The Mother of the Bride plays a significant role in a wedding and customarily offers her daughter sage advice.

A few days ago an article about Secretary State, Hillary Rodham Clinton grabbed my attention. The feature focused on Chelsea's interfaith wedding, which will take place tomorrow.

Mrs. Clinton was quoted as saying, "Over the years, so many of the barriers that prevented people from getting married, crossing lines of faith or color or ethnicity have just disappeared," she said. "Because what's important is:

'Are your making a responsible decision?
Have you thought it through?
Do you understand the consequences?'

And I think in the world that we're in today we need more of that."

I couldn't resist adding the "Brain Colors" to Mrs. Clinton's statement. The words she chose demonstrated her "Green/Yellow Brain" perspective about marriage.

The follow are the similar Mother of the Bride statements according to their "Brain Colors":

Yellow Brain Mother: Are your making a responsible decision? Have your made a plan about your future? 
Do you understand how accountable you are to one another?

Blue Brain Mother: Are your making a truthful decision? Have you talked it through? Do you honestly understand each other?

Green Brain Mother: Are your making a logical decision? Have you analyzed your relationship?  Do you understand the ramifications of marriage?

Orange Brain Mother: Are your making a whole-hearted decision? Have you embraced the changes in your life? Do you understand how open-minded you need to be?'

Which Mother of the Bride are you, have you been, experienced or want to be?

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Do you listen to the words you and others use?

Have you ever wondered why some people say, "No problem." after you say, "Thank you."

I do, especially, when I have called about a problem.

I appreciate words.

Often, my "Author's Point of View" makes me cranky when I hear words used and abused.

I understand that the customer service representative is there to help me and they may not feel it is a problem to assist me. However, he or she does not have the problem.  I find it disconcerting because I  have the problem or I would not have contacted them.

I also find the phrase perplexing after I make a purchase and say "Thank you";
and the cashier replies, "No Problem."

Why is that a problem? It makes no sense. I just gave them my money.

Whatever happened to "You are welcome" or "You're welcome?

When my "Yellow Brain" is feeling extremely well mannered, my reply to others' "No problem" is:
 "I did not give you a problem!"


I think it should be "no problem" to say:

        YOU ARE


What words do you think are used and abuse?

Sheila N. Glazov, Author, Personality Type Expert, Professional Speaker and Educator
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In May, I received the following message in my website email box:

"Do you offer any training programs for facilitating workshops. I am based at the University of South Africa and am running a project on Positive Discipline in Education , together with the National Department of Education, and would love to be able to implement the Brain Colour in our workshops with the children." Jennifer Roberts Buck

I was thrilled with the message and immediately emailed Jenny. It was exciting to learn about her project and I was curious to know how she learned about What Color Is Your Brain? . Jenny said she also has a "Blue Brain ", so I was not surprised when shared all the details about her project and told me that she discovered my book in the university library. 

Next, we two "Blue Brain Educators" became friends on Facebook. Then we set up a time to chat about collaborating for the August conference in Durban , where Jenny is presenting a workshop on Positive Discipline in Education. The attendees will be a large group of teachers, parents, pupils, the Pro Vice Chancellor of the University of South Africa and the Ministers of Education from the various provinces in South Africa.

A few weeks ago we attempted to Skype each other. However, that did not work. We used Facebook Chat for three hours. I was traveling and Jenny was on vacation, so we did not reconnect for several weeks. Then we made plans to talk again this week. My "Green Brain" had researched a solution on a Skype forum to re-connect with one another. I emailed Jenny the files to and eliminated enable us to connect on Skype, as the forum suggested.

Today, we attempted a Skype conversation. However, it failed. Jenny said that her teenage daughter talks to her American friends on ooVoo. I thought ooVoo was a South African or Zulu term that I was unfamiliar with. We chuckled about my perspective and then I immediately downloaded the ooVoo. It worked and we continued our planning. We could feel our eagerness to share information and collaborate with one another through our computer screens.

Now, our challenge is to develop a What Color Is Your Brain? program that will engage and educate the diverse learners, especially the the 60%-70% of the Zulu parents who are illiterate. I asked Jenny if they would be seated in "Cooperative Learning " groups. She said "Yes" and they will also have interpreters available to assist with translation.

Our goal is to make each attendee comfortable, help them determine their "Brain Colors" and learn how to transfer and apply what they have learned to their personal and professional lives.

We have a tremendous amount of "Yellow Brain" planning and organization to complete in a few weeks. However, our "Orange Brain" excitement is motivating us toward this remarkable opportunity!



I am most grateful for the technology that has connected Jenny and me;
and our passion to share What Color Is Your Brain? with others in our communities!

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While traveling to Palm Springs, California many years ago, my mother was seated next to a handsome gentleman in the first class section of the aircraft.  Right after take off her seat mate stretched his left arm out in front of his body and rhythmically began to open and close his fist.

My "Blue Brain" mother became concerned and thought that he was not feeling well.

She inquired, "Excuse me, are you feeling OK?"

He respond, "I'm fine thank you. I'm just letting go of my problems and negative thoughts."

"Splendid," my mother said.

When her "Yellow Brain" began to worry, Mother would practice his relaxing technique
to reduce her stress and remove troublesome thoughts.



What a simple activity and metaphorical solution:
Unclench your problems. 
Fan you finger apart to free yourself of detrimental thoughts.
Release and Relax!

Try it and see if it works for you.
I have found it to be most helpful, especially combined with Pranayama Yoga breathing.

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When I saw this cartoon by Bunny Hoest and John Reiner I couldn't resist sharing such a humorous perspective about our romanticc relationships and personality types.



Of course, the husband is definitely a "Yellow Brain " individual, who according to his personality trait "Always has to be right."

The following are tips about his wife's perspective according to her Brain Color .

Yellow Brain Wife: Planned on marring "Mr. Right", but also needs be right.
Blue Brain Wife: When "Mr. Right" doesn't agree with her opinion, her feelings are hurt.
Green Brain Wife: Often thinks that "Mr. Right" also is "Mr. Know It All". 
Orange Brain Wife: Finds "Mr. Right's" correctness wrong and annoying.
 
And they lived happily ever after???!!!

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About 12 years ago, before you could order or download calendars and organizational software online or utilize the ones that are included in other computer programs were available, I purchased AnyTime Organizer . 

I was in Office Max purchasing another computer program when a box that advertised:
"Easy to Use!" and "Categorize by Color" lassoed my "Yellow Brain" attention.
At the time I think it cost $20.00. What a bargain. I now using the 11th Deluxe version.

The advertising was truthful. I can categorize my business and personal contacts, appointment and tasks according to my Brain Colors. For example:
Yellow: To Do Tasks
Blue: Family and Friends
Green: Business and Books
Orange: Entertainment

Today, I needed to confirm a What Color Is Your Brain? workshop at the Downers Grove Library for April 2011. However, when I check the calendar the National, Jewish and Christian Holidays were missing. I sent an email to customer service explaining my problem. Donte Stafford, the Technical Support Specialist, immediately sent me directions for downloading the holidays. However, that didn't work. When I emailed Dante my new problem he immediately responded with a file that I saved and attached to my calendar. Presto. It was done! Thank you, Donte!

I always say, "It doesn't take a lot to make me happy." and efficient customer service make make me ecstatic!

If you are looking for a creative and colorful way to stay organized check out Individual Software for their AnyTime program. They also have other programs that might interest you and you have my testimonial about their responsive and excellent customer service.





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My "Green Brain " always learn something new or revisits information from a previous post when my friend, Karen Hanrahan, a.k.a Mother Earth blogs. Karen's post are well written, knowledgeable, gracious and thoughtful. The bonus is her lovely photography.

Today, Karen shared a post from Diane MacEachern, one of Karen's fellow green moms blogger, who wrote a well researched and thought-provoking article about organic bug repellents.

Diane's post piqued my interest because our Chicago summer has been sizzling and stinging; and our granddaughter's skin is very sensitive and her uncomfortable bites look more like moth balls, than mosquito bites.





 
I hope you will find this article helpful for keeping you and your lovedones bite-free!

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My "Yellow Brain" still believes in the old fashion "Emily Post" etiquette of writing  "Thank You" notes.

Before, I was married my mother ordered a copper embossing plate designed with my SNA monogram. It was used to personalize the fine Crane stationery note cards that we purchased at Marshal Field's to acknowledge birthday, Bat Mitzvah, Chanukah and graduation gifts. I loved the lining of the envelopes that matched the color of my monogram.

I can remember how excited I was to returned to the Marshall Field's stationary section and order a new copper plate with my SG monogram for my bridal shower and wedding gift "Thank You" notes.

Through the year, I have also enjoyed sending unconventional note cards. While studying at the University of Iowa Summer Writing Festival, I loved visiting the Prairie Lights Bookstore, in the Iowa City mall. There I discovered many unusual cards and post cards, besides the incredible selection of books.

Since, my favorite movie is the Wizard OZ, I was delighted when I found a boxed set post cards with illustrations from the book All Things Oz. I also purchased books of post cards entitled  "Women Writers" and "Gal Pals" from Pomegranate Art Books.



If you do not like writing notes, these creative post cards can make the task more enjoyable.
To quote  Mary Poppins, "In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and ‘snap’, the job’s a game."

Thank you!

Sheila N. Glazov , Author, Personality Type Expert, Professional Speaker and Educator
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A few weeks ago, my "Green Techie Brain" decided to purchase the new Microsoft Office 2010 .

My purpose: to utilize the new PowerPoint program to easily make my What Color Is Your Brain? slides in to movies and create trailers for my book. I went to my local Costco and purchased the upgrade. I had a few problems that Microsoft fixed immediately and I was read to begin the tutorials.

Everything was going along well until our son, Noah, asked to use my computer and deleted a Norton program for my ID and Password. The next day I called Microsoft. However, after 6 hours and 3 different technicians I decided to call Norton, since the my ID and Password program was no longer working and the problems began with their securityprogram.

When I called Norton, they switched me to technicians that I thought were part of Norton AntiVirus, which is included in our Comcast account. To my surprise, the technician was with iYogi. Norton has an agreement iYogi to handle their software issues.

I was very impressed with the iYogi service and immediately signed up for the service program. Since then I have used the program many times. Now, my husband and publicist have also signed up for the service. I wanted to share the iYogi because the service is effective and efficient; and the technicians are extremely polite, prompt and patient.

As with my yoga practice, iYogi has given me a sense of relaxation, comfort and peace of mind.



Namaste!

Sheila N. Glazov , Author, Personality Type Expert, Professional Speaker and Educator
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Today, July 12th is our eldest son is celebrating his 40th birthday. I can hardly believe that we have a son who is 40! I have a indelible a picture in my mind and feeling in my heart of our elation when he was born at 6:50am.

We enjoyed a family celebration on Saturday and called Joshua this morning to wish him a "Happy Birthday!"

Joshua chuckled when I said, "Now, that you are a father you can understand how much Dad and I love you!" As his Aunt Michelle says, "I love you more than tongue can tell!"

From the time Joshua was 8 years old until he was 19 Joshua celebrated his birthday at Camp Shewahmegon on Lake Owen in Drummond, Wisconsin. It was a special treat for Joshua because the remarkable camp owner and director, Bill Will, also celebrates his birthday on July 12th, as does our cousin Steven Elrod and Michelle Glazov Vogel, and one of Joshua's favorite camp counselors, Bob Cunningham.

"Happy Birthday to Joshua, Bill, Steven, Michelle, Bob and any else celebrating on July 12th; and year filled with and Best Wishes for an abundance of Good Health, Love, Joy, Contentment and Laughter!"

Enjoy!

Sheila N. Glazov , Author, Personality Type Expert, Professional Speaker and Educator
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My apologies for not posting lately.

Jordan's sister passed away suddenly from a heart attack. I am attempting to get back into a normal routine after the the funeral arrangements and the Shiva that was held at our home, since my sister-in-law, Sandy, lived in Atlanta, GA.

It's difficult to make sense out of Sandy's passing, she was only 64 years old and enjoying life to the fullest. She had some health challenges, but not at we thought were life threatening.

Our niece and her husband and our nephew and his wife were finding it difficult to explain "Grandma Bubble's" death to their children. I ordered Leo Buscaglia's book, The Fall of Freddie the Leaf, to make the explanation easier to understand. It is a beautifully written book that explains life and death to children of all ages.

Another book that offers me comfort is entitled First Love and Other Poems that was written by Frances Woodworth Howells. It was a gift from my college roommate for my birthday 45 years ago.

Sorrow
Life's melody is sadly out of tune
When memories must live with us too soon.

In his eulogy, Rabbi Steve Lowenstein shared George Bernard Shaw's quote about life that made the sad melody a little easier to listen. His words made me think about Sandy and what a splendid torch of love, gentleness, humor, creativity and courage she was in all our lives.  



"Life is no brief candle to me.
It is a sort of splendid torch,
which I have got a hold of for the moment,
and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible
before handing it on to future generations."

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If a Brain Color workshop is longer than an hour the participants are divided into their Brain Color Groups to answer specific questions that the client and I feel will be beneficial to the them. The activity is a "Sneak A Peak Into Your Personality"!

It demonstrate how the four "Brain Colors" perceive each other depending on the group questions and how their "Brain Colors" influence the different issues in their relationships and circumstances.

Below are are few examples: How do you...

1. Build rapport with others? - Professional/Co-workers
2. Handle conflict and get along with the “different” people you are related to? - Personal
3. Deal with a crisis? - Parenting
4. Manage issues that interfere with your best teaching practices? - Teaching
5. Encourage (motivate) your team members? - Leadership
6. Learn and work best in a classroom? - Students
7. Make time for each other in your relationship? - Romantic

It is  fascinating to see how the Brain Colors demonstrate their unique behavior by the way they work together, utilize their colored markers and design their answers on the sheets of flip chart paper.

Yellow Brainers: Organize themselves and their answers quickly and within or before the time limit. Their chart has well planned with numbers or bullet points.

Blue Brainers: Begin brainstorming and have to be encourage to stop talking and get to work. Their chart is colorful, creative and artistic.

Green Brainers: Find it difficult to work together, since they like to work alone. Their chart is always written in "Green" magic marker and is alphabetized or numbered.

Orange Brainers:  forget to write down their answers or run out of paper and time because they are having so much fun. Their chart is cleverly designed and/or a mess.



Have Fun and "Sneak A Peek Into Your Personality" and Others'!

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Lucia, is the pharmacist at our local Walgreens drug store. She is familiar with my commitment to raise funds for a cure for diabetes, create a greater awareness about diabetes and offer education to other families who deal with the daily challenges of diabetes.

Over the years we have known each other, we have spoken about my children's "Brain Color " book, Princess Shayna's Invisible Visible Gift and the heroine, Princess Shayna who has Type1 diabetes. While  I was researching information for Purr-fect Pals: A Kid, A Cat and Diabetes, my picture book for children with diabetes, Lucia was most helpful.

This afternoon, I received a call from Lucia telling me that she just spoke to a women who said she would be thrilled to know more about Purr-fect Pals. She also said that the woman had created a bear for children to help them adjust to their diabetes regime and taking insulin shots.



I immediately asked, "Is the bear's name Rufus and the woman, Carol Cramer?"

Lucia paused a moment and said, "Yes, how did you know all that?"

I chuckled and said, "Carol and I met 13 year ago when she was selling Rufus, whom she created for her son, Brain, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when he was 3 years old; and I was selling Princess Shayna's Invisible Visible Gift at the Chicago Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Gala."

Lucia said that when Carol told her about Rufus she immediately thought of me and told Carol that she knew a woman who has written a picture book for children with diabetes.

Carol immediately said, "Please, give her my email address and phone number and ask to contact me."

And that was the beginning of Carol's and my "Diabetes Connection " and re-connection.

When Lucia and I ended our conversation I instantly called Carol. She was shocked and delighted when I told her I was the woman. Our "Blue Brains" caught up on our lives and we talk about opportunities to work together. We had lost touch over the years. She was busy with her work and family, as I was with mine.

We've scheduled a meeting for Friday and we are eagerly awaiting our re-connection, which is easy and convenient because we only live 10 minutes away from one another.

My daily affirmation is "THRIVING".
I was drawn to the spelling and the sound of the letters as I speak the word.
Most of all, I love the definition in my Webster's Collegiate Dictionary (copyright 1960):
to grow vigorously!

    

I'll keep you posted on my Diabetes Connection:
Two Mothers, A Bear, A Book and
how we all are THRIVING!

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You might be wondering about the strange blog title. I promise it will make sense to you by the end of this post.

In December, I decided I was going expand my "Green Brain Technology Skills" and begin an email marketing campaign. Go Daddy hosts this blog and also provides an Express Email Marketing program. I like their 24/7 and helpful customer service so it was easy decision. What wasn't so easy was their program.

My husband often describes me as a "terrier." Jericho, our first family dog was a Bedlington Terrier.We quickly learned that terriers are stubborn, known for their determination to hold to anything they clench in their jaws and have a
"I will not not giving up!" personality.

After copious frustrating phone calls, having my Grandchildren's baby sitter import all my email addresses into and an Excel spreadsheet, and creating several versions of my email newsletter; I did something that does not come naturally to me...

I gave up!

I decide to use the Constant Contact Email Marketing program until Go Daddy's program was revised. I am a very "Yellow Brain Loyal Customer."

In the mean time, Go-Daddy asked me to share creative problem solving suggestions as a focus group participant. They were very generous and offered me a $50.00 Gift Certificate of my choice for my time.
 
In February, I published my first Brain Buzz Newsletter. The responses to my publication were complimentary and positive. In March, I called my contact at Go-Daddy to see if the revised program was complete, as he had said it would be.

I discovered that it was not available yet. As of two weeks ago, Go Daddy did not know when it would be, but they did know that it would not import my Microsoft Outlook emails. My "Green Brain Logic" convinced my "Yellow Brain Loyalty" that I was not utilizing my time effectively, nor was I using good business sense, by not to making a commitment to continue utilizing Constant Contact's Email Marketing program.

I had to give up, again!

Last week, I called Constant Contact about having my web designer, Rosario Carrillo, insert the code for the
"Sign-Up " button for my Brain Color Tips and Brain Buzz Newsletter; plus a Bonus: Brain Color % for Adults and Children on my home page. Working with the precise Constant Contact web directions and knowledgeable customer service representatives made the process quick and easy.

Here's my analogy:
If I was experiencing a health issue that effected my brain, I would go to a brain surgeon if it needed to be removed.
I realized that I had should have gone to the brain surgeon first, not the general surgeon.
Go-Daddy, the general surgeon, offers many procedures.
Constant Contact is the brain surgeon and their only procedure is Email Marketing!

My "give up" lesson resonated with me and I trust it will with you too! 

When make future business or personal decisions,
I will go to...



The Brain Surgeon!

P.S. Please, sign up on my home page for my Brain Color Tips and Brain Buzz Newsletter; plus a Bonus: Brain Color % for Adults and Children, if you are not on my email list yet.

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One of my "Brain Color" Mantras is: "If you listen to what people say they will tell you their "Brain Color".

Lately, I've been able to capture several "Orange Brain" quotes and clues that I am excited (an "Orange Brain word) to share with you!

"I listen to everyone and then I do what I want!"

"Never in my life have I ever been Yellow!

"A 5 minute window is all I am, when I'm always late."

"I am able to pick up the pieces when everything is falling a part."

"I'm not into details."

"If you worry about what might be, and wonder what might have been, you will ignore what I am saying."

"You have to take advantage of those 'Yellow Moments', because they do not happen or come around very often."

Sometimes, you can deciphers an individual's "Brain Color" buy observing their fashion statement.

A few weeks ago was about to drive out of parking lot at Hawthorn Gardens nursery and gift store, when an bright orange SUV pulled in. My "Green Brain" curiosity kept me waiting to see the driver. I wasn't disappointed. 

A women with auburn hair, wearing, an ORANGE hat, shirt, pants, shoes and carrying a huge ORANGE purse stepped out of her car. She got my attention, which is exactly what an "Orange Brainer" would desire, just like singer, Paloma Faith in the picture below.



Do you have a similar "Orange Brain" perspective
or know someone whodoes?

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I enjoyed Daniel Pink's book, A Whole New Mind: Why Right Brainers Will Rule the Future. Especially, since it focused utilizing all our "Brain Color " attributes and abilities. It also acknowledged and encouraged the "Blue and Orange Brain Creative Thinkers".

His new book, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, just arrived and I"m looking forward to another educational and insightful reading experience.

The Mr. Pink states, “Most of us believe that the best way to motivate ourselves and others is with external rewards like money—the carrot-and-stick approach. That’s a mistake, the secret to high performance and satisfaction—at work, at school, and at home—is the deeply human need to direct our own lives, to learn and create new things, and to do better by ourselves and our world.”

This quote motivated my problem solving "Green Brain". At our last WIN ( Women In Networking) board meeting the officers made a  decision try out a new format for one of our 30 second introductions per month. We wanted to enhance the introduction opportunity to keep our introductions fresh.

Our New format is: Each members states her name, business and then give a BRIEF answer to the helpful/ thought-provoking question for the day.

As V.P of Education, my job is to pose the question. At our general meeting this morning, I asked: Share “one word” which motivates you every day grow your business? Examples: integrity, networking, money.

I began with my "Energetic Orange Brain" that couldn't keep myself from using more than one word. I offered: Education, Teaching, Learning. Each is significant to me because of of the passion I feel when I am teaching my clients about their Brain Colors and learning new ideas from my clients, books, other individuals and life experiences!

All the other women thoughtfully jumped right in. The member's comment were surprising, insightful and meaningful. They revealed a stratified perspective about each woman and her business. Below are some of the "Motivating" words:

Creating ~ Impact ~ Results ~ Empower ~ Educate ~Taking Care
Continuing Education ~ Focus Attention ~ Self-Satisfaction 
Toyota (do not settle in and become too comfortable as the car manufacturer did)
Nurture ~ Gratifying ~ Connected Build Relationships ~ Dynamics 
Passion ~ Character ~ Integrity ~ Relationships 
Children ~ Trust ~ Peace of Mind ~ Potential ~ Networking!


What word(s) motivate you in your
business and/or your personal life?

Please, send me a comment and I will add them to the list!

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Asking people what part of their childhood would they would return to if they could is one of my favorite questions!

My husband would respond, "High School" and my "Orange Brain" would enthusiastically respond, "Summer Camp". To be specific it would be Mac-Do Lodge Summer Camp for Girls.

My "Overnight" camp was on Lake Delevan in Delevan, Wisconsin. Over the 8 years I was fortunate to attend camp, I made life long friendships, learned the skills of teamwork, leadership and organization that I still practice in my personal and professional life. Camp also introduced me to my love of inspirational poetry, horseback riding, song writing, "??!! on a stick" dinners, and songs that I can still sing perfectly and remember all the words
(over 50 years later).

It's always this time I reminisce about getting myself and our boys ready for "Over-night" camp by shopping for camp clothes, sewing name tags in clothing and packing trunks.

Brenda Ferber, a fellow "lover of her summer camp" and member of our Illinois Chapter of The Society of Childrens Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI-IL) has written a remarkable book about a little girl and her summer camp experience.

Below is Brenda guest author contribution.  

"Early June has always been my favorite time of the year. School is ending, and summer adventures are about to begin. Anything can happen! As a child, my favorite thing to do in the summer was to go to sleepaway camp. And as a parent? My favorite thing to do in the summer is to send my children to sleepaway camp!

My kids have been going to camp for seven years, now. But I remember well their first summers away. I remember my husband being nervous. He feared he would miss the kids. He feared we would be giving up the opportunity to make family memories in the warm summer sun. Our kids were nervous, too. They feared they would be homesick. They feared the unknown.

But do you know what happened? My kids had the time of their lives and couldn’t wait to go back the next summer. They came home more mature, more independent, more confident in their own skin. And my husband discovered we had plenty of time to make family memories with our kids. While they were at camp, we were able to focus on just being a couple. Our friends called us empty-nesters. But that’s not how we felt. We told them we were newlyweds!

If you have a child heading to camp this summer, you and your child might be feeling all kinds of emotions. One way to deal with the excitement and anxiety of a new situation is to read together, and my book, Jemma Hartman, Camper Extraordinaire, could be the perfect story to help calm your nerves and open up a dialogue about all things camp.


Jemma Hartman, Camper Extraordinaire tells the story of 11-year-old Jemma heading to camp for the first time. She is so excited to reunite with her best friend, who has moved away a year ago. Imagine Jemma’s disappointment when she discovers her best friend is coming to camp with her cousin. Suddenly, Jemma is caught in a friendship triangle. Will her jealousy and insecurity prevent her from being a camper extraordinaire? Or will she rise to the occasion and learn a thing or two about friendship? Set at a traditional camp in the northern woods of Wisconsin, readers will love the camp activities: everything from sailing and water-skiing to campfires and talent shows.

If you’ve ever gone to sleepaway camp, you know the magic that happens there. It was this magic I aimed to capture in my book." 

Jemma Hartman, Camper Extraordinaire is a perfect gift if you were a camper, are a camper or know a camper!



View the new Jemma Hartman, Camper Extraordinaire book trailer .

Have fun reading and camping!
 
Sheila N. Glazov , Author, Personality Type Expert, Professional Speaker and Educator
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My last Reiki class was in 1996. I had enjoyed and appreciated the natural energy-healing therapy, which balanced and realigned the color Charkras (energy centers) in my body. After so many years,  I knew I needed a realignment.

This afternoon, I extended my "Green Brain " knowledge with a four hour Reiki session with remarkable Reiki Master, Inna Donick. Ina and I are both member of WIN , Women in Management.

My "Blue Brain" intuitively felt the immediate energy shift in my body. Many circumstance influence the balance of energy in our lives, such as: Food, family, work, stress, travel, illness, death and birth.

I am eager to begin my new Reiki practice on myself and my loved ones!


Cheers to the new energy balance in my life!
Thank you, Ina!

Sheila N. Glazov , Author, Personality Type Expert, Professional Speaker and Educator
Click the “Like” button on my new What Color Is Your Brain? Facebook Fan Page
Take a Brain Color Quiz , and learn about my What Color Is Your Brain? book and workshops  
10% of the royalties from the sale of my book is allocated to JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) 

        

When I learned about Mrs. Obama's campaign against Obesity I was delighted. However, I was disappointed that she did not emphasize the significant affect obesity has on diabetes.

Every one who knows me, understands that my "Blue Brain and Heart" passionately speak and write about diabetes management, finding a cure for diabetes, and diabetes being a world wide epidemic.

I'm sure each one of us knows some one who lives with the challenges and/or complications of diabetes. The following statistics were printed in the Spring 2010 Spring Issue of JDRF Count Down Magazine:

Every 30 seconds - Frequency of diabetes diagnosis in the U.S.

24 Million - Number of adults and children with diabetes in the U.S.

1.6 Million Plus - Number individuals diagnosed with diabetes every year

1 in 3 - Americans born in 2000 who are at risk for developing diabetes in their life time

The following statistics demonstrate the tremendous cost of diabetes management:

1 in 5 - Proportion of health care dollars spent on diabetes in the U.S.

$174 BILLION - Annual cost of diabetes to the U.S.economy in 2007
Image how much more it must cost in 2010!

2.3 times higher - Medical expenses for individuals in the U.S. who have diabetes compared to the people who do not suffer from diabetes

32% - The percentage of Medicare budget that is spent on diabetes

The risks of other health related issues and complications is much higher for individuals who have diabetes, than those who do not.

2 to 4 times higher - Risk of stroke or heart attacks for Americans who have diabetes, than others who do not have diabetes.

Over the next 25 years, the number of Americans
with diabetes is predicted to nearly double;
and the cost of diabetes is predicted to almost triple.



Please, share this information with your family members, friends and colleagues!

Sheila N. Glazov , Author, Personality Type Expert, Professional Speaker and Educator
Click the “Like” button on my new What Color Is Your Brain? Facebook Fan Page
Take a Brain Color Quiz, and learn about my What Color Is Your Brain? book and workshops  
10% of the royalties from the sale of my book is allocated to JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation)  

        

Do you ever notice that your brain process is foggy, you are really tired, but you cannot figure out why? You're eating properly, getting enough sleep and exercise, and still feel like a sloth. This happens to my body and my brain when I need a chiropractic adjustment .

Today, I felt like a Raggedy Ann doll.

My "Faded Brain Colors " and my exhausted body signaled me to call my chiropractor, Dr. Randy Horning at his Absolute Wellness and Rehab Office.

While, I was there he offered me information about Scoliosis and asked if I would share it with families I know.

I told him I would also share the information in a blog post. I remembered that one of my friend's daughter's had Scoliosis when she was 8 years old. It was a scary, painful and uncomfortable experience for her and her family.

According to Dr. Horning, "Scoliosis is tragic and It causes both physical pain and emotional suffering. This sideways bending of the spine shows up as abnormal posture and then finally, deformity. If allowed to advance, it can interfere with the lungs, heart, and many other vital organs.  

Scoliosis affects boys and more frequently, girls, between the ages of 8 to 18 . The cause varies. Some are born with this spinal deviation (congenital) . Others get it from assuming a distorted head or hip position (acquired). Sadly, in many cases the cause is still unknown.


THERE IS HOPE. Early detection is critical. A thorough examination by a Chiropractor can detect scoliosis in its early stage. Then, corrective action can begin at once. Chiropractic has been found to be effective in the treatment of scoliosis." Dr. Horning, generously offers gift certificate for Scoliosis examination at no charge.

Dr. Randy, "Thank you" for the Scoliosis information and adjustment. I came home from my appointment and about 45 minutes later I felt more energetic and my "Brain Colors" were bright, again!

Sheila N. Glazov , Author, Personality Type Expert, Professional Speaker and Educator
Click the “Like” button on my new What Color Is Your Brain? Facebook Fan Page
Take a Brain Color Quiz and learn about my What Color Is Your Brain? book and workshops  
10% of the royalties from the sale of my book is allocated to JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation)