86: Eating and Beating Hopelessness
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.
Jun 15, 2022•9 min•Season 4Ep. 86
It's me, Cindy
Like a one-way phone call with your best friend… sharing ideas for reading, watching, eating, being happier and having more fun… but you can't get a word in edgewise. #selfhelp #livebetter #behappy
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85: Discovering Jewels
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May 03, 2022•8 min•Season 4Ep. 85
84: Look Who's Learning Spanish
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!!!
Apr 25, 2022•9 min•Season 4Ep. 84
83: The New Puppy!
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.
Mar 25, 2022•9 min•Season 4Ep. 83
82: The Feel Better Hotline
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.
Mar 09, 2022•10 min•Season 4Ep. 82
81: Angels Among Us
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.
Feb 15, 2022•7 min•Season 4Ep. 81
80: Empty Pockets
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!!
Feb 01, 2022•10 min•Season 4Ep. 80
79: On Being Influenced
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.
Jan 24, 2022•10 min•Season 4Ep. 79
78: Who is Bored?
Me. Join me while I work to sort it out.
Jan 13, 2022•11 min•Season 4Ep. 78
Bonus: Best of (Part 2: Moments)
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.
Dec 31, 2021•10 min
Bonus: Best Of (Part 1: Media)
Maybe it’s not so much what was this year's best books, TV shows or documentaries but rather what was most memorable.
Dec 28, 2021•9 min
77: Gravity and other forces of Nature
The effects of life on Earth, plus listen to the most wonderful Christmas Song in history. I bought a copy just for you.
Dec 02, 2021•16 min•Season 4Ep. 77
76: Pork Pie Hats and Led Zep too
Oh boy! A musical episode!!! With stories!! Want to know more? You'll just have to click play.
Nov 23, 2021•11 min•Season 4Ep. 76
75: Led Zeppelin
What? You need more? Just hit play.
Nov 09, 2021•11 min•Season 4Ep. 75
74 Back to Flying
Observations on returning to life at 35,000 feet above sea level. And in airports. And fending off FEAR OF FLYING.
Nov 03, 2021•9 min•Season 4Ep. 74
73: It's me, sorry
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.
Oct 18, 2021•8 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Bonus: Hurricane Part One
The rain is pounding and the wind is whipping… Here’s how I’m trying to cope
Aug 22, 2021•6 min
72: Best Iced Coffee Recipe
... 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.
Jul 10, 2021•8 min•Season 3Ep. 72
71: New Life Lessons
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. :-)
May 31, 2021•9 min•Season 3Ep. 71
70: #CopingWithCovid: Are We Done YET?
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!
Apr 22, 2021•8 min•Season 3Ep. 70
69: #CopingWithCovid: A Special Announcement
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
Apr 06, 2021•8 min•Season 3Ep. 69
68: #CopingwithCovid: A Year in Numbers
Seven minutes of statistics from this odd year we've lived. Some surprising and some not so much.
Mar 29, 2021•7 min•Season 3Ep. 68
67: Still Coping... with Peanut M&Ms
Damn. The good news, I figured out why I'd been over packing my fridge and have gotten that under control. The bad news? I've got a new overindulgence and sadly I'm going to have to put the kibash on that next.
Mar 02, 2021•7 min•Season 3Ep. 67
Bonus: 10 Things to Like About Winter
It's not all frostbite and dangerous roads. Reasons to appreciate the season and a couple of ideas to make shoveling snow easier.
Feb 11, 2021•10 min
66: #CopingwithCovid: Choosing Happiness
Okay, so life continues to be a challenge. Maybe the way to meet it is to work on a new mindset. More looking on the bright side AND a zoomless virtual class to steer your brain over to the sunny side of the street. Get your pen and paper ready!
Jan 30, 2021•13 min•Season 3Ep. 66
Bonus: 2021 Takes Flight
Starting the year looking up (literally) and looking ahead.
Jan 01, 2021•10 min
65: #CopingwithCovid; Dear Diary
1) A (very) early morning entry. A page (or three) on what life is like right this minute. Or, 2) a rambling, random stream of consciousness triggered by an early morning thought... about electricity. Okay, it’s weird. (Yes, that’s the Maxfield Parrish painting)
Dec 23, 2020•11 min•Season 3Ep. 65
64: #CopingwithCovid and Masks
Tales of mistaken identities as the weirdness continues. Plus, what's this like for dogs?
Dec 17, 2020•11 min•Season 3Ep. 64
63: #CopingwithCovid; It's NOT YOU!
The good news is that your lack of focus, lack of drive and lack of whatever else you used to have... isn't gone for good! Whew! And here are three weapons to arm yourself against the struggles of Pandemia.
Dec 01, 2020•9 min•Season 3Ep. 63
62: #CopingwithCovid; How to Battle Winter Blues
Here in New York, it's dark before dinnertime. But in Scandinavia, it'll be mostly dark for months. How do they deal with it? Turns out there is a way to be okay that will also help us as we continue to try to cope with Covid.
Nov 10, 2020•7 min•Season 3Ep. 62
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