-Gardens.html by Cynthia Brian “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables O Canada! After a hot summer of weeding, pruning, mowing, cleaning, composting, and tidying my plots, traveling to Victoria in British Columbia was a welcome respite. Despite the cold and inclement weather on Vancouver Island, we set out t

https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/117363/fall-farming-flu-shots-fracture-fight Autumn has arrived and with it a bounty of fruit. If you like DIY projects, Goddess Gardener Cynthia Brian explains a simple way to stretch the season by using a dehydrator to make dried fruit leathers. October sees the rise in cases of influenza. Have you had your flu shot yet? Find out why it is important to be immunized again flu and shingles. As we age our bones become more brittle. Treatmen

https://www.lamorindaweekly.com/archive/issue1315/Digging-Deep-with-Goddess-Gardener-Cynthia-Brian-Fall-forward-and-waste-not.html by Cynthia Brian “And all at once, summer collapsed into fall.” Oscar Wilde In the fall of my freshman year at UCLA, I began working at one of the very first health food stores ever created in California. It was called Nature’s Health Cove and all the offerings were organic: pesticide, insecticide, and colorant-free. The fruits and vegetables were

We’re all animals who are interdependent on each other. When we work to protect wildlife, we are fighting for the protection of the environments in which they live. When we protect those environments, we’re protecting them for the survival of the human (homo sapien) species as well. Journalist and author of Rescuing Ladybugs, Jennifer Skiff talks with Cynthia Brian about her book showcasing people who have shown extraordinary compassion for other animals. What’s the differenc

Everyone wants a hopeful outlook for their children. Optimism can be developed, even though pessimistic news prevails. Everyone can be a source of optimism. Learn how with Cynthia Brian’s thoughts. Dallas Woodburn is an in-demand writing coach who nurtures her students’ confidence in their beautifully unique voices. She helps people give birth to the books that are burning inside them through her acclaimed 90-Day Book Breakthrough Program (www.yourbookbreakthrough.com). Since