From My Author’s POV
Tolerance Drives Me Crazy!!
It obvious to me that people do not realize what they are saying say or what they are writing when they use the word TOLERANCE! The definition of TOLERANCE, as it is written in my 1960 Webster’s New College Dictionary, before it became a buzz word is: Endurance, to suffer, to bear up under, or below standard and…
Read moreNo Green Brain Technology Training Wheels For Me!
No Green Brain Technology Training Wheels for me! If you are wondering if I purchased a new bicycle with train wheels, I did not! I am referring to the purchase of my new Android phone! My Neon Blue Brain knows that Kermit the Frog is correct, when he says, “It isn’t easy being GREEN!” However,…
Read moreA Happy and Connected Passover and Easter – Egg – Hunt!
Last night, we shared a lovely and joyful Passover Seder with our family. As I observed all the people at the holiday celebration, I realized how much my Passover observance has changed. My heart smiled when I thought about the very long and observant Seders my maternal grandfather led; the beautiful and traditional Seders my…
Read morePBS Documentary – MAKERS: Women Who Make America
My Orange Brain is excited for your to learn about my remarkable friend Colonel (R) Jill W. Chambers and how her Blue Brain helping our veterans. Once you read about her, you will not forget her! Jill is “A Woman Making a Difference”! Jill was recently honored as one of six women who are “MAKERS: Women Who Make…
Read moreSnowy Day Reading
I am in a lovely snow globe! I am sitting at my desk composing my February BrainBuzz Newsletter, as a delicate curtain of white snow puffs layers the outdoors. I have always loved snow globes and have a favorite one, my mother gave me, sitting on my desk. Snow globes, also have been known as water globe, snow storms, or…
Read moreRadio Program – Music and Women Composers of Film,TV & Entertainment
It’s a cold and dreary day in Chicago. To bring sunshine and warmth into my office I listened to my friend Lily Miceli’s radio program InBetween The Music. This month’s program is called Music and Women Composers of Film, TV and Entertainment. Click on the InBetween the Music Link in the IBM Show Archive on…
Read moreThanksgiving, Anniversary & Birthday Celebrations!
My Blue Brain is most thankful and delighted about sharing all the 3 grand celebration with our family this week! 1. Thanksgiving Celebration: Jordan and an I have been hosting our family Thanksgiving Day celebrations for for over 35 years! 2. Anniversary Celebration: Jordan and I will celebrate 48th Anniversary of our “first fix-up date”.…
Read moreThink About Your Mocking Judgements
“You mock the things you are to be, so judge them very carefully!” My warning recently came to mind when I pulled my blue jeans out of the washer and discovered they were covered with copious wet Kleenex snowflakes. My Orange Brain laughed, as my Green Brain reminisced about lovingly teasing my Yellow/Blue Brain mother…
Read moreThe Power of “Power”
The Power of Hurricane Sandy brought many definitions of the word “Power” to my Green Brain. The Merriam Webster online dictionary gave 6 definitions for the word “Power” . 1. (a) Ability to act or produce an effect (b) Legal or official authority, capacity, or right 2. Possession of control, authority, or influence over others…
Read moreDoes Your Computer Have “Good Karma” & Excellent Technical Support?
My computer has “Good Karma” and excellent technical support because I have a contract with iYogi. I have been using iYogi’s services for many years and just renewed my service contract for another 2 years. Whenever I have a problem with my computer, I immediately call iYogi and they quickly diagnose the problem and repair…
Read moreWhat Have You Packed Inside Your “Suitcase of Life”?
Have ever felt discouraged and wished you had another person’s life? If you have, I would like to share my mother’s my wisdom and insight with you. Just imagine, everyone you know or admire putting their “Suitcase of Life” on the street with yours. Then you have the opportunity to examine all the suitcases. As…
Read moreIn Between The Music of Hemingway and Wisconsin
Billy Joel said, “I think music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from, everyone loves music. I love listening to exquisite blending of picturesque music and fascinating history that my creative and multi-talented Blue Brain friend, Lily Miceli creates…
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