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Do you feel their presence, or are they only in the past? Who in your past has influenced you? Do you feel their presence, or are they only in the past? No 70 70 December 2013 - Bless All the Dear Creatures - Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/126623391 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2493dc51 Thu, 26 Dec 2013 22:06:05 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 269 Here is my Christmas poem for 2013. Here is my Christmas poem for 2013. No 69 69 December 2009 — Christmas Hymn — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125988245 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f12af5ee Sun, 22 Dec 2013 07:11:43 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 197 Christmas and holiday greeting to you all. Listen to my podcast of a new poem I have written called "Christmas Hymn." Christmas and holiday greeting to you all. Listen to my podcast of a new poem I have written called "Christmas Hymn." No 68 68 May 2008 — White Pine Arts Festival — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125988183 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6cf9b466 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 07:10:44 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 371 I will be at the White Pine Arts Festival in Stillwater, MN June 17 - 22. It is a fabulous festival of poetry and music in the gorgeous setting of the St. Croix Valley. I have written a book full of poems since I was there last year, and I will be reading them at Belwin Nature Center on Sunday June 22nd at 11am. The poem I read on this podcast is the title poem from that collection. It relates how I used to walk that land until it became a private nature center, and now sometimes I sneak in, and love it even more. The doors will be open that day for you to hear poetry and then to take a nature walk afterwards. Hope to see you there. Click here for the podcast reading of Forgive My Trespassing. I will be at the White Pine Arts Festival in Stillwater, MN June 17 - 22. It is a fabulous festival of poetry and music in the gorgeous setting of the St. Croix Valley. I have written a book full of poems since I was there last year, and I will be reading No 67 67 April 2006 — Sudoku — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125988090 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ed25b31c Sun, 22 Dec 2013 07:09:17 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 191 Check out my newest podcast about the latest craze of sudoku, and my poem about it. Check out my newest podcast about the latest craze of sudoku, and my poem about it. No 66 66 December 2006 — Christmas Poem — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125987097 https://share.transistor.fm/s/88d9ccd6 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 06:54:27 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 243 Here is a poem I wrote last Christmas about the color red and babies and fresh starts. Hope you enjoy it. Here is a poem I wrote last Christmas about the color red and babies and fresh starts. Hope you enjoy it. No 65 65 November 2006 — Stress Management — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125987017 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8a1ca7de Sun, 22 Dec 2013 06:53:42 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 240 Is your life dominated by unwelcomed stress? Are you exercising, eating right, sleeping well, prioritizing your to-do list? Still too much stress? Is your life dominated by unwelcomed stress? Are you exercising, eating right, sleeping well, prioritizing your to-do list? Still too much stress? No 64 64 October 2006 — Breast Cancer Awareness Month Poem — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125986926 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c4fe85b5 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 06:52:22 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 538 Tune into my October podcast and hear me read my poem called "Double Helix Twisting," dedicated to my mother Dorothy Jorgenson and my sister Roxanne Bieber, both breast cancer survivors. It is a long poem about my experience with doctors and waiting and fear of breast cancer. Hope all of you out there check yourselves often for lumps. This is a mostly curable disease if you catch it early. Take care. Cynthia Tune into my October podcast and hear me read my poem called "Double Helix Twisting," dedicated to my mother Dorothy Jorgenson and my sister Roxanne Bieber, both breast cancer survivors. It is a long poem about my experience with doctors and waiting and No 63 63 September 2006 — Dialysis — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125986840 https://share.transistor.fm/s/20907007 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 06:51:18 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 292 It is September and the time of year when we enjoy gorgeous leaves, but the joy is oftened lessened because of the thought of the coming winter. This time of year especially reminds us of the cycle of life. I have related that cycle to the death of the leaves, and the waiting of the trees for the nourishment of spring, and the rebirth of life. Hear Dialysis read and talked about on my podcast. It is September and the time of year when we enjoy gorgeous leaves, but the joy is oftened lessened because of the thought of the coming winter. This time of year especially reminds us of the cycle of life. I have related that cycle to the death of the l No 62 62 August 2006 — August Tomatoes — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125986767 https://share.transistor.fm/s/abe0ffd3 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 06:50:22 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 235 Here is a podcast of me reading two very different poems I have written about tomatoes (Both from Con-Versing With God: Poetry for Pastoral Counseling and Spiritual Direction.) One celebrates the sweet taste of tomatoes and gifts from the garden, and the other talks about tomatoes in cages, and living in a time of war. Enjoy your August tomatoes. Here is a podcast of me reading two very different poems I have written about tomatoes (Both from Con-Versing With God: Poetry for Pastoral Counseling and Spiritual Direction.) One celebrates the sweet taste of tomatoes and gifts from the garden, and the No 61 61 July 2006 — Think Globally Act Locally — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125986701 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5f50978 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 06:49:29 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 274 In this podcast I discuss Al Gore's documentary, An Inconvenient Truth, and read a poem from my book Con-Versing With God. The poem is a tongue in cheek commentary on our use of lawn chemicals, but it addresses our current situation on this globe we call our mother. In this podcast I discuss Al Gore's documentary, An Inconvenient Truth, and read a poem from my book Con-Versing With God. The poem is a tongue in cheek commentary on our use of lawn chemicals, but it addresses our current situation on this globe we call No 60 60 June 2006 — Abuse And Neglect Podcast — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125986632 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cc17a656 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 06:48:24 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 194 My husband, pediatrician Dr. Ed Gustavson, has worked in the field of child abuse and neglect for years. I have heard the worst horror stories anyone could imagine. As a therapist, I, too, have heard those stories, and they never fail to knock the air out of me. In my children's book, "Fe-Vers", as well as in the "Fe-Vers" book for teens I have a chapter with poems designed to enable children to talk or write about abuse and neglect issues. People ask why there is such an epidemic of this horrendous condition, and I say it has something to do with our isolation. We used to live in extended family groups, or at least in villages. Now we live autonomously in large cities where we don't know our neighbors. There is no one to help us in the middle of the night, and no one who will not judge our behavior. Our family members live 1000 miles away and we think a telephone is adequate to keep in touch with. Isolation. We need to work to develop families in the cities we live in, supportive "families" to call on for help, because we all need help sometimes. In this blog I read a poem from the two "Fe-Vers" books called "Night Secret." My husband, pediatrician Dr. Ed Gustavson, has worked in the field of child abuse and neglect for years. I have heard the worst horror stories anyone could imagine. As a therapist, I, too, have heard those stories, and they never fail to knock the air out No 59 59 May 2006 — Fibromyalgia Podcast — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125986565 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7bde6b14 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 06:47:26 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 207 Fibromyalgia In my new podcast I talk a little about fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and chronic pain, and read a poem from my poetry therapy book Re-Versing Your Pain, a poem called Dangling. It’s fishing season and this poem is about the worm on the hook. Fibromyalgia In my new podcast I talk a little about fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and chronic pain, and read a poem from my poetry therapy book Re-Versing Your Pain, a poem called Dangling. It’s fishing season and this poem is about the worm on No 58 58 April 2006 — April Love — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125986453 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e6dc8a3 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 06:45:56 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 191 Check out the new podcast with the poem I wrote for my daughter’s wedding. Check out the new podcast with the poem I wrote for my daughter’s wedding. No 57 57 March 2006 — Children and Strangers — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125986391 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ef552d8 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 06:45:08 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 251 My second podcast is available. It is dedicated to two little girls, Ella Childs, budding radio emcee, and Ella Karmanos, my grand niece. Their generation are being taught to fear strangers. This podcast talks about the difficulties that creates, and ends with my poem, "The Ballad of the Rag Man" from my book Fe-Vers, Feeling Verses for Children. Tune in and be a child once more. My second podcast is available. It is dedicated to two little girls, Ella Childs, budding radio emcee, and Ella Karmanos, my grand niece. Their generation are being taught to fear strangers. This podcast talks about the difficulties that creates, and ends No 56 56 February 2006 — What You Need To Know — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125986311 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c82fa22 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 06:44:05 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 220 Friends, Please join me for my first podcast. It is the day between Lincoln's birthday and Valentines Day and a good day to reflect on what we need to know before we hitch up with someone, whether in marriage or a long term relationship. Friends, Please join me for my first podcast. It is the day between Lincoln's birthday and Valentines Day and a good day to reflect on what we need to know before we hitch up with someone, whether in marriage or a long term relationship. No 55 55 December 2007 — Quiet Christmas — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125986216 https://share.transistor.fm/s/50505b42 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 06:42:45 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 367 Do you control your holiday, or does it completely take over, and get out of control? Tune in to my podcast, called Quiet Christmas, and hear a poem about my childhood Christmas, and a discussion about how to bring the holidays under control again. Have a wonderful holiday. Do you control your holiday, or does it completely take over, and get out of control? Tune in to my podcast, called Quiet Christmas, and hear a poem about my childhood Christmas, and a discussion about how to bring the holidays under control again. Have a No 54 54 November 2007 — Thanksgiving And Food — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125986096 https://share.transistor.fm/s/029c596a Sun, 22 Dec 2013 06:41:30 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 471 Listen to the podcast to hear a discussion about comfort foods, and the use and misuse of food at holidays. What are your comfort foods? Do you control your intake of them, or do they overpower you? What are you thankful for? Do you believe the phrase, "moderation in all things"? Listen to the podcast to hear a discussion about comfort foods, and the use and misuse of food at holidays. What are your comfort foods? Do you control your intake of them, or do they overpower you? What are you thankful for? Do you believe the phrase, "m No 53 53 October 2007 — Loss — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125986050 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c5b41e78 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 06:40:46 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 352 In this podcast I read a poem called Loss, and discuss what loss means to us in our culture, and how we are expected to “get over it.” In this podcast I read a poem called Loss, and discuss what loss means to us in our culture, and how we are expected to “get over it.” No 52 52 September 2007 — Body Image — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125986012 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2297604d Sun, 22 Dec 2013 06:40:13 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 435 What do you think about your own body? Too fat? Too thin? Satisfied? What is healthy for you? Do you have an eating disorder? Listen to my podcast where I read my poem "Image," from my book Re-Versing the Numbers: A Poetry Workbook for Eating Disorders, and discuss the ramifications of body image. What do you think about your own body? Too fat? Too thin? Satisfied? What is healthy for you? Do you have an eating disorder? Listen to my podcast where I read my poem "Image," from my book Re-Versing the Numbers: A Poetry Workbook for Eating Disorders, a No 51 51 August — At the Beach — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125985936 https://share.transistor.fm/s/01680d5e Sun, 22 Dec 2013 06:39:04 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 394 Have you been to the beach this summer? Listen to my podcast and hear my poem called Walking On Sand, and a discussion about people walking on the beach, and how observant they are. Do you see what is going on in the part of the world which is separate from you? Do you care? Do you feel as though you are Top Dog when it comes to all the creatures of this earth? What does that mean, and how can we see the world differently as only one of many of God's creatures? Have you been to the beach this summer? Listen to my podcast and hear my poem called Walking On Sand, and a discussion about people walking on the beach, and how observant they are. Do you see what is going on in the part of the world which is separate fr No 50 50 July 2007 — Going Home Again — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125985869 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba03a5b6 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 06:38:23 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 277 Listen in to my podcast about driving home to Minnesota in July to be a poet in the White Pine Festival in Stillwater, MN, my home town. How did the home you grew up in form the way you translate your experience? I read my poem, “Prism,” in this podcast. Listen in to my podcast about driving home to Minnesota in July to be a poet in the White Pine Festival in Stillwater, MN, my home town. How did the home you grew up in form the way you translate your experience? I read my poem, “Prism,” in this podcast. No 49 49 June 2007 — Glorious June — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125985825 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5d1e824d Sun, 22 Dec 2013 06:37:34 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 316 Tune into my podcast about the wonders of the month of June, and hear me read my new poem, Tiger Lily. Do the lilies really “neither toil nor spin”? Find out about worrying. Is it harmful or helpful? Tune into my podcast about the wonders of the month of June, and hear me read my new poem, Tiger Lily. Do the lilies really “neither toil nor spin”? Find out about worrying. Is it harmful or helpful? No 48 48 April 2007 — Tomatoes in Cages: April and War — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125985743 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d879282 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 06:36:23 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 285 I read the poem Tomatoes In Cages, from my book Con-Versing With God, on this podcast and discuss the relationship between spring planting and pruning, and the insanity and influence of war. I read the poem Tomatoes In Cages, from my book Con-Versing With God, on this podcast and discuss the relationship between spring planting and pruning, and the insanity and influence of war. No 47 47 February 2007 — Valentine — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125985689 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d3f9c183 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 06:35:31 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 275 A special poem for valentine’s day, and a reminder of what it means to love one another. A special poem for valentine’s day, and a reminder of what it means to love one another. No 46 46 January 2007 — Psalm 36, Love and Justice — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125985643 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bba1a00a Sun, 22 Dec 2013 06:34:47 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 282 Hope your holidays were wonderful. I have a new CD out for 2007 called When Love Is Real available at CDBaby.com. On it I sing several of my favorite songs including When Love Is Real which I wrote for my husband when he was in the hospital after an almost fatal car crash. Another song on the CD is Your Love Reaches to Heaven, based on Psalm 36. Listen to a discussion about these songs on my podcast. Hope your holidays were wonderful. I have a new CD out for 2007 called When Love Is Real available at CDBaby.com. On it I sing several of my favorite songs including When Love Is Real which I wrote for my husband when he was in the hospital after an almos No 45 45 December 2008 — Winter Meditation — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125985509 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3bb5f59a Sun, 22 Dec 2013 06:32:41 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 274 This is the time of year when the earth rests under the snow, the tree doesn’t have to perform, and the lilies rest in their bulbs safely underground. Tune into this podcast where I read my poem Snowy Morning in Oklahoma, and discuss the earth’s, and our, cycle of cutting back. This is the time of year when the earth rests under the snow, the tree doesn’t have to perform, and the lilies rest in their bulbs safely underground. Tune into this podcast where I read my poem Snowy Morning in Oklahoma, and discuss the earth’s, and our, No 44 44 October 2010 — Helping Others — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125982518 https://share.transistor.fm/s/06ce90c7 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 05:53:20 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 380 Hear a poem about Canada Geese caring for an injured gosling. Shouldn’t we do the same? Hear a poem about Canada Geese caring for an injured gosling. Shouldn’t we do the same? No 43 43 September 2010 — Values Grid — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125982461 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c17c1348 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 05:52:38 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 311 Listen to my podcast where I read a poem called The Grid and talk about how we know what “true north” is. Listen to my podcast where I read a poem called The Grid and talk about how we know what “true north” is. No 42 42 August 2010 — Summer Retreat — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125982395 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e89f0c2c Sun, 22 Dec 2013 05:51:42 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 320 How do you unwind in the summer. Do you go somewhere special, or cut down on your activity level, or do you increase your busy-ness? Listen to this podcast to hear a poem about my special place to relax and find myself amidst all the hubbub of living. How do you unwind in the summer. Do you go somewhere special, or cut down on your activity level, or do you increase your busy-ness? Listen to this podcast to hear a poem about my special place to relax and find myself amidst all the hubbub of living. No 41 41 July 2010 — Manna From Heaven — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125982364 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4635dd11 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 05:51:12 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 313 Tune in to hear me read a poem from my latest book, Please Use This for Children, and Not for War and Guns. The poem is called “Manna” and is about the flannel quilts my grandmother used to make. What “manna” do you have in your life? Tune in to hear me read a poem from my latest book, Please Use This for Children, and Not for War and Guns. The poem is called “Manna” and is about the flannel quilts my grandmother used to make. What “manna” do you have in your life? No 40 40 June 2010 — Questions On A June Morning — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125982296 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b771612 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 05:50:20 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 303 Listen in to a podcast about June wildflowers, strangers and my poem “Questions on a June Morning.” Listen in to a podcast about June wildflowers, strangers and my poem “Questions on a June Morning.” No 39 39 May 2010 — Caring For Others — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125982221 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c8fbd9c8 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 05:49:25 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 373 Here's an example from nature of birds caring for one another. Can we do as well? I read my poem "Migration" and compare the caring of Canada geese with the care my husband got after his car accident. This poem is in my just published book: Please Use This For Children and Not for War and Guns (Blooming Twig Books, 2010.) Here's an example from nature of birds caring for one another. Can we do as well? I read my poem "Migration" and compare the caring of Canada geese with the care my husband got after his car accident. This poem is in my just published book: Please Use Thi No 38 38 April 2010 — Redemption — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125982181 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c76752b2 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 05:48:45 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 318 It's the week after Easter and I read a poem about redemption, how something "not right" can be "redeemed." This is a poem about the farm that was given to my Grandmother as a gift from her step-father, who bought it when the neighbor lost it in the depression. What does love have to do with making things right? It's the week after Easter and I read a poem about redemption, how something "not right" can be "redeemed." This is a poem about the farm that was given to my Grandmother as a gift from her step-father, who bought it when the neighbor lost it in the depre No 37 37 March 2010 — Reclamation — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125982093 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a2ee627a Sun, 22 Dec 2013 05:47:30 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 366 It’s flooding in the northern U.S. and it brings to mind a poem I wrote about the “flood of the (20th) century” when I lived in St. Paul, MN. What does a flood suggest to you? Being overwhelmed? What does the word “reclamation” mean to you? It’s flooding in the northern U.S. and it brings to mind a poem I wrote about the “flood of the (20th) century” when I lived in St. Paul, MN. What does a flood suggest to you? Being overwhelmed? What does the word “reclamation” mean to you? No 36 36 February 2010 — Homeland Security Valentine — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125982041 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e1810206 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 05:46:39 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 192 February is the month when we think about love, all kinds of love, for children, parents, friends, lovers. What does love have to do with the security of your home? Who makes your home secure? And do those feelings of security travel with you where ever you go? February is the month when we think about love, all kinds of love, for children, parents, friends, lovers. What does love have to do with the security of your home? Who makes your home secure? And do those feelings of security travel with you where ever y No 35 35 January 2010 — Winter Poem — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125981976 https://share.transistor.fm/s/39b2e14f Sun, 22 Dec 2013 05:45:55 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 283 What do you think of winter? Does it strengthen us or deplete us of energy? Is it friend or foe? Tune in to my reading of the poem, “Winter” from my long-awaited poetry book which will be coming out in the spring. What do you think of winter? Does it strengthen us or deplete us of energy? Is it friend or foe? Tune in to my reading of the poem, “Winter” from my long-awaited poetry book which will be coming out in the spring. No 34 34 January 2011 — Beginning Again — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125981725 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7e845385 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 05:42:46 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 213 Tune in to hear me read my poem called Beginning Again. How is January a time of new beginnings for you? Tune in to hear me read my poem called Beginning Again. How is January a time of new beginnings for you? No 33 33 January 2012 — The Finding Day — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125981344 https://share.transistor.fm/s/33edee1e Sun, 22 Dec 2013 05:37:46 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 280 Tune in to this podcast to hear the poem I wrote for my granddaughter’s first birthday. It’s called Finding Day. What will you find on this one precious day? Tune in to this podcast to hear the poem I wrote for my granddaughter’s first birthday. It’s called Finding Day. What will you find on this one precious day? No 32 32 November 2011 — Sibling Bullying — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125981275 https://share.transistor.fm/s/05577746 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 05:36:50 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 293 Tune in to hear a poem about sibling bullying. How did your sisters and brothers treat you? Did your parent intervene? What can be done? Tune in to hear a poem about sibling bullying. How did your sisters and brothers treat you? Did your parent intervene? What can be done? No 31 31 October 2011 — Sick-a-War Tree — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125981230 https://share.transistor.fm/s/64eedf29 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 05:36:11 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 487 Listen to the story of the sick-a-war tree of Middleville. Are you sick of war, fighting, hatred? Listen in! Listen to the story of the sick-a-war tree of Middleville. Are you sick of war, fighting, hatred? Listen in! No 30 30 August 2011 — Merry Mary at the Fair — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125981156 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e83edae7 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 05:34:54 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 399 This is a children’s story I wrote using dozens of homonyms. See how many you can find. This is a children’s story I wrote using dozens of homonyms. See how many you can find. No 29 29 September 2011 — I Want to Play the Drums — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125981055 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f3dddf4e Sun, 22 Dec 2013 05:33:34 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 490 This is a story full of onomatopoeia, writing down the sounds I hear. Enjoy! Try writing down your favorite sounds. This is a story full of onomatopoeia, writing down the sounds I hear. Enjoy! Try writing down your favorite sounds. No 28 28 July 2011 — July Fireflies — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125980945 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e4ea9670 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 05:31:53 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 370 Listen to the story of the “Firefly Who Wanted to be a Fire Fighter.” It is a children’s story I wrote for the month of July, written using alliteration of the letter “f.” It asks, “What is your dream?” Listen to the story of the “Firefly Who Wanted to be a Fire Fighter.” It is a children’s story I wrote for the month of July, written using alliteration of the letter “f.” It asks, “What is your dream?” No 27 27 June 2011 — Day Lilies — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125980882 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6572cfe3 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 05:31:00 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 337 Tune in to hear my poem, The Whole-Day-Life-of-A Lily, about how day lilies live their entire life in one day’s sun cycle. How does that relate to your life, and where you are in the cycle? Tune in to hear my poem, The Whole-Day-Life-of-A Lily, about how day lilies live their entire life in one day’s sun cycle. How does that relate to your life, and where you are in the cycle? No 26 26 May 2011 — The Month of May — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125980839 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d313d55a Sun, 22 Dec 2013 05:30:24 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 288 Listen to a children’s poem I wrote called “I Can’t Stay Inside on a May Day.” I discuss what the month of May brings as well as the conflict with the end of school. Listen to a children’s poem I wrote called “I Can’t Stay Inside on a May Day.” I discuss what the month of May brings as well as the conflict with the end of school. No 25 25 April 2011 — Spring and Tulips — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125979851 https://share.transistor.fm/s/33cd0710 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 05:18:14 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 340 Listen to Cynthia reading a poem about Tulip Lulu, a children’s poem about spring and new beginnings. Listen to Cynthia reading a poem about Tulip Lulu, a children’s poem about spring and new beginnings. No 24 24 March 2011 — The Blustery Bullying Wind — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125979781 https://share.transistor.fm/s/97572dd1 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 05:17:15 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 335 Listen to a children’s poem about how the March wind feels like a bully, and the discussion about bullying. Listen to a children’s poem about how the March wind feels like a bully, and the discussion about bullying. No 23 23 February 2011 — Inner Strength — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125979769 https://share.transistor.fm/s/364d7247 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 05:17:10 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 307 How do we cultivate inner strength when the world is exploding around us? Listen as I read my poem, “Under Nature’s Wing,” and discuss finding that strength and freedom to follow your own chosen path. How do we cultivate inner strength when the world is exploding around us? Listen as I read my poem, “Under Nature’s Wing,” and discuss finding that strength and freedom to follow your own chosen path. No 22 22 December 2012 — Christmas Red — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125977913 https://share.transistor.fm/s/04a8a94f Sun, 22 Dec 2013 04:54:51 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 295 Tune in and hear Cynthia read a poem about Christmas and the color red. What does Christmas mean to you? Tune in and hear Cynthia read a poem about Christmas and the color red. What does Christmas mean to you? No 21 21 October 2012 — The Grid in My Brain — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125977865 https://share.transistor.fm/s/496e644e Sun, 22 Dec 2013 04:54:21 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 375 Tune in and hear a poem about the grid in your brain that allows you to instantly know where north and south are, even in unknown places, and metaphorically what that means for the way we see the world. Tune in and hear a poem about the grid in your brain that allows you to instantly know where north and south are, even in unknown places, and metaphorically what that means for the way we see the world. No 20 20 November 2012 — Thanksgiving — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125977847 https://share.transistor.fm/s/41f7a8f4 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 04:54:09 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 267 What are you thankful for, not only the easy, apparent things, but the things that were difficult, but changed your life in a positive way? Listen to my Thanksgiving poem, and then write one of your own. What are you thankful for, not only the easy, apparent things, but the things that were difficult, but changed your life in a positive way? Listen to my Thanksgiving poem, and then write one of your own. No 19 19 September 2012 — How I Move Forward — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125977725 https://share.transistor.fm/s/528e8fe4 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 04:52:57 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 341 Tune in and hear me read a recent poem about biking. Biking gives a light eco-footprint, and a great place from which to watch the earth around you. Tune in and hear me read a recent poem about biking. Biking gives a light eco-footprint, and a great place from which to watch the earth around you. No 18 18 August 2012 — Assertiveness and Bullying — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125977659 https://share.transistor.fm/s/beca2bb1 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 04:52:07 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 277 Listen to how “Marty” from my book “Bully: The Big Book about Bullies and the Bullied” learns about being assertive, and in the process learns about self-worth. Listen to how “Marty” from my book “Bully: The Big Book about Bullies and the Bullied” learns about being assertive, and in the process learns about self-worth. No 17 17 July 2012 — Where Artists Come From — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125977638 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6322fdf3 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 04:51:50 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 392 Another aspect of bullying is explored here. Discrimination due to gender, race, age etc are all ways of bullying. Also explored is the topic of where art comes from. Another aspect of bullying is explored here. Discrimination due to gender, race, age etc are all ways of bullying. Also explored is the topic of where art comes from. No 16 16 June 2012 — Lying is Bullying — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125977540 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9bfbd9e2 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 04:50:24 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 452 What are the consequences of lying about another person’s character? Is it a form of bullying? Has a lie affected your life? What are the consequences of lying about another person’s character? Is it a form of bullying? Has a lie affected your life? No 15 15 May 2012 — Mother's Day — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125977445 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7e1410f3 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 04:49:09 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 335 Here is a Mother’s Day meditation where I read a poem I wrote about my mother and bring up questions about what it means to be a mother. Here is a Mother’s Day meditation where I read a poem I wrote about my mother and bring up questions about what it means to be a mother. No 14 14 January 2013 — Happiness — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125976249 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0c39a230 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 04:35:44 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 411 Are you mostly happy, or mostly sad? Is it a choice or inheritance? In this podcast I read a poem I wrote about my grandfather, whom I hardly knew, but was largely responsible for my mostly happy outlook on life. But it is far more than just inheritance. Are you mostly happy, or mostly sad? Is it a choice or inheritance? In this podcast I read a poem I wrote about my grandfather, whom I hardly knew, but was largely responsible for my mostly happy outlook on life. But it is far more than just inheritance. No 13 13 April 2012 — Human Responses to Being Bullied — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125975848 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e2b7b767 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 04:30:56 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 389 Tune in to hear me read a poem from my book Bully: The Big Book for Bullies and the Bullied, about how we respond to being bullied. What is a healthy way to respond? Tune in to hear me read a poem from my book Bully: The Big Book for Bullies and the Bullied, about how we respond to being bullied. What is a healthy way to respond? No 12 12 March 2012 — Conversation Bullies — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125975771 https://share.transistor.fm/s/793f7c08 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 04:30:00 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 200 Are you ever a conversation bully? Do others dominate your conversations? Listen to the poem and decide. Are you ever a conversation bully? Do others dominate your conversations? Listen to the poem and decide. No 11 11 February 2012 — Feelings and Bullying — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125975051 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c8323e36 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 04:21:36 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 301 What do our feelings have to do with bullying? What do our feelings have to do with bullying? No 10 10 June 2013 — Tell Me About Your Father — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125974336 https://share.transistor.fm/s/02b5f0f4 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 04:13:24 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 370 Listen to a discussion about how to think about your own father on this Father’s Day. Listen to a discussion about how to think about your own father on this Father’s Day. No 9 9 March 2013 — Who Am I Becoming? — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125972312 https://share.transistor.fm/s/85ee1937 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 03:50:13 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 340 Try this exercise to help you understand who you are becoming. Try this exercise to help you understand who you are becoming. No 8 8 April 2013 — Do You Melt Like Chocolate? — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125972305 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f604f1d1 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 03:50:10 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 325 Listen to the podcast and hear me read a new song/poem I wrote for a musical in the works. Marty feels as though he melts under pressure, just like a piece of chocolate. How do you respond to pressure? How do you respond to bullying? Listen to the podcast and hear me read a new song/poem I wrote for a musical in the works. Marty feels as though he melts under pressure, just like a piece of chocolate. How do you respond to pressure? How do you respond to bullying? No 7 7 May 2013 — Mother's Day Exercise in Memory — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125972302 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9a7b58c5 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 03:50:09 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 409 Tune in and listen to an exercise to help you remember those precious moments with your mother, grandmother, daughter. Tune in and listen to an exercise to help you remember those precious moments with your mother, grandmother, daughter. No 6 6 July 2013 — A Summer Move — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125972301 https://share.transistor.fm/s/71634522 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 03:50:07 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 315 Listen to a poem I wrote about displaced wrens (birds) and where they built their nest. Have you ever moved? How did you make the new house into a home? Listen to a poem I wrote about displaced wrens (birds) and where they built their nest. Have you ever moved? How did you make the new house into a home? No 5 5 August 2013 — The Real You — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125972299 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3e50365f Sun, 22 Dec 2013 03:50:06 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 265 Tune in to hear the poem “Split Ends” and ask questions about what is asked of you, and who you really are? Tune in to hear the poem “Split Ends” and ask questions about what is asked of you, and who you really are? No 4 4 September 2013 — Yoga and Poetry — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125972297 https://share.transistor.fm/s/90bb5806 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 03:50:04 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 307 Tune in and find out how yoga and poetry are related, and how you can learn to reach the unreachable places in your body, mind and spirit. Tune in and find out how yoga and poetry are related, and how you can learn to reach the unreachable places in your body, mind and spirit. No 3 3 October 2013 — What I Hunger For — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125972293 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a8038c7e Sun, 22 Dec 2013 03:50:02 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 321 Here is a preview of a poem from my new book coming out in January. This podcast asks what do you hunger for? When was there a time when you felt satisfied? How can you get back there? Here is a preview of a poem from my new book coming out in January. This podcast asks what do you hunger for? When was there a time when you felt satisfied? How can you get back there? No 2 2 November 2013 — What Was Planted There — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125972289 https://share.transistor.fm/s/64b929d1 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 03:49:59 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 196 Tune in to hear a new poem read from my book to be published in January, about transplanting flowers from my mother’s house when she died. Tune in to hear a new poem read from my book to be published in January, about transplanting flowers from my mother’s house when she died. No 1 1 February 2013 — Questions From an Old Photo — Cynthia Gustavson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125968694 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ff3883a Sun, 22 Dec 2013 03:11:43 +0000 Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson 338 Tune in and hear a poem about an old photograph of my mother. What does it tell? What doesn’t it tell? Tune in and hear a poem about an old photograph of my mother. What does it tell? What doesn’t it tell? No