Is It Difficult for You to Say “No”?

An experience today, reminded me that many people find it difficult to say “No” to other people’s requests. They do not realize that it is OK for them to say “No”, nor do they know how to say “No” without feeling badly, hurting another person’s feeling or disappointing that individual. Many years ago, my Blue…

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Be Inspired… Believe “It Can Be Done!”

Today, I want to share one of my favorite poems, which our Girls Summer Camp Direct, Miss Minnie A. Cohen, often read to the campers during our Mac-Do Lodge awards campfires, on Sunday evenings. This poem has inspired me, my family members, friends, and clients for many years. Recently, this poem resonated with my husband…

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Play for Peace or Peace At Any Price

Whenever we read a newspaper, watch TV, or log on to a computer we are bombarded with  horrific, violent, and distressing stories from around the world and in our own communities. My Blue Brain is deeply disturbed by these stories. A few weeks ago I was speaking with John Guarrine, a Blue Brain long-time colleague,…

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Researching and Revising A New Book Is More Fun On A Summer Porch!

My Brain Loves being Green! For the past two days, I have sitting on our porch enjoying the beautiful summer days in Chicago being Green: Writing, Revising, and Researching! In my last blog post on July 9th, I explained about my Green Brain writing process for my new What Color Is Your Brain? When Caring…

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Refreshing Summer Spinach Borscht Recipe Is A Glazov Family Favorite!

You know it is summertime in our home when the old Spinach Borscht pot comes out of the cabinet. My remarkable Green Brain mother-in-law, later lovingly referred to as “Grandma Lil,” gave me my 6-quart enameled Spinach Borscht pot as a bridal show gift, 47 years ago. My introduction to Spinach Borscht was in the…

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Sensational Summer Tips about Vacations, Visitors, Spinach Borscht, and Living Life Well

Summer has finally arrived in Chicago and my June 2014 BrainBuzz Newletter has been published.  This month’s newsletter will offer you sensational summer tips about vacations, visitors, spinach borscht, and living life well. Below are header highlights from the newsletter. Your Brain Color Summer Vacations and Visitors Yellow Brainers arrange for well-planned vacations. Blue Brainers…

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