Sheila Glazov - Author. Speaker. Educator

WOW-WOMEN ON WORKING

Sheila Glazov Author Speaker — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:27:00 GMT

More about the WOW meeting I attended Wednesday night with my friend, Sandy.

The Careerpartners3 facilitators and founders of the WOW group: Women on Work and facilitators are Joy Maguire-Dooley, Sally Morrison and Teri Clancy. The three women proudly say that they "live our mission by offering career coaching, career and job search workshops and motivational public speaking. WOW- what a "Blue Brain" mission statement!

Career Partners3 also recently launched their new book, A Taste for Work, on October 7, 2009 at their monthly WOW meeting. A Taste for Work combines two of life’s most basic elements-work and food and is a best practices job search book that also talks about life, family, and food.

The speaker for Wednesday night's meeting was Luisa Buehler from The Hire Solutions Employment Corporation presented a program call “The Generation Gap: Whose Rules Rule?” Luisa discussed some of the following: There seems to be new rules in the workplace. What are they? Do you fit in the workplace when you are past a certain age?

One of the break-out sessions: What’s with all the "Green Brain" Twittering? was facilitated by Wendy McCormick, a speaker, career coach and author, who is a job search expert.

I also learned that individuals born before the Boomers in 1946 are not "War Babies" Generation, we are now referred to as "Traditionalists" Generation.

I enjoyed the energizing evening with my friend Sandy,
learning helpful and insightful information, and
meeting so many dynamic WOW women!

Sheila N. Glazov, Author, Personality Type Expert, Professional Speaker and Educator
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COUNTRY MUSIC - CHARLIE POOLE

Sheila Glazov Author Speaker — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:22:00 GMT

Yesterday, I was driving to meet my friend in Wheaton for an early dinner. Sandy had invited me to attend the evening WOW (Women on Work) meeting hosted by her friend, Joy Maguire-Dooley and her partners, Teri Clancy and Sally Morrison of Career Partners3 .

The meeting was being held at the satellite Rice Campus of IIT. My father's alma matter keeps showing up in my life... more "Blue Brain" Serendipity.

As I was driving, I was listening to WBEZ- Chicago Public Radio. The host was discussing country singer, Charlie Poole. As a writer, I enjoy country music and lyric because of the plot and character development. I've always loved the banjo. The finger picking reminds me of a child skipping.

The host and his guest began discussing Charlies brief life and his extensive talent, then they played a song, with lyric that were unfamiliar to me until the closing lines of the song; which I hadn't thought of since my father passed away, over 32 years,.

My father was tone deaf, as I am, but he loved to sing a funny little song that never failed to make me laugh, especially since my mother and I had freckles ...

"And though they say her breath is sweet,
I would rather smell her feet
She' my freckle-faced consumptive Mary Jane."

I never knew where the lyrics came from until yesterday.
A sweet reminiscence of my father singing lines from that
long forgotten county composition...
made me laugh and my heart smile!

I hope they'll make you laugh!

Hungry Hash House written in 1926 by Charlie Poole.

I'm a boarder and I dwell in that second-rate hotel
If I stay here long, I think I'll go insane;
For I lay here on my bunk and I cannot reach my trunk
And the board I would break a millionaire.

   Oh they feed on chicken pie, if you eat it you will die
   The meat you cannot cut it with a sword;
   Oh, there's undertakers hangin' 'round, for there's good work to be found
   In that all-go-hungry hash house where I board.

Oh, they carried me upstairs one night, you would need a fork and knife
It was something they had never done before;
Oh, the fleas all held me down while the cheesecake scarrped around
In that all-go-hungry hash house where I board.

   Oh, the beefsteak it was rare and the butter had red hair
   And the baby had its feet both in the stew;
   Oh, the eggs you dared not touch, if you kicked one it would hatch
   In that all-go-hungry hash house where I go.

Well, she promised she would meet me when the clock struck seventeen
At the stock-yards just five miles outside of town;
Where there's pig's feet and pig's ears, and tough old Texas steers
Sell for sirloin steak at nineteen cents a pound.

   She's my darling, she's my daisy. She's hump-backed and she's crazy,
   She's knock-kneed, she's bow-legged and she's lame;
   And though they say her breath is sweet, I would rather smell her feet
   She' my freckle-faced consumptive Mary Jane.

Recorded by Charlie Poole, New Lost City Ramblers

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SWINE FLU OR COLD SYMPTOMS!?

Sheila Glazov Author Speaker — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:46:00 GMT

Many thanks to my friend and "Blog Mentor" Karen Hanarahan a.k.a Mother Earth who thanked nutritionist Barbara Lagoni for sharing this information. Ladies, I appreciate your thought-provoking "Green Brain Information"!

Karen wrote: The Difference Between Cold And Swine Flu Symptoms

"I did take creative license with a bit of this info for readability purposes. The email it came in had a table and mixed fonts etc. Turns out Dr Vinay, the person who wrote this information appears to be nothing more than an urban legend. Errrrrrr.

I don't care. I liked the descriptive details that compare the flu to a cold, and none of the suggestions in my opinion can cause any harm. So there.

My point is to take it on, washing your hands and taking your vitamins can't hurt you!! Gargling and rinsing your nostrils ? Maybe that's over the top! Maybe not!!

If you have the flu, specifically swine flu

you will have a fever - 80% of all flu cases have a fever,often above 100 degrees and for several days
you will have a dry, non-mucous producing cough
you will have the chills - 60% of those who have the flu have the chills
you will experience moderate to severe tiredness
you will have a headache - 80% of all flu cases experience headaches
you will have chest discomfort, often severe
flu onset is rapid within 3-6 hours, the symptoms high fever, aches and pains are sudden

Where as with a cold...

no fever is present
those with a cold often have a hacking productive cough
you can be slightly body achy with a cold
a stuffy nose is very common with a cold
no chills when you have a cold
you may feel slightly tired
cold symptoms develop over days
a sore throat is common with a cold

The above information was sourced from: Dr. Vinay Goyal who is an MBBS,DRM,DNB (Intensivist and Thyroid specialist) having clinical experience of over 20 years. Presently, he is heading our Nuclear Medicine Department and Thyroid clinic at Riddhivinayak Cardiac and Critical Centre, Malad (W).

He further states:

The only portals of entry of the HiNi virus are the nostrils and mouth/throat. In a global epidemic of this nature, it's almost impossible not coming into contact with H1N1 in spite of all precautions. Contact with H1N1 is not so much of a problem as proliferation is.
While you are still healthy and not showing any symptoms of H1N1 infection, in order to prevent proliferation, aggravation of symptoms and development of secondary infections, some very simple steps, not fully highlighted in most official communications, can be practiced (instead of focusing on how to stock some flu medication ):

1. Frequent hand-washing (well highlighted in all official communications). This is not a Joke. Make it a ritual habit... Make it part of your daily routine... DO NOT BE LAZY...!!!

2. "Hands-off-the-face" approach. Resist all temptations to touch any part of face (unless you want to eat, bathe or slap).

3. *Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (use a mouth wash if you don't trust salt). *H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the throat/ nasal cavity to proliferate and show characteristic symptoms. Simple gargling prevents proliferation. In a way, gargling with salt water has the same effect on a healthy individual that a flu medication has on an infected one. Don't underestimate this simple, inexpensive and powerful preventative method.

4. Similar to 3 above, *clean your nostrils at least once every day with warm salt water*. Not everybody may be good at using a neti pot , but *blowing the nose hard once a day and swabbing both nostrils with cotton buds dipped in warm salt water is very effective in bringing down viral population.*

5. *Boost your natural immunity with foods that are rich in Vitamin C. Or better yet supplement your C and your zinc!!

6.* Drink as much of warm liquids as you can. *Drinking warm liquids has the same effect as gargling, but in the reverse direction. They wash off proliferating viruses from the throat into the stomach where they cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm."

You can huff and puff and blow you house in,
but keep yourself healthy...
by the hair on your chiny chin chin!

Sheila N. Glazov, Author, Personality Type Expert, Professional Speaker and Educator
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NATIONAL DIABETES MONTH-NOVEMBER

Sheila Glazov Author Speaker — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:52:00 GMT

November begins National Diabetes Month! A time to recognize and create a greater awareness about the challenges, research, educational information and management tools for children, adults and families who deal with the challenges of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

In regard to my commitment to diabetes research and education, the "Blue Brain" serendipity continues in my life. our dear friend, Robert Washlow, graciously referred me to Elizabeth Turley, Assistant Dean for Institutional Advancement, Chicago-Kent College of Law. I called Lisa and we discussed the possibilities of working together on a diabetes project.

Last May, Robert called to tell me about about Chicago-Kent's partnership with the Illinois Institute of Technology's Center for Diabetes Research and Policy. He knew Joshua (our son who has Type 1 diabetes and is an attorney) and I would be interested in the partnership, which has evolved with the support from Professor Ed Kraus, the associate professor of clinical practice at Chicago-Kent.

Professor Kraus coordinates a advocacy component to the college's diabetes work. The program offers needed legal advice, representation and advocacy for families dealing with school issue concerning their children and diabetes management in the classroom and reasonable accommodations to ensure their children's safety and protection and their right to a nondiscriminatory learning environment.

Here's another connection... My father (who had Type 2 diabetes) graduated from Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) with a Mechanical Engineering degree in 1924. At that time IIT was called Armour Institute of Technology. My father was the founder Lab-Line Instruments, a company that manufactured laboratory equipment for hospital and university research labs. I'm confident my father would have also described this unique educational and research partnership as remarkable and encouraging.

Lisa also sent me two timely diabetes related links after our conversation. One was in USA Today that quoted Professor Kraus and discussed all of the diabetes issues we discussed; and the other was an article that appeared in the Chicago Tribune on October 28, which high-lighted IIT’s works.

"Congratulations" and "Thank You" to everyone
who works to keep our children safe in school
and find a cure for diabetes!

Sheila N. Glazov, Author, Personality Type Expert, Professional Speaker and Educator
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OUR BEWITCHING PERSONALITIES

Sheila Glazov Author Speaker — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:51:00 GMT

While reading an Edith Wharton quote and I was reminded about our Brain Colors, how we see ourselves and more significantly how others see us (and our personalities traits).

"After all, one knows one's weak points so well,
that it's rather bewildering to have critics
overlook them and invent others."

Are you bewildering, bewitching or beguiling?

Happy Halloween!

Sheila N. Glazov, Author, Personality Type Expert, Professional Speaker and Educator
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MY RADIO INTERVIEW

Sheila Glazov Author Speaker — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:10:00 GMT

Now, you can listen to my What Color Is Your Brain? radio interview with Joe Fermano, the radio of host of "How To Use Your Life™" that aired last Tuesday, October 27th on WNJC 1360 AM in Philadelphia.

My interview was most engaging and fun. Some of the topic we discussed were:The basic attributes of the adults' and children's different Brain Colors, how to celebrate "Hassle-Free Holidays", my commitment to JDRF and how individuals' can change their Brain Colors.

Joe is a quintessential and knowledgeable "Green Brain" professional. My "Blue Brain" felt so comfortable I thought I was chatting a friend I had known for years. Joe was the most "Yellow Brain" prepared host I have ever worked with and I am looking forward to future interviews on Joe's show!

Log onto Joe's website and look for the Today's Inspiring Stories & Video section to the left of Joe's Free Newsletter sign-up box.

Click on the Joe Interviews Sheila N. Glazov, Author, "What Color Is Your Brain?" link to listen in.

Please be patient, there a few commercial, Joe's introduction and synopsis of his current video blog before our interview. Or if your "Orange Brain" is too impatient, click the advance arrow, because it takes about 8 minutes for Joe to begin our interview.

I hope you enjoy the interview as much as I did
and share it with your family, friends and co-workers!

Sheila N. Glazov, Author, Personality Type Expert, Professional Speaker and Educator
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REPELLING FOR HEALTHY LUNGS

Sheila Glazov Author Speaker — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:22:00 GMT

Last Sunday, Oct. 25th was a perfect Autumn day
for Ashton, Sheryl, Sheryl's friend, Lisa, Jordan
and I to enjoy watching Joshua, participate in
Skyline Plunge! Chicago. The event was a fund-raiser for the
Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago
continue its work and mission to promote healthy lungs and fight
lung disease through research, advocacy and education.

Our grandson, Ashton, looking "up" to and for his Dad

Each participant needed to raise $1,000.00 to take the Plunge.
Joshua surpassed his goal by raising $2,200.00 and
acknowledged those who donated to the Plunge:
"For myself, my family, and those needing treatment for
respiratory diseases, thank you!"

Joshua said he was also repelling down 27 stories of the Wit Hotel

No, Joshua is not washing the windows

"in honor of my late grandmother Sylvia who suffered with breathing
complications from tuberculosis for much of her life." I toldhim that
Mimi (my mother) would have been "Kvelling" about him and
howhe honored her!

Joshua... mission accomplished

Of course, our entire family and Joshua's friends were very
proud of hisaccomplishments!

Sheila N. Glazov, Author, Personality Type Expert, Professional Speaker and Educator
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SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING LESSONS

Sheila Glazov Author Speaker — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:42:00 GMT

Last week, I began my Social Media Marketing Lessons. On Wednesday, I listened to a webinar hosted by Mark Amtower, which offered many useful tips. On Thursday evening, I began my classes with Jackie de Boer owner of Accredited Virtual Assistance and a my Social Media Marketing Consultant.

My lessons began with several other members of WIN at the Ela Township Library.

Our first lesson focused on the foundation and valuable information about how to improve our profiles on LinkedIn, Twitter (sheilaglazov) and Facebook and how utilize all of them effectively.

I have been using the three application for a while, however, I'm am eager to gain more in-depth knowledge and understanding more about coordinating all three with my website and blog.

I loved Jackie's creative "Blue Brain" descriptions:
LinkedIn is a "Chamber Mixer"
Twitter is a "Huge Party"
Facebook is a "Family Wedding"

Jackie and I will continue my lessons and a personalized strategic plan for my business and Social Media profiles. I am eager to expand my "Green Brain" technology expertise and discover how to utilize the opportunities and knowledge offered by the "Blue Brain" connectedness of Social Media Marketing.

I'll keep you "posted" on my progress!

Sheila N. Glazov, Author, Personality Type Expert, Professional Speaker and Educator
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LIVE RADIO INTERVIEW TOMORROW - OCT 27th

Sheila Glazov Author Speaker — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:09:00 GMT

You all are invited to listen to my What Color Is Your Brain? Interview with
Joe Fermano, the radio of host of his weekly radio show, How To Use Your Life™.

Listen in tomorrow, Tuesday October 27th @ 7 pm EST. Joe and I will be chatting
live on WNJC 1360 AM or click on "Live Netcast".

I had pre-interview with Joe this morning. I immediately recognized his "Brainbow" personality, which is most authentic, encouraging and engaging!

Speaking with Joe and learning about his career and passion to help others reminded of the radio host Paul Harvey.

Joe's show features interviews, success stories and inspirational ideas about "How To Use Your Life™."

I hope you will be listening in tomorrow...
I know Joe's "Yellow Brain" is planning an awesome show.

As Charles Osgood, says... "I'll see you on the radio!"

Sheila N. Glazov, Author, Personality Type Expert, Professional Speaker and Educator
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TEACHER & STUDENT REUNION

Sheila Glazov Author Speaker — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:36:00 GMT

Last Spring, I was scheduled to present a What Color Is Your Brain? luncheon program at an EWomen Networking meeting. My "Blue Brain Intuition" keep whispering, "Something joyful and exciting is going to happen at the presentation."

While I was preparing for my presentation, I discover exactly why I trusted what my intuition was whispering to me. A beautiful young woman with sparkling blue eyes came up to me said, "I am Diane Testa. Your were my third grade teacher. Yes, I remembered Diane. She had been one of my third grade students at George Washington Elementary School in Park Ridge, Illinois.

Diane had learned that I was speaking at the event from a one of her friends. I was practically speechless and overwhelmed with joyful memories when Diane introduced herself.

We had a lot of catching up to do... over 40 years worth!!

Diane and I sat next to each other during the luncheon and couldn't stop hugging and chatting. We had been asked to network with the other attendees at our table and we attempted to be polite. However, we were so engrossed with each other we could barely listen to their introductions or follow the facilitator's networking instructions.

After my What Color Is Your Brain? presentation, I immediately returned to my chair next to Diane and discovered more about her life since third grade. Learning about Diane's professional and personal journey was most inspiring. I was honored by the effort and time she made to reunite us. I admired her extraordinary courageous when she told me about her decision to become a single mother by traveling to Vietnam and adopting her precious daughter.

As a woman and her teacher, I was bursting with pride as I listened to her story.

After copious hugs and promises to stay in touch, we eventually got in our cars to return home.

Since, that time I know Diane has been very busy caring for her daughter and beginning a new career.

I was thrilled when I received pictures of Diane's adorable daughter and a message that an article she had written about her life changing journey had been published at Women's Media.

Recently, I received another message about Diane's latest professional endeavor. She is co-facilitating Finding My Good Life Workshops on October 25th and November 13th with Dr. Carole Parker. I am wishing Diane and Carole the "Best of Luck"and every success they wish for themselves and their workshop attendees.

Through the years, I have experienced many surprise reunions with former students. I consider the experiences to be a privilege and a blessing. I have learned how I touched my students' lives, and I have had the opportunity to tell them I how honored I am when I discover what admirable adult they have become!

"Diane, you are an admirable woman and I thank you for our reunion!"

Sheila N. Glazov, Author, Personality Type Expert, Professional Speaker and Educator
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MOVIE REVIEWS & RAVES

Sheila Glazov Author Speaker — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:48:00 GMT

I am excited and delighted to share a well written and "Orange Brain Fun" blog site with you.

Penelope Steiner, who is our "Lyric Opera Friend," has created a innovative movie review site entitled Peneflix.

I am not a movie buff or movie goer. However, I appreciate how well Penelope has crafted her reviews. I give her a "10+ rave review" for her personal, vivid, detailed, knowledgeable and enlightening posts!

I have found her critiques more enjoyable than watching the famed movie reviewers
on At The Movies, formerly Siskel and Ebert and The Movies.

I give Penelope's blog and reviews "two thumbs up"!

I would encourage you to make a
bag of popcorn, relax in a comfy chair,
log onto Penflix and have Fun!

Sheila N. Glazov, Author, Personality Type Expert, Professional Speaker and Educator
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MUSICAL CHAIRS AT THE SYMPHONY

Sheila Glazov Author Speaker — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:09:00 GMT

When I was a child, a favorite birthday party game was "Musical Chairs". When the music stop you did your best to find a seat and the one child left standing was out of the game.

Yesterday, Jordan and I concluded our Fall Color Vacation by driving home to attend a matinée at the Elgin Symphony. The program was the Music of Henry Mancini, conducted by Michael Berkowitz and was the 1st in the Pops series of the season.

I had changed our Saturday evening tickets to the Sunday matinée so we could enjoy another day in Door County. When I called to exchange the tickets I asked the young woman if there was going to be an pianist. We enjoy sitting on the left side of the music hall, so we can watch the magic that is created on the piano. The ticket agent said there was not going to be a piano, so changing our seats to the right side was fine for us.

When we arrived at our seats my excitement about attending the symphony began to escape like helium from a birthday balloon. I felt like I had been left standing with out a musical chair...

A grand piano was down right center on the stage.

When the overture began I noticed that the percussion section was filled with more instruments than normal. As the concert progressed, I realized that the percussion section, not the piano, was the in full display and participation. I was overjoyed!

Our "Musical Chairs" reminded me that changing my Brain Color

perspective and becoming a "Flexible Blue Brainer", instead a

"Disappointed My Plan Did Not Work Out Yellow Brainer"

offered us a Grand View and Listening Experience!

Sheila N. Glazov, Author, Personality Type Expert, Professional Speaker and Educator
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INTERNATIONAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION DAY

Sheila Glazov Author Speaker — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:34:00 GMT

Today, I received an email from Gloria Petersen,a friend, fellow professional speaker and etiquette expert. On her blog, Gloria announced that today is "International Conflict Resolution Day. Begun in 2005 by the Association for Conflict Resolution, organizations around the world are holding events on the third Thursday of October to promote awareness of creative means of
resolving conflict and to celebrate significant contributions towards this effort."

Understanding your Brain Color personality and that of other is an effective means to resolve conflict.
I think it is critical to recognize and understand the behavior and feelings that cause conflict and create compatibility for each Brain Color.

Yellow Conflict
Is judgmental and self-righteous
Becomes controlling
Complains and expresses self-pity
Demonstrates inflexibility
Worries about the future

Yellow Compatibility
Takes care of others
Completes tasks
Is prompt
Committed to work/home
Knows what is expected

Blue Conflict
Cries and becomes hysterical
Becomes depressed and remorseful
Says “I’m fine,” but really isn’t
Does not face reality
Acts irrationally

Blue Compatibility
Gets and gives hugs
Enjoys and respects nature
Is compassionate and truthful
Shares feelings openly
Trusts intuition

Green Conflict
Gives others the cold shoulder
Becomes sarcastic and critical
Shows indifference and insensitivity
Is uncooperative
Pouts

Green Compatibility
Utilizes knowledge
Satisfies curiosity
Is competent and precise
Follows a system or method
Promotes justice and fairness

Orange Conflict
Acts immaturely and is belligerent
Becomes disobedient, breaks rules
Is rude and physically aggressive
Drops out physically and emotionally
Shows compulsive behavior

Orange Compatibility
Demonstrates skillfulness
Competes with others
Is courageous and takes risks
Enjoys life’s challenges
Expresses themselves freely

Miscommunications create misunderstandings and conflicts.
Communicating and interpreting in Brain Color will you help you:
1. Interpret signals when you or someone else is having an “off color” day.
2. Decrease your internal and external conflicts.
3. Increase the compatibility and harmony in your relationships.

Conflict resolution and compatibility is not just Black and White:

Greens never want to be wrong and
Yellows always need be right.
Blues continue to talk and talk, while
Oranges need to take a hike.

Sheila N. Glazov, Author, Personality Type Expert, Professional Speaker and Educator
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BLOG ACTION DAY!

Sheila Glazov Author Speaker — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:04:00 GMT

My friend and Blog Mentor, Karen Hanrahan, aka Mother Earth just send me a post letting me know that today is Blog Action Day 2009. Theme for the day is Climate Change.

"Blog Action Day is an annual event that unites the world's bloggers in posting about the same issue on the same day on their own blogs with the aim of sparking discussion around an issue of global importance. Blog Action Day 2009 will be the largest-ever social change event on the web. One day. One issue. Thousands of voices."

I found the topic and blog site thought-provoking...

I am especially concerned about the devastating
health and life style consequences my grandchildren
and their generation will be inheriting.

What about you? Do you have concerns?

Sheila N. Glazov, Author, Personality Type Expert, Professional Speaker and Educator
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RETURN TO DOOR COUNTY

Sheila Glazov Author Speaker — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:10:00 GMT

Yesterday, Jordan and I returned to our condo at the Eagle Harbor Inn in Ephraim,
which is a lovely little town in the middle of the Door County peninsula.

The weather is a little chilly, but the Fall colors are spectacular!

Our Brain Colors are relaxing and we are looking forward to a few rides on our motorcycle,
if the weather cooperates.

Sheila N. Glazov, Author, Personality Type Expert, Professional Speaker and Educator
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CONDOLENCES, KINDNESS AND FAMILY LOVE

Sheila Glazov Author Speaker — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:15:00 GMT

Last week, my husband and I left for Door County, Wisconsin for our annual Fall color motorcycle vacation.

We tow our bike and take enough cold weather and rain gear in the truck so we are prepared no matter what the weather forecast.

We left for Door County on Sunday. Monday, we enjoyed breakfast at our favorite breakfast restaurant, The Sandpiper in Baily's Harbor and a glorious colorful ride around the peninsula in the afternoon. Monday evening we enjoyed dinner with our dear friends, Judy and Michael Surges, who own Hideside Outfitters and Boutique at our favorite dinner restaurant The Shoreline in Gills Rock.

We went to sleep joyfully exhausted.

At 2:00 am Jordan's brother, Burt, called to tell us that Grandma Lil had peacefully passed away in her sleep.

We had left home with a dark cloud over our heads because Grandma Lil, who was 95 years old and had been suffering with Alzheimer'sfor many years was had been in hospice care. Wefelt she had been waiting to see Jordan's sister, Sandy and our niece,Laura, who came in from Atlanta to celebrate her 95th birthday a fewweeks earlier.

It was deja vous of my mother's passing 8 years ago, while we were in Door County. However, Grandma Lil, a "Yellow Brain Planner", had her funeral arranged, so there wasn't much for our family to handle.

We returned home on Wednesday afternoon to meet with the Rabbi and plan the private family graveside service and shiva.

Grandma Lil's service was a celebration of her life. She was blessed with her 3 children, 7 grandchildren
and 17 great-grandchildren, and 2 children and 6 grandchildren by marriage.

The Rabbi gave a short eulogy. Jordan also eulogized his mother with a words to remember her by. We concluded the service by the entire family singing the "Glazov Song", which was my father-in-law's car business jingle from the 1950's that we have sung at all our family events throughout the years.

We had a private family shiva, no visitors. We all wanted time together to tell stories and look through dozens of picture albums together. The grandchildren and great-grandchidlren enjoyed chuckling at the photos and listening to the stories.

Grandma Lil was an intelligent, independent, dependable, resourceful, honest, thoughtful and hardworking woman. She was not a nurturing, "Blue Brainer" but a "Green Brain Mother" who taught her children by her example of integrity and self-sufficiency.

There were many plans that Jordan and I had to cancel, last week. However, the kindness and expression of sympathy that people offered us was most comforting. Family members, friends and business associates expressed their heartfelt condolences most eloquently.

It's heartwarming to know that during people's busy schedules they take time to
think of you and offer you words of condolence.

People have told us how sorry they were for our loss. However, we were not sad, because we know that Grandma Lil had a long and joyful life.

What I like to think about is not the loss,
but the gift of family and love that Grandma Lil
gave and shared with all of us for so many years!

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Mindful Meditations

Sheila Glazov Author Speaker — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:07:00 GMT

The events of the last few days,
which were celebrating Yom Kippur,
attending my friend's mother's funeral and
observing yahrezeit for my mother,
have caused me to pause and ponder.

I have included two mediation from the prayer book that
was used during the mourner's service on Tuesday night
when my friend and her family were sitting shiva.

I did not find the writings depressing.
I found them uplifting and enlightening.
I trust they will touch your heart and
encourage your thoughts about how you live your life.

"When we are dead, and people weep for us and grieve,
let it be because we touched their lives with beauty and simplicity.
Let it not be said that life was good to us,
but, rather, we were good to life."
by Jacob Philip Rudin

"Days are scrolls: write on them what you want to be remembered."
by Bachya ibn Pakuda

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REMEMBERING MY MOTHER

Sheila Glazov Author Speaker — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:47:00 GMT

Yesterday, a dear friend of mine, whom I taught school with 40 years ago, buried her 94 year old mother.

8 years ago today, I buried my 84 year old mother.

Before, I went to the grave side service site, I decided to pay my respects to mother.
I was taught that it is disrespectful to visit other people's graves,
when you are at the cemetery for another funeral.

I did not want to be disrespectful, but the yearning in my heart to pay my
respect to my mother, overrode a rule that was created many years ago,
by individuals who did not know me and my mother or our relationship.

When I arrived at my mother's grave site, I immediately noticed a
single perfect purple bloom nestled within the green myrtle ground
cover that blankets her grave. What a "love"ly surprise, myrtle blooms in
late March and April.

Not my father's, nor my grandparents' graves had a blossom within the myrtle...
only my mother's.

The bloom encouraged me to smile and think about the joy and love that
blossoms in my heart whenever I think about my mother!

SENIOR CITIZENS ASSISTANCE

Sheila Glazov Author Speaker — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:28:00 GMT

Last night, my husband, Jordan, and I went to Costco. We felt like Old Mother Hubbard, whose cupboard was bare. With four adults and two children in our home, we are healthy consumers.

Jordan, has always had "Green Brain" system for how he packs the shopping cart. However, one of the clerks had placed some boxes in the bottom of one cart, while Jordan was packing the other cart.

We arrived at Jordan's truck and began to empty the cart. When we got to the bottom of the cart, a box that was filled with a large container of liquid laundry soap and fabric softener, was difficult to lift out. The clerk awkwardly place in the basket diagonally.

Jordan and I attempted to lift the box together and then decided it was best for me to
just hold the cart. We looked as if we were playing a game of "Hot Potato".

Jordan has been a weightlifter since he was 12 years old and is in terrific shape for a man his age. However, a young woman who must of been watching us struggle with the box, approaches us and asked, "Do you need any help."

In unison we said, "No, we are fine. Thank you."

As she was walking away, the follow query popped out of my mouth...

"Do we look that old?" She smiled and laughed.

But, I was not laughing. I was taken by surprise by her kindness and "Blue Brain" offer to help us.

Yes, I know we are Senior Citizens, Jordan's almost 67 and I am almost 65. However, people always comment about how fit and good we look for our ages.

In my Brain Color Workshops, I always tell my clients... "How you see yourself may not be how others see you." But, I'm referring to their Brain Colors.

Now, that statement has a new and significantly personal interpretation!

I do not think of ourselves as couple who needs a "Girl Scout" to help us across the street or unload our shopping cart!

Jordan chuckled about the experience
and I had a critical moment to ponder how
we think of ourselves and appear to others.

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FRUSTRATION

Sheila Glazov Author Speaker — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:49:00 GMT

I was at a conference last week and wrote a long detailed account of my grand experience this afternoon. I hit the button to save, then the button to publish and it disappeared!

Maybe I accidentally hit delete... I do not know for sure, but I am sure that I am FRUSTRATED!!!!

I'll be writing more tomorrow when I am feeling better!