Blue Brain Color Clue of the Day

This morning, my wonderful web designer, Jeff Lewis at The Webs We Weave and I were discussing the new “Subscribe to My Blog!” space on my website. Afterwards, we chatted and I told Jeff about an experience I had over the weekend. I said, “My Blue Brain Personality becomes frustrated with other Blue Brainers when they fail to logically connect the dots.” My frustration is rooted with my  Yellow Brain “Blending…

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Yellow Brain Color Clue of the Day

Before I present a What Color Is Your Brain? Program I send a customized “Pre-Program Quesionnaire” to cross-section of attendees that my client thinks will give me a diverse perspective of the business, school or organization. In August, I sent a questioniarre the staff members at Gertrude B. Nielsen Child Care & Learning Center for their September “Leadership” workshop. The last  question on…

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Diabetes and the Gingko Tree

Did you know there is a connection between the Ginkgo tree and diabetes? When I wrote Princess Shayna’s Invisible Visible Gift, I included a Ginkgo tree in the story. I had always loved the graceful shape and fan shaped leaves of the Ginkgo tree that grew in the courtyard of my childhood home. My “Green Brain“ knew…

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Bibliotherapy – Children Relate to Story Characters

In the recent second edition of Princess Shayna’s Invisible Visible Gift, I included an introduction, which contains valuable information to help readers gain a better understanding of how to use the book before they begin their journey with Princess Shayna. Below are excerpts from the the introduction, which begins with a whimsical illustration of Sarah Spundah telling readers to STOP and read her important messages! “I am…

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Brain Color Stress Less & Decorating Holiday Tips #2

The following Stress Less and Decorating Tips will help you enjoy preparing for the Holiday Season. It always helpful and easy to recognize the different “Brain Color” individuals by what they say: Yellow Brainers say:  “Tradition!Tradition!” Blue Brainers say:  “I just called to say I love you” Green Brainers say: “Bah, humbug” Orange Brainer say: “Let’s party” Decorating…

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Orange Brain Color Clue of the Day

During the Holiday Season we we see lots of glitter decorating clothing, make-up, Christmas tree ornaments and seasonal decorations. Glitter is defined as: Sparkling or listening light; Brilliant or showy attractiveness; Small pieces of light-reflecting decorative material My  friend, Fi Mazanke told me that her daughter,  Alexandra describes herself as “Glitter!” Fi and I both laughed at Alexandra perfect “Orange Brain” description of…

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Green Brain Color Clue of the Day

People with “Green Brain” personalities are not comfortable being in the spot light and often are self-deprecating about their abilities and attributes. One of their finest characteristics is their fervid curiosity. The following quote from Albert Einstein is a perfect example of how an individual with a “Green Brain Color“ personality would assess his attributes. “I have no special talent. …

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My Mother’s Message About Diabetes

The Thanksgiving holiday is a bittersweet time for me. I celebrated the 47th anniversary of meeting my husband, Jordan, and the following day I acknowledged the 26th anniversary of our son, Joshua being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. When I redesigned my new website, I made sure there was a section about “Diabetes” that would offered visitors educational and inspirational experiences. One of the sections…

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Children’s Book Is Front Page News

It is a rare occasion to open the front page of a newspaper and read the headline and stories that are not are sad, disturbing and often violent. I was delighted to read a front page headline and story that was joyful, encouraging and educational. “Writing from Chicago” was the headline and the story feature 4 local Jewish authors. One of them…

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Brain Color Stress Less Holiday Tips #1

From the decorations in our neighborhoods and communities, the adds in the newspaper and online, and comments like: “Yikes, I’m already stressing out!”, I think the Holiday Season has begun. To help you enjoy the season of celebrations a little more hassle-free, my “Blue Brain” thought it would be helpful to post “Brain Color Stress Less…

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Blue Brain Color Clue of the Day!

“Blue Brain” Color Tip of the Day: I thought this Brain Color Clue would be appropriate because of celebrating Thanksgiving, last Thursday. My brilliant “Green Brain” friend, Joe O’Rourke told me that his sister-in-law made 135 pounds of turkey for Thanksgiving. Then she prepared gallon zip lock bags, which she passed out as people were leaving after the Thanksgiving…

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Thanksgiving Day Poetry, Prayer and Greeting

I was looking for an illustration for today’s post and was surprised to find the following Thanksgiving Day poem by Edgar A. Guest, who is one of my favorite poets. Give me the end of the year an’ its fun, When most of the plannin’ an’ toilin’ is done; Bring all the wanderers home to the nest, Let me sit…

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