FATHERS: PRESENT, PAST & FUTURE
Father’s Day. Yesterday was time for me to remember the Present, Past and Future. My husband, Jordan, and I began our day of celebration in the PRESENT, with a present from each our sons, who now are the fathers of our 3 “delicious” grandchildren. Then we moved onto the PAST, with visits to our Fathers,…
Read moreSPECIAL EVENT PLANNERS
On Tuesday, I had the pleasure of presenting a What Color Is Your Brain? Workshop to the members of the Chicago Chapter of ISES (International Special Event Society) at the Chicago Botanic Garden. I was referred to ISES by Christina Currie, Owner and Director of Events for Party Partner, Inc.,whom I met at a Barrington…
Read moreGETTING THE JOB DONE!
Once upon a time, there were four people… Their names were Everybody, Somebody, Nobody and Anybody. Whenever there was an important job to get done, Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it, But Nobody did it. When Nobody did it, Everybody got angry because it was Everybody’s job. Everybody thought that Somebody would do…
Read moreMEN, WOMEN, CAREERS & BRAIN COLORS
People are always curious about the Brain Color differences between men, women and their careers. In the past few weeks, three of my What Color Is Your Brain? (WCIYB) Workshops offered me fascinating and consistent Brain Color data. On May 28th, I presented a WCIYB workshop for the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce – Women’s…
Read moreCOLORFUL CLOSET CLEANING
Sunday was a drizzly day and a perfect opportunity to clean my closet! I discovered that my Brain Colors could helped tackle the task! 1. I used my “Yellow Brain” to organize the clothes, shoes, belts and purses that I was not going to give away. 2. My “Blue Brain” helped me repeat my friend…
Read moreBrain Color Emails
In April, I received an email from my editor about an inquiry for a What Color Is Your Brain? Workshop. The message was from Pastor, Paul Meyer from the Cornerstone Church- A United Methodist Congregation Pastor Paul’s first email said,“We saw an article about you in the paper and it looked like a neat program.…
Read moreBloggging Brain Break
I followed Joanna Young’s advise on her Confident Writing Blog and took a “Blogging Brain Break.” It was lovely and encouraging to read Joanna’s post and other individual’s comments. Her words offered me permission to take excellent care of myself and enjoy some “breathing space” for the past 6 weeks. My “Responsible Yellow Brain” no longer…
Read moreA Spring Gift
Yesterday, was a perfect Spring day in Chicago… a gentle warm breeze painted palate blue and white above us. Our crabapple trees, pregnant with buds, are about to proudly deliver their pink blossoms, the daffodils and jonquils were trumpeting bursts of yellow, white and orange, and our magnolia bush swayed with a sweetly delicate aroma. My husband, Jordan, and I began our day with a brisk morning walk through…
Read moreSpring: Re-designing My Website
Please, forgive my absence. I have been preparing and presenting Brain Color Workshops and reviewing and revising old pages, creating new pages and designing an interactive Brain Quiz for my website. Spring offers new growth, and for me its my “Green Brain” editing and formating. I’m excited and eager to share my re-designing with all of you. As my computer, website, garden and brain…
Read moreThe Weight of Winter
Over the weekend we had a spring snow storm. The following words popped into my “Blue Brain” when I noticed a fallen tree in our back yard. The weight of winter brought a wait of winter to be broken . Sheila N. Glazov, Author and Personality Type Expert who offers workshop, keynote and training programs.Please, visit my website to…
Read moreMemorial for My Father
It’s March 30th is the 32nd anniversary of my father’s passing. Every year, I follow the Jewish tradition of lighting a Yahrzeit (memorial) candle and reciting the Kaddish (mourner’s prayer) for my father. However, today I realized the connection to the years.I was 32 when my father passed away and the memories of that daystill brightly resonate in my…
Read moreAmerican Idol Brain Colors
Many routines have changed in our home, since our son and his family have moved home from Brazil. When Noah and Kelly lived in Brazil they watch American Idol as an entertaining connection to the US. They now have my husband, Jordan, and I hooked on the show. The beginning auditions were amusing, bordering on the ridiculous and…
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