Happy Children’s Book Week and An International Writing Challenge!

Children’s Book Week Children’s Book Week is an annual celebration of books for young people, which encourages the joy of reading! Celebration This celebration was established in 1919. It is the longest-running Ameriacan national literacy initiative in the country. Every year, young people across the United States participate by attending events at schools, libraries, bookstores,…

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Celebrating “Thanksnukah” With Our Family!

Thanksgiving Celebration Jordan and I are delighted that we can host our traditional family Thanksgiving celebration in our home, this year! Chanukah Celebration This year Chanukah begins on Sunday, November 28 and ends in the evening of Monday, December 6. A “Thanksnukah” Celebration Since both holiday are so close together we have decided to double…

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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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Tips to Make a Book Launch Joyfully Success!

If you want to enjoy a successfully joyful book launch, use all your “Brainbow” attributes and abilities!   My Yellow Brain sent out “save the date” and Evite invitation emails for my No Bunk, Just BS (Business Sense)  Book Launch, a month ahead of time.  I also collaborated with the remarkable staff at Arboria of Long Grove who helped to …

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Tips to Decrease Conflict & Increase Harmony During Holiday Celebrations! 

Thanksgiving begins the holiday season in the United States. This time of year also increases holiday stress in individual’s professional and personal lives, in countries around the world. You can enjoy all your holiday celebrations with less anxiety and more compatibility if you understand the Brain Colors of your family members, co-workers, friends, clients, and…

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Thanksgiving, 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”.…

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Celebrating Washington’s & Lincoln’s Birthdays & Brain Colors

When I was growing up we celebrated President George Washington’s Birthday on February 22nd  and President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday was celebrated on February 12th. Our schools were closed on alternating years. If you wondering how their birthdays became a 3 day combined holiday weekend with retail store promoting special sales and government agencies, banks and schools being closed, read the history of  the President’s…

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Brain Color Stress Less & Holiday Celebration Tips #4

Today is the first day of Chanukah. Our celebration began last night and will last for eight days; and Christmas will be celebrated this weekend. Below are  more Tips from my What Color Is Your Brain? book to help you understand how each Brain Color personality handles the stress of  Holiday Celebrations  with family members and friends, and how to make your festivities…

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