Word Wednesday – Cognoscente
Word Wednesday • “Cognoscente” is my word for WordWednesday. Definition: • Noun: A connoisseur or person who has expert knowledge in a subject, a discerning individual. Pronunciation • Pronunciation – kahn-yuh-SHEN-tee Usage • She was a “Cognoscente” of good wine and good food. Closing Question – Interesting History Do you think of yourself as at “Cognoscente”? The word…
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“Kindness Is A Lifestyle”
A Helpful Quote This morning, I received a “Daily Does” email from Joe Fermano. The message read; “Kindness is not an act. It’s a lifestyle.” The quote is from Anthony Douglass. Princess Shayna’s Invisible Visible Gift This quote immediately made me think of my children’s book Princess Shayna’s Invisible Visible Gift. My family fairy tale is…
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Word Wednesday – Organoleptic
Word Wednesday • “Organoleptic” is my word for WordWednesday. Definition: • Adjective: Affecting to taste, color, odor, and feel of foods or substances, which relates to stimulating your sense organs. Pronunciation • Pronunciation – or-guh-noh-LEP-tik Usage • The restaurant set up an “Organoleptic” buffet for their Sunday brunch. Closing Thought – Interesting History When you prepare you meals…
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“A Woman of Valor” to Celebrate International Women’s Day
Honoring Women Yesterday was International Women’s Day. A day to establish a gender equal world; celebrate women’s achievement; raise awareness against bias, and take action for equality. It was a day to honor the women in our lives, our communities, countries, and around the world! A Woman of Valor I have always love the Proverbs…
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Word Wednesday – Megillah
Word Wednesday • “Megillah” is my word for WordWednesday. Definition: • Noun: Scroll, volume, long story, referenced in the Book of Esther, which is read aloud at the festive Jewish holiday of Purim. • Slang: An elaborate, complicated production or sequence of events. Pronunciation • Pronunciation – Mĕgillāh/ muh-GHIL-uh Usage • Last week, we celebrated joyful holiday of…
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Read Across America Day, Dr. Seuss’ Birthday & Books Removed!
Read Across America Day Today, is Read Across America Day. The celebration was launched in “1998 by the National Education Association (NEA) and guided by a committee of educators, NEA’s Read Across America is the nation’s largest celebration of reading. This year-round program focuses on motivating children and teens to read through events, partnerships, and…
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Word Wednesday – Prothalamion
Word Wednesday • “Prothalamion” is my word for WordWednesday. Definition: • Noun: A song in celebration of a marriage Pronunciation • Pronunciation – proh-thuh-LAY-mee-un Usage • The wedding couple selected their favorite song as a “Prothalamion” for their first dance. Closing Thought – Interesting History • In 1595, the newly-wed Edmund Spenser wrote a poem to his young bride.…
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Clues to Solve An Environmental Mystery
Change in the Weather Last Thursday, I posted a message on my all social media sites abut the temperature going up to 25 degrees, in Chicago, snow was falling, the sun was shining, and the robins were swarming all over our snow covered trees. The sparrows were also flying around our home and resting on…
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Word Wednesday – Insouciance
Word Wednesday • “Insouciance” is my word for WordWednesday. Definition: • Noun: No worries, lighthearted, unconcern, nonchalance| Pronunciation • Pronunciation – in-SOO-see-unss Usage • Alfred E. Neuman is the “Insouciance” cover boy and mascot for Mad Magazine. Closing Question • When do you ever feel “Insouciance” in your personal and/or professional life? My family business memoir No…
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A Dog Story of Loyal Friendship!
Love and Loyalty During these difficult times, we need our loving family members and loyal friends more than ever before, to share virtual comfort, care and companionship with one another! Today’s post is from my family business memoir that is entitled, No Bunk, Just BS (Business Sense): 50 Timely and Timeless Truths Business School Cannot…
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Listen to my “No Bunk, Just BS (Business Sense)” Interview on Voice America Radio Show
Patricia Raskin Radio Show My Orange Brain is excited to announce my radio interview with Patricia Raskin on her Positive Living Show next Monday, February 15th at 2:00-3:00PM EST. Here is the link to the show: The Patricia Raskin Show on voiceamerica.com. Interview Topic Patricia and I will be discussing my family business memoir, No…
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Holocaust Remembrance Day!
International Holocaust Remembrance Day Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. A day to learn from and remember the past and the violent attack on the United States Capital, and acknowledge the fact that Antisemitism and Racism continue to grow in the United States and other countries around the world. Read the following article Below is…
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