Cindy Baxter
@cindyfromindy.bsky.social
When snow slides off the facade and makes art.
February 3, 2026 at 6:17 PM
When snow slides off the facade and makes art.
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Even if you do usually vote Republican, most of us can agree at this point that the administration has gone way, way too far.
January 31, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Even if you do usually vote Republican, most of us can agree at this point that the administration has gone way, way too far.
"Posers have a hidden stench that intuitive people sense the moment they walk in the room, but the aura of authentic leaders is much more pleasant."
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Props to the Ones Who Inspired Me
Having purged myself of bottled-up frustration, I would be remiss to not share also the stories of the practices and attitudes I admired, because those, too, were abundant.
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January 28, 2026 at 5:32 PM
"Posers have a hidden stench that intuitive people sense the moment they walk in the room, but the aura of authentic leaders is much more pleasant."
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After a near-record snowfall in Indianapolis, our driveway is finally clear. I ventured out to support a small business and satisfy our pizza cravings. Weather closures are tough on the little guys.
January 28, 2026 at 12:45 AM
After a near-record snowfall in Indianapolis, our driveway is finally clear. I ventured out to support a small business and satisfy our pizza cravings. Weather closures are tough on the little guys.
"Maybe I was late to the game, but his confusion over my comment, 'You have something brown on your nose,' seemed fake."
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Writing Therapy to Release the Rants
Maybe I was late to the game, but his confusion over my comment, “You have something brown on your nose,” seemed fake.
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January 23, 2026 at 5:24 AM
"Maybe I was late to the game, but his confusion over my comment, 'You have something brown on your nose,' seemed fake."
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My first visit to NYC was with my family of four. I went back and took my mom. We had just lost my dad, so the tone was different. Yet, we had so much fun!
Newbies in New York City – Part 2
I had no desire to join the gawkers. I appreciate celebrities, but I am not the starstruck type.
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January 13, 2026 at 3:46 PM
My first visit to NYC was with my family of four. I went back and took my mom. We had just lost my dad, so the tone was different. Yet, we had so much fun!
RG: That's fine, dude. I'm not mad at you.
JR: Them's fightin' words!
I have never liked the taste of loathing, but it's ever-present these days.
Rewind! Rewind! Rewind!
JR: Them's fightin' words!
I have never liked the taste of loathing, but it's ever-present these days.
Rewind! Rewind! Rewind!
January 10, 2026 at 3:04 AM
RG: That's fine, dude. I'm not mad at you.
JR: Them's fightin' words!
I have never liked the taste of loathing, but it's ever-present these days.
Rewind! Rewind! Rewind!
JR: Them's fightin' words!
I have never liked the taste of loathing, but it's ever-present these days.
Rewind! Rewind! Rewind!
Satan called. He's going to need to build a whole new wing for the current administration. He's considering a 50-year mortgage.
January 10, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Satan called. He's going to need to build a whole new wing for the current administration. He's considering a 50-year mortgage.
Happy reading!
The Glory Days of Not-so-Mean Girls
I still cannot believe we put away that much food, especially something as rich as brownies. Girl power!
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December 30, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Happy reading!
"I loved her hairbrush and mirror set. She could see when I had used her brush, because my brown hair was easily visible among her much lighter strands that clung to the bristles."
Grandma Lila and Her Love Behind the Heirlooms
I loved her hairbrush and mirror set. She could see when I had used her brush, because my brown hair was easily visible among her much lighter strands that clung to the bristles.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:45 PM
"I loved her hairbrush and mirror set. She could see when I had used her brush, because my brown hair was easily visible among her much lighter strands that clung to the bristles."
"Our family experienced a short stint as Missouri residents, and while we found plenty to love in the area, we also had a lot to loathe."
Months in Misery, er Missouri
Our family experienced a short stint as Missouri residents, and while we found plenty to love in the area, we also had a lot to loathe.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:56 PM
"Our family experienced a short stint as Missouri residents, and while we found plenty to love in the area, we also had a lot to loathe."
I love my daughters. I love my daughters. I love my daughters.
Surviving an Estrogen-Filled Household
When I read people’s posts about how sad they were when their children left for college, I feel crappy for not having the same reaction.
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October 29, 2025 at 9:41 PM
I love my daughters. I love my daughters. I love my daughters.
I'm missed sharing this last week while I was on a Caribbean cruise. Woe is me.
Growing Up in the Great Outdoors at Camp Shawadasee
I count enduring gross latrines as part of my gained survival skills.
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October 15, 2025 at 1:17 AM
I'm missed sharing this last week while I was on a Caribbean cruise. Woe is me.
"I have found that even more than I love being in the water and discovering what lies beneath the surface, I really just want to walk the shore, if possible, and dip my toes in the water to memorialize the experience."
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Toes in the Water or I Wasn’t There
I have found that even more than I love being in the water and discovering what lies beneath the surface, I really just want to walk the shore, if possible, and dip my toes in the water to memorialize...
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October 14, 2025 at 6:49 PM
"I have found that even more than I love being in the water and discovering what lies beneath the surface, I really just want to walk the shore, if possible, and dip my toes in the water to memorialize the experience."
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For my mom. ❤️
The Making of a Fun and Fabulous Girl Scout Leader
Mom, my iconic Girl Scout leader, also gained the reputation of party-thrower extraordinaire with our terrific Halloween parties.
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September 30, 2025 at 7:31 PM
For my mom. ❤️
That's what I do. Sharing my stories for 31 weeks. cynthiadbaxter.substack.com/archive
Archive - Cindy from Indy
Full archive of all the posts from Cindy from Indy.
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September 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
That's what I do. Sharing my stories for 31 weeks. cynthiadbaxter.substack.com/archive
I hope you had a chance to read the first two stories in this miniseries to give you a clear image of my motivation and mindset heading into “The Cruise That Wasn’t.”
Alaska Adventures Part Three: The Cruise That Wasn’t
After hearing the captain’s unimaginable announcement that our cruise was canceled, we sat speechless.
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September 16, 2025 at 6:23 PM
I hope you had a chance to read the first two stories in this miniseries to give you a clear image of my motivation and mindset heading into “The Cruise That Wasn’t.”