Word Wednesday – Prothalamion
Word Wednesday • “Prothalamion” is my word for WordWednesday. Definition: • Noun: A song in celebration of a marriage Pronunciation • Pronunciation – proh-thuh-LAY-mee-un Usage • The wedding couple selected their favorite song as a “Prothalamion” for their first dance. Closing Thought – Interesting History • In 1595, the newly-wed Edmund Spenser wrote a poem to his young bride.…
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Clues to Solve An Environmental Mystery
Change in the Weather Last Thursday, I posted a message on my all social media sites abut the temperature going up to 25 degrees, in Chicago, snow was falling, the sun was shining, and the robins were swarming all over our snow covered trees. The sparrows were also flying around our home and resting on…
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Word Wednesday – Insouciance
Word Wednesday • “Insouciance” is my word for WordWednesday. Definition: • Noun: No worries, lighthearted, unconcern, nonchalance| Pronunciation • Pronunciation – in-SOO-see-unss Usage • Alfred E. Neuman is the “Insouciance” cover boy and mascot for Mad Magazine. Closing Question • When do you ever feel “Insouciance” in your personal and/or professional life? My family business memoir No…
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A Dog Story of Loyal Friendship!
Love and Loyalty During these difficult times, we need our loving family members and loyal friends more than ever before, to share virtual comfort, care and companionship with one another! Today’s post is from my family business memoir that is entitled, No Bunk, Just BS (Business Sense): 50 Timely and Timeless Truths Business School Cannot…
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Listen to my “No Bunk, Just BS (Business Sense)” Interview on Voice America Radio Show
Patricia Raskin Radio Show My Orange Brain is excited to announce my radio interview with Patricia Raskin on her Positive Living Show next Monday, February 15th at 2:00-3:00PM EST. Here is the link to the show: The Patricia Raskin Show on voiceamerica.com. Interview Topic Patricia and I will be discussing my family business memoir, No…
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Holocaust Remembrance Day!
International Holocaust Remembrance Day Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. A day to learn from and remember the past and the violent attack on the United States Capital, and acknowledge the fact that Antisemitism and Racism continue to grow in the United States and other countries around the world. Read the following article Below is…
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Have Fun – Take A Brain Color Personality Quiz – Discover What Makes You Tick!
What Are You Thinking? • Are you bored being home because of the COVID? • Do you want to learn more about yourself and others? • Do you wonder why some people are a song in your heart and others are a pain in the neck • Are you curious to know why some of…
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“A Garden For Daily Living” – An Inspiring and Clever Poem to Help You Through This Challenging Time
Nature and Nurture My Blue Brain is happily watching the nature’s beautifully peaceful snow-fall. I know the moisture will nurture our gardens, flowers, bushes, and trees to keep them healthy for their springtime transition and change. New Beginnings As our new year and our new United States presidential administration begins, I thought about what each…
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Word Wednesday – Feckless
Word Wednesday • “Feckless” is my word for WordWednesday. Definition • Adjective: Lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible, having no real value or use. Pronunciation • Pronunciation – FECK-lus Usage • “Feckless” individuals in politics, the workplace and/or community committees create stress and chaos. Closing Thought • Think about how you have dealt with “Feckless” individuals? …
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Sharing My Emotionally Painful Antisemitic Experiences
Why I Wrote This Post I normally do not write deeply personal experiences in my blog post. However, after the attack on the United States Capital building, my broken heart felt a need to share my thoughts. I am grateful that I have never been physically harmed by actions of Antisemitism. However, the Antisemitism I…
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Word Wednesday – “Antediluvian”
Word Wednesday • “Antediluvian” is my word for WordWednesday. Definition • Adjective: Relating to the period before the flood described in the Bible, evolved, or developed a long time ago, extremely primitive, or outmoded. Pronunciation • Pronunciation – an-tih-dih-LOO-vee-un Usage • Some people think of Iris Apfel as “Antediluvian” fashion icon, who is 99.5 years of age and…
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Easy Tips to Keep 2021 Your New Year’s Resolutions
New Year’s Resolution History The tradition of the New Year’s Resolutions can be traced back to 153 B.C. Janus, a mythical king of early Rome was placed at the head of the calendar. With two faces, Janus could look back on past events and forward to the future. Janus became the ancient symbol for resolutions…
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