When You Crow, Remember Who Made Your Crowing Possible!

A Favorite Memory Today’s blog post is one of my favorite memories about my parents’ business. I wrote about this memory in my family business memoir, No Bunk, Just BS (Business Sense), which is my 6th book. Book Chapter This post is a story that was written in the 1950’s, but still rings true today.…

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The Daffodil Principle That Will Change Your Life!

Spring Time Hurrah! Spring is attempting to arrive in Chicago! I decided to share this story, when I saw how profusely my daffodils were in bloom today. Brain Color Clues I am an avid Blue Brain Gardener and this thought-provoking story is one of my favorites. It is rather long, but I promise, is worth…

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Word Wednesday – Megillah

Word Wednesday • “Megillah” is my word for WordWednesday. Definition: • Noun: Scroll, volume, long story, referenced in the Book of Esther, which is read aloud at the festive Jewish holiday of Purim. • Slang: An elaborate, complicated production or sequence of events. Pronunciation • Pronunciation – Mĕgillāh/ muh-GHIL-uh Usage •  Last week, we celebrated joyful holiday of…

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Bibliotherapy – Children Relate to Story Characters

In the recent second edition of Princess Shayna’s Invisible Visible Gift, I included an introduction, which contains valuable information to help readers gain a better understanding of how to use the book before they begin their journey with Princess Shayna. Below are excerpts from the the introduction, which begins with a whimsical illustration of Sarah Spundah telling readers to STOP and read her important messages! “I am…

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