Tax 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…
Read moreColorful Calendar Christmas Gift for 2011
If you are an “Orange Brain“ last minute shoppers and are looking for a terrific gift that will keep you organized or help someone else stay organized, I have the perfect gift… the AnyTime Personal Organizer! I have had my online AnyTime Personal Organizer (developed by Individual Software) for more than 10 years. My original…
Read moreWE Magazine Stress Less Holiday Article
I was honored with the opportunity to write another Brain Color article forWE Magazine for Women. Just in time for Christmas and New Year celebrations, the article is entitled…Stress Less for a Hassle-Free Holiday Season! My “Green Brain“ was delighted to offer readers opposite personality type perspectives that are simple, clear, fun and fascinating to…
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