It's Me, Cindy

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsmecindy/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsmecindy/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsmecindy/message

Posed with an interesting question... this was my answer. Take a listen and then it's your turn :-) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsmecindy/message

I've picked a project to get started paring down all my stuff. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsmecindy/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsmecindy/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsmecindy/message

What happens when the puppy you brought home isn't what you expected? Here's my story. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsmecindy/message

Indulge me for a few minutes, while I explain what made the world (and me) be in awe of this guy.  And stay til the end for a dazzling example of his talent.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsmecindy/message

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.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsmecindy/message

Guess who (finally) got Covid? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsmecindy/message

The problem with fashion, with documentaries, with impulse buys AND my new formula for shopping success!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsmecindy/message

Just a regular day for one could be the day that changes everything for someone else. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsmecindy/message

On its' fifth anniversary, the 'It's me, Cindy' podcast gets hijacked by Izzy the dog.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsmecindy/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsmecindy/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsmecindy/message

Grab a coffee and join me in this perfect few minutes… and I'll share the secret of collecting gems. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsmecindy/message

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!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsmecindy/message

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.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsmecindy/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsmecindy/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsmecindy/message

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!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsmecindy/message

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.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsmecindy/message

Me. Join me while I work to sort it out. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsmecindy/message

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.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsmecindy/message

Maybe it's not so much what was this year's best books, TV shows or documentaries but rather what was most memorable. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsmecindy/message

The effects of life on Earth, plus listen to the most wonderful Christmas Song in history.  I bought a copy just for you.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsmecindy/message

Oh boy!  A musical episode!!! With stories!! Want to know more?  You'll just have to click play.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsmecindy/message

What? You need more? Just hit play. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsmecindy/message

Observations on returning to life at 35,000 feet above sea level.  And in airports.  And fending off FEAR OF FLYING.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsmecindy/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsmecindy/message

The rain is pounding and the wind is whipping… Here's how I'm trying to cope --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsmecindy/message

... 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsmecindy/message

So, it's not quite like a light bulb went on, more like one of those LED lights that start dim but get brighter.  But, however it happened, I've gradually arrived at some new perspectives on living, loving (or hating) work, making big changes and finding the most useful tools to handle whatever life throws at me.  And of course, I have to share because that's the kind of friend I am.  :-)  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsmecindy/message

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! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsmecindy/message

Not just one but two big realizations- one about what a profound time this is (for all of us), and one about the secret key to unlocking creativity (at least for me) . So, I share. And now this song is playing in my head. Could be worse, I love this song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-BT2yzXP8w --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsmecindy/message

Seven minutes of statistics from this odd year we've lived. Some surprising and some not so much. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsmecindy/message