Happy Birthday Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Today, the United States celebrates the birthday of Nobel Prize Winner and Civil Rights Leader , Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His “I Have A Dream ” speech that was delivered on August 28, 1963 is filled with “Blue Brain” passion for his beliefs and vision! His words of his famous speech continue to remind us…
Read morePresident Eisenhower’s Farwell Address
Considering the state of our country and the world I wanted to share a visionary speech with you, without any political bias. 50 years ago, on January 17, 1961, President Dwight D. Eisenhower gave his Farewell Address to the Nation. His message words of wisdom, prudence, planning, concern, authenticity and patriotism resonated with me. The…
Read moreTax Time In Illinois
My “Creative Blue Brain” is taking a break from preparing the upcoming In-Service Brain Color Workshops for the staff at Mark Twain Elementary School and the Woodridge Library. This morning the headline in the Daily Herald newspaper read: Tax Hike Today? The answer: YES! The Illinois legislature approved a 66% income tax increase. This bad…
Read moreJanuary Brain Color Newsletter
This afternoon, I finally published my January Brain Buzz Newsletter. I have include information about:1. The history of Disney storyboarding and how to make your own storyboards2. How each Brain Color makes decisions and is motivate to achieve their goals3. A New Year Affirmations to encourage you to create your own4. More news about the…
Read moreY is for You and Your Purpose
Today, I have another Guest Post for you written by Laurie Buchanan, PhD, HHP, CHT, RMT. Laurie is the owner of HolEssence and a Holistic Health Practitioner, Board Certified with the American Association of Drugless Practitioner. Her specific areas of focus are Energy Medicine, Personal Growth and Spiritual Awareness . I met Laurie almost three…
Read more5 Ways Authors Can Promote Books on Facebook
I can’t remember how found Dana Lynn Smith’s blog. However, I’m delighted I did. Dana’s blog is abundantly “Evergreen Brain” with knowledge and helpful tips. If you are an author, aspiring author or know an author I’m sure you will appreciate Dana’s guest blog post below. Please, be as generous as Dana and share this…
Read moreUnder Educated or Unlimited Options
Recently, I was listening to NPR and the discussion encouraged my “Green Brain“ to ponder… When people are not offered educational opportunities they become… Under Educated. When people are offered educational opportunities they have… Unlimited Options. As the New Year being you might ponder… What educational opportunities and options do you offer yourself and others?…
Read moreKicks on Route 66 Affirmation
Last year, I chose “Thriving” as my daily affirmation. I learned this affirming and motivating idea from fellow speaker and author, Barbara Glanz who is always “spreading contagious enthusiasm”. When people asked me how I am, I say, “Thank you for asking, I’m thriving”. The definition of thriving is: 1. To make steady progress;…
Read moreHuman Intelligence Radio Broadcast
My nephew Ed Herbstman, performer and owner of the Magnet Theater in New York City send me a link that I thought you would enjoy listening to. Ed and his wife, Melanie Hoopes are featured performers in this Studio 360 radio broadcast entitled: “Human Intelligence: A Holiday Tale”,which was written by Kurt Andersen . Melanie’s…
Read moreSlideShare Presentations World’s Best Winners
Last week, I received an email from SlideShare announcing the winners for their World’s Best Presentations! I trust all your Brain Colors will enjoy the following winners as much as I did: 1st Place: SMOKE – The Convenient Truth by Empowered Presentations 2nd Place: YOU SUCK AT POWERPOINT! by Jesse Desjardins 3rd Place: Social Media…
Read moreAn Alarming Brain Color Clock
Our grandson slept over a few weeks ago and was fascinated by my small travel alarm clock. Of course, I knew his “Curious Green Brain” wanted to know how it worked. We played with all the wheels that changed the time and the bar at the top of clock that when raised turned on the…
Read moreYummy Cures for Dry Skin & Chapped Lips
It’s snowing in the Chicago, again. The cold and snow reminded me of the new remedies my “Green Brain” recently discovered. I trust they will be help to you, “whether” or not you live in climate that dries your skin and chaps you lips. Last summer, I burned myself while flipping a piece of salmon…
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