Do You Crow Like Rooster? – No Bunk

Today, I my Green Brain was focused on writing my monthly BrainBuzz Newsletter. I included an article explaining my new No Nonsense – No Bunk  Blog Post Series. I was thinking about an example of the No Bunk wisdom and business sense for my post, when one of my favorite quotes, which I had recently…

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Diabetes Myths or Facts Videos

My Green Brain is always looking for latest information about diabetes. A few days ago, I found the Diabetes Awareness Facebook Page in the sidebar of my Facebook profile page and “Liked” the page. My Orange Brain enjoyed the educational and engaging  Diabetes Facts and Myths Video and the Health Nuts’ What Is Diabetes Video. I…

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Test of Time Mission Statement – No Bunk

Today’s  post is the 2nd of my new “No Bunk”  (no nonsense) business series. Each post will come from the collection of HI-LITER Newsletters from the Lab-Line Instruments, Inc., the laboratory instrument business my father and mother founded in 1952. You can read the genesis of  “No Bunk” in the  June 25th Blog Post. When…

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Princess Shayna the Musical Photo Album

My Orange Brain is excited to announce the new and amazing Princess Shayna the Musical Photo Album on my website! My wonderful web designer, Jeff Lewis owner of The Webs We Weave, designed a custom flip book for me, which includes a fun page turning sound effect. You have several options at the bottom of…

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What Was Your Playful Childhood Talent?

“I am really talented because I can play!” That was the Orange Brain observation my 5 year old granddaughter shared with me as we were sitting outside our community swimming pool waiting for my husband. “I am so delighted that you are so talented and I hope you never forget how to play when you…

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Power Off and Power UP – It’s “No Bunk”!

Our power was off yesterday. No electricity from 5:30AM until 7:00PM! Of course, our well wasn’t pump was not working, but we always have a supply of very large and small bottle of water for drinking and hygiene. It was 98 degrees outside. However my office was cool and comfortable. I looked at this Power…

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Conserving Your Brain Color Energy

Drought conditions and the lack of rain is stress the people and farmland in the much of the United States. It has been an unusual summer and my gardens are also suffering from the unusually dry and hot weather. One of my personal mantras is: “If you are aware, the gift is there. You may…

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New Diabetes Law In Illinois

Yesterday, July, 17, 2012 was a landmark date for diabetes prevention and treatment in Illinois. Our Governor, Governor Pat Quinn, signed a new law to raise awareness and increase education about diabetes through out our state to improve health and wellness. The new law provides that every November 14th  will be declared “Diabetes Awareness Day”…

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New Brain Color Tips In July BrainBuzz Newsletter

After a month long hiatus, my Creative Blue Brain is slowly getting back on track with my Blog posting. It feels like riding a bike. People say you never forget how to ride. However, I am still a little wobbly. I am delighted that my July BrainBuzz Newsletter jump-started my writing schedule again, in preparation…

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Author’s Brain Colors Incognito

For the past few weeks, I have been incognito. No, not in a  place called Cognito! My normal  identity has disguised working on: 1. An exciting presentation for Advocate Condell Medical Center, which has required a lot of teamwork with the meeting planner and the other presenters. 2. Working on the Princess Shayna website and…

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Brain Color Surprise “Thank You” Gifts – Princess Shayna Musical

For the past few days, I have enjoyed using all my Brain Colors to prepare surprise “Thank You” gifts for the Princess Shayna Musical Cast Members and Director, Kim Kass Woycke. My Yellow Brain began preparing on Tuesday. My Green Brain systematically and sequentially ordered all the Princess Shayna Musical Blog Posts that Kim and…

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