Mother Of The Bride Personality Types
The Mother of the Bride plays a significant role in a wedding and customarily offers her daughter sage advice. A few days ago an article about Secretary State, Hillary Rodham Clinton grabbed my attention. The feature focused on Chelsea’s interfaith wedding, which will take place tomorrow. Mrs. Clinton was quoted as saying, “Over the years,…
Read moreUsed and Abused Words
Do you listen to the words you and others use? Have you ever wondered why some people say, “No problem.” after you say, “Thank you.” I do, especially, when I have called about a problem. I appreciate words. Often, my “Author’s Point of View” makes me cranky when I hear words used and abused. I…
Read moreConnecting on Facebook, Skype & ooVoo
In May, I received the following message in my website email box: “Do you offer any training programs for facilitating workshops. I am based at the University of South Africa and am running a project on Positive Discipline in Education , together with the National Department of Education, and would love to be able to…
Read moreLet Go Of Problems & Negative Thoughts
While traveling to Palm Springs, California many years ago, my mother was seated next to a handsome gentleman in the first class section of the aircraft. Right after take off her seat mate stretched his left arm out in front of his body and rhythmically began to open and close his fist. My “Blue Brain”…
Read moreRomantic Relationships & Personalty Types
When I saw this cartoon by Bunny Hoest and John Reiner I couldn’t resist sharing such a humorous perspective about our romanticc relationships and personality types. Of course, the husband is definitely a “Yellow Brain ” individual, who according to his personality trait “Always has to be right.” The following are tips about his wife’s…
Read moreA Colorful Calendar & Organizing Software Program
About 12 years ago, before you could order or download calendars and organizational software online or utilize the ones that are included in other computer programs were available, I purchased AnyTime Organizer . I was in Office Max purchasing another computer program when a box that advertised: “Easy to Use!” and “Categorize by Color” lassoed…
Read moreMosquito Bite Solutions
My “Green Brain ” always learn something new or revisits information from a previous post when my friend, Karen Hanrahan, a.k.a Mother Earth blogs. Karen’s post are well written, knowledgeable, gracious and thoughtful. The bonus is her lovely photography. Today, Karen shared a post from Diane MacEachern, one of Karen’s fellow green moms blogger, who…
Read moreFun and Creative Thank You Cards
My “Yellow Brain” still believes in the old fashion “Emily Post” etiquette of writing “Thank You” notes. Before, I was married my mother ordered a copper embossing plate designed with my SNA monogram. It was used to personalize the fine Crane stationery note cards that we purchased at Marshal Field’s to acknowledge birthday, Bat Mitzvah, Chanukah…
Read moreA Yogi Fixed My Computer
A few weeks ago, my “Green Techie Brain” decided to purchase the new Microsoft Office 2010 . My purpose: to utilize the new PowerPoint program to easily make my What Color Is Your Brain? slides in to movies and create trailers for my book. I went to my local Costco and purchased the upgrade. I…
Read moreHappy 40th Birthday!
Today, July 12th is our eldest son is celebrating his 40th birthday. I can hardly believe that we have a son who is 40! I have a indelible a picture in my mind and feeling in my heart of our elation when he was born at 6:50am. We enjoyed a family celebration on Saturday and…
Read morePoem and Book about Death and Grieving
My apologies for not posting lately. Jordan’s sister passed away suddenly from a heart attack. I am attempting to get back into a normal routine after the the funeral arrangements and the Shiva that was held at our home, since my sister-in-law, Sandy, lived in Atlanta, GA. It’s difficult to make sense out of Sandy’s…
Read moreSneak A Peek Into Your Personality
If a Brain Color workshop is longer than an hour the participants are divided into their Brain Color Groups to answer specific questions that the client and I feel will be beneficial to the them. The activity is a “Sneak A Peak Into Your Personality”! It demonstrate how the four “Brain Colors” perceive each other…
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