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  • Reflecting Calms Your Mind.

    Reflecting Calms Your Mind.

    So many troubling events, happening in rapid-fire succession, had me stressed-out, depressed and having trouble sleeping. Trouble sleeping had me tired & tense. Stressed, tense and tired, I’m snapping at the children, the dog, irritated by my neighbors loud music…little things seem like enormous obstacles. The anger grows with each cross word I use, and…

    Cynthiagarden

    December 26, 2022
    20th Century, memories, mental health, Success in life, Wellness
    20th Century, artistic expression, hope, how to relieve stress, memories, reflection, vintage living
  • Too Young to Remember

    Very few people know how Mama was able to create that special taste with a black cast-iron skillet, cooking oil, salt and pepper and some backyard garden herbs, and one chicken! She could create a special taste with some yams, butter and sugar, cooking in a pot on top of the stove, then baking for…

    Cynthiagarden

    January 12, 2022
    20th Century, memories, mental health
    20th Century, artistic expression, memories, reflection, remember, vintage living
  • Restoration to Original Condition? Trust Wills Bisgrove to Care for your Valuable and Antique Classic Furniture.

    For those fortunate enough to own beautiful antique and classic furniture, there comes a time when it’s necessary to restore it, its fabrics, … Restoration to Original Condition? Trust Wills Bisgrove to Care for your Valuable and Antique Classic Furniture.

    Cynthiagarden

    July 21, 2021
    20th Century, memories
    antiques, vintage living
  • Vintage Bedtime Stories

    I can still see that dark orange set of books lined up on the shelf in my paternal grandparents’ home. In the mid-1950s, I would have begged someone … Vintage Bedtime Stories

    Cynthiagarden

    July 3, 2021
    memories
    vintage living
  • Here’s How to Get it Back! (Remembering)

    Life is full of challenges, and for some, utter turmoil! Health challenges, not to mention “not enough money”, “not enough to eat”.  What about “not enough support or help from anyone.” That’s a big one. Finding answers to today’s challenges creates confusion and frustration. Makes you wonder: Where does it end? Just today, I walked…

    Cynthiagarden

    February 26, 2021
    memories, mental health, Success in life, Wellness
    how to be happy, how to find peace, reduce anxiety, reduce stress
  • We Used to Type a Letter on Paper

    My cousin would come to visit every summer. Mama was a school teacher, so she was a full-time “around-the-house-person” during the summer months. That made her available to keep us busy all day, every day! When we weren’t folding laundry, or sweeping the floor, or washing dishes, windows or something “that hasn’t been washed in…

    Cynthiagarden

    July 14, 2019
    20th Century, memories
    20th Century, artistic expression, how to relieve stress, memories, remember, typewriters
  • Reflecting Calms You.

    So many troubling events, happening in rapid-fire succession, had me stressed-out, depressed and having trouble sleeping. Trouble sleeping had me tired & tense. Stressed, tense and tired, I’m snapping at the children, the dog, irritated by my neighbors loud music…little things seem like enormous obstacles. The anger grows with each cross word I use, and…

    Cynthiagarden

    January 22, 2019
    20th Century, memories, Success in life
    focus, hope, memories, reflection

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