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Spring Succession

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Spring Succession

By Cynthia Brian “I’m grateful for the opportunity to live on this beautiful and astonishing Planet Earth. In the morning, I woke up with a sense of gratitude.” –Earl Nightingale In California, May reigns as one of the most colorful months of the year. Mother Nature has fully awakened from lingering winter doldrums to burst into bloom. The radiant combination of lush green lawns against cheerful vignettes of glowing, flowing flowers, trees, and shrubs is mesmerizing. Beauty,

Designing for Drought

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Designing for Drought

By Cynthia Brian “That which surrounds you is within you.” ~ Karl Schmidt Days of heat followed by days of near-freezing cold! Out of nowhere, a beautiful hailstorm covers the ground in white pebbles. The weather forecasts sunshine or cloud cover, but no rain in future days. According to the New York Times, the seven hottest years on record globally were experienced in the last seven years. The atmospheric river of December provided a respite and a hopeful prospect for drough

Support UKRAINE, Drought Preparation, Evan Wycliff Mystery, Taxes

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Support UKRAINE, Drought Preparation, Evan Wycliff Mystery, Taxes

We condemn Russia for the invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine is the Shield of Europe defending the world from tyranny, it’s now or never to show your support for freedom and democracy in Ukraine and the world. https://www.comebackalive.in.ua Days of heat followed by days of near-freezing cold! Out of nowhere, a beautiful hailstorm covers the ground in white pebbles. The weather forecasts sunshine or cloud cover, but no rain in future days. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian is an eter

Fabulous February Flora

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Fabulous February Flora

“No race can prosper till it learns that there is as much dignity in tilling a field as in writing a poem.” Booker T. Washington PRESS PASS: https://blog.voiceamerica.com/2022/02/18/february-flora/ For the past two months, I’ve been working on writing a series of children’s books, a bit of prose, a bit of poetry. But with the ubiquitous sunny days and warm temperatures, digging in my garden wins the race. In the past, February has notoriously been a drab and dreary month, bu

Why I Garden, Virtual Wine Tasting, Success, Poems to Inspire

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Why I Garden, Virtual Wine Tasting, Success, Poems to Inspire

There are so many reasons that we love to garden–rain, sleet, snow, or sunshine. Cynthia Brian shares the reasons that she works in nature and offers tips to incorporate ways to make this world a more beautiful place. Sommelier Heather Brittany visits StarStyle® to announce the Danza del Sol series of hosted virtual wine tastings where people anywhere in the world can learn about various varietals from the comfort of their homes. Think and drink! Do you revel in your mistake

Final Days of Fall, Holiday Tipping, Back Issues

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Final Days of Fall, Holiday Tipping, Back Issues

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

Season of Gratitude, Counterfeit Goods, Smell Study

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Season of Gratitude, Counterfeit Goods, Smell Study

Are you feeling grateful? December marks the season of gratitude and giving. Autumn boasts cooler weather and nature’s spectacular showcase of colorful leaves on shrubs and trees as we ramp up for holiday festivities. We show our appreciation for living. Have you bought a designer bag at a discount price only to find out that it was a fake? How can you reduce your chances of buying counterfeit products? There are red flags to be aware of and you’ll find out how to be a more s

Millennials Versus Boomers, Halloween Garden Ghouls, Volunteer to Succeed

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Millennials Versus Boomers, Halloween Garden Ghouls, Volunteer to Succeed

Cynthia Brian wrote the book, Be the Star You Are!® Millennials to Boomers, Celebrating Gifts of Positive Voices in a Changing Digital World. But how far apart is the thinking between these generations. Discover some interesting insights. Buy the book at www.StarStyleStore.net The hot topic of conversation this week, especially for kids, is what is their special costume for Halloween. Gardeners are more concerned with the wicked phantoms that prowl in hallowed ground. It’s Ha

Weeds, Computer Shopping, Home Ergonomics

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Weeds, Computer Shopping, Home Ergonomics

Spring is the most colorful season of the year with a cornucopia of bulbs, flowers, shrubs, and trees in bloom. It is also the time when Mother Nature shares the ornaments that most gardeners loathe…weeds! As many people work from home personal computers have become essential communication tools. What are the choices for today’s models? What do you look for when getting a new computer? Get the computer you need without the bells and whistles you don’t. Poor ergonomics can cau

Fall in a Pot

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Fall in a Pot

Fall in a Pot! By Cynthia Brian “Truth comes out in wine.” Pliny the Elder “The people who give you their food give you their heart." Cesar Chavez The fires and smoke have ravaged farms and vineyards throughout Northern California, including my family vineyards in Napa County. The grapes are plump, juicy, and ripe. Harvesting would normally be in full swing this month, but, sadly, with so much smoke suffocating fields throughout the region, wineries require red grape samples

Sirius is Serious

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Sirius is Serious

Sirius is Serious By Cynthia Brian “When the ancients first observed Sirius emerging as it were from the sun…they believed its power of heat to have been so excessive that…the Sea boiled, the Wine turned sour, Dogs grew mad, and all other creatures became languid.” John Brady, 1813, a Compendious Analysis of the Calendar. Forever the optimist, when I penned my last column, The Dog Days of Summer, (http://www.lamorindaweekly.com/archive/issue1413/Digging-Deep-with-Cynthia-Bria

Dog Days of Summer

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Dog Days of Summer

LAMORINDA WEEKLY | Digging Deep with Cynthia Brian, the Goddess Gardener, for August http://www.lamorindaweekly.com/archive/issue1413/Digging-Deep-with-Cynthia-Brian-the-Goddess-Gardener-for-August-The-Dog-Days-of-Summer.html 8-20 DD Dog Days of Summer Digging Deep with Cynthia Brian, the Goddess Gardener, for August The Dog Days of Summer By Cynthia Brian “Dog Days bright and clear, indicate a happy year!” The Old Farmer’s Almanac, 1817 Sirius, the Dog Star, rises in summer

Some Like it Hot!

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Some Like it Hot!

https://www.lamorindaweekly.com/archive/issue1412/Digging-Deep-with-Goddess-Gardener-Cynthia-Brian-Some-like-it-hot.html By Cynthia Brian “Summer afternoon -- summer afternoon; the two most beautiful words in the English language.” Henry James The blackberry bushes flanked the horse stables on my grandparents’ ranch. My grandmother was a genuine horse whisperer. She lovingly cared for a herd of adopted steeds and rode in parades in her fancy Western wear. She even trained the

Cynthia Brian’s Garden Product Tips

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Cynthia Brian’s Garden Product Tips

It’s important to frequent and support your local nurseries, garden centers, and stores, however, during the pandemic, many people are safely sheltering-in-place as much as possible. If you prefer armchair shopping with delivery to your home, these are affiliate suppliers that offer quality and satisfaction for almost everything outdoor and garden related. Some have current sales and others offer free shipping with minimum orders.  High-quality gardening products including u

Epic Vision Zone, Telecommuting, Sweet Summer, Tick Tick

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Epic Vision Zone, Telecommuting, Sweet Summer, Tick Tick

reative Intelligence Coach and Founder of Epic Vision Zone, Jane Applegath, joins Cynthia Brian to discuss how she brings role models to her summits to inspire others to become trailblazers. Jane says that by choosing creativity, we plant the seed for a new kind of trailblazer. The more the ability to imagine solutions with novelty, the brighter our world becomes. cynthia Brian was guest on the Epic Vision Vummit, https://vimeo.com/428857323/666eee51a8 For many months employe

TDimage Media, Pivot for the Planet, Adjusting our Attitude

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TDimage Media, Pivot for the Planet, Adjusting our Attitude

Thiago Desouza recently interviewed Cynthia Brian about designing a life on his podcast, Business Access. (https://business-access-by-tdimage.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-4-cynthia-brian?t=0m0s) The company then created three short videos for Be the Star You Are!® charity. Impressed with Thiago’s dedication and authenticty, Cynthia Brian interviews Thiago focusing on his unique company, TDimage, a digital services company that develops true partnerships with clients creati

Corona Virus, Dehydration, Compost

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Corona Virus, Dehydration, Compost

t’s scary. The “novel coronavirus,” or COVID-19, has proven to be a formidable. The death toll mounts as people around the world are becoming infected. Could it become a pandemic? What do you need to know? You don’t need to feel thirsty to be dehydrated. Dehydration happens rapidly and can lead to serious problems, including stroke and even death. Learn what to do to keep yourself hydrated and healthy. Spring is still a few weeks away, yet, in California, the hills are alive