Category: Author Specials

Planning Steps, and Big Thumbs and Toes! I Blog for Public Relations Purposes

Reading Time: 3 minutesOriginally Published on: Aug 13, 2012 @ 06:00 In last week’s post I shared my due date; while Jacob Alan finally made his delayed debut on August 19, 1994! As the newest edition to the family, weighing in at 8 pounds 2¼ ounces, and being 20 ½ inches in length, we determined he was a… Continue reading Planning Steps, and Big Thumbs and Toes! I Blog for Public Relations Purposes

Fall 1994, ISU and a New Baby Boy…Life!

Reading Time: 3 minutesBack on March 12, 2012, I wrote about How My Past has Brought Me to The Present! Part 18 ~ The Student with 2 Brains.  I am continuing the story….stepping further back into time. Jacob Alan entered our world on Friday, August 19, 1994. My fall semester at Iowa State University started on Monday, August 22,… Continue reading Fall 1994, ISU and a New Baby Boy…Life!

A Whirlwind…A Heart in the Sand & Back to Ordinary Life!

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhew, what a whirlwind of activity over the past couple of months (original post early summer 2012):  Jake graduated high school (and he accompanied me on a business trip to Wisconsin to celebrate).  Arin turned 16 (and bought a green Jetta shortly thereafter). The newest edition to our family – Alaska, a white kitten –… Continue reading A Whirlwind…A Heart in the Sand & Back to Ordinary Life!

My Dad’s Work…And Retirement!

Reading Time: 4 minutesContinuing on from my post on Father’s Day about my father Dick Prochnow, and his work…. After he was fired in 1993, even though the situation clearly was not warranted, came out of the blue, and was unjustified, dad didn’t falter.  Shortly thereafter, he applied for work at a local construction company and was hired… Continue reading My Dad’s Work…And Retirement!

My Dad and His Work. Happy Fathers Day!

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen I was growing up my dad, Dick Prochnow, continued his career with Culligan Soft Water that began in 1959 in Northbrook, Illinois.  Here’s the link to my original post on How did I get into Rehab Counseling? Dad started as a material handler in the plant, doing prepackaging as well as painting work, and supervising a… Continue reading My Dad and His Work. Happy Fathers Day!

Creatively Looking at Creativity! And Gaining Valuable Skills to Boot!

Reading Time: 4 minutesOriginally Published on: May 21, 2012 I’d like to take a creative look at creativity. Have you ever created anything new that added value and a way to gain valuable skills?  Sure you have! Drawing pictures, writing for a magazine (I’m a freelance writer for Women’s Edition), garden or silk flower arranging, painting an old… Continue reading Creatively Looking at Creativity! And Gaining Valuable Skills to Boot!

Valuing the Mind at Work and Be Sure to Tip Well!

Reading Time: 3 minutesIn last week’s blog, I kindly asked you to stay in the ship.  Thank you for complying! This week I’m going to navigate the cognition dimensions of physical work. My daughter Arin asks me why I’m always reading “knowledge based or self-improvement” type books. Currently I’m reading “The Mind at Work: Valuing the Intelligence of the… Continue reading Valuing the Mind at Work and Be Sure to Tip Well!

How My Past Brought Me to the Present! Death as Part of Living ~ Part 19

Reading Time: 4 minutesIn the summer of 1994 I took a course called Death as Part of Living. The ISU course was held at the DMACC campus in Ankeny Iowa. Our class often met outside, which was really nice. I also remember taking the class with Chris Fehn, who would go on to join the rock group Slipknot… Continue reading How My Past Brought Me to the Present! Death as Part of Living ~ Part 19

How My Past has Brought Me to The Present! ~ A Non Traditional Student, Enlightenment & Marshmallows ~ Part 18

Reading Time: 5 minutesIn my last blog, I started with the Little Brain – so on to him! Being the “non-traditional student” (aka not being 20ish) and being pregnant was … I’m trying to find the right descriptor ~ enlightening. I was given greater knowledge and understanding about my situation! Seriously I was enjoying my life immensely (still am!)… Continue reading How My Past has Brought Me to The Present! ~ A Non Traditional Student, Enlightenment & Marshmallows ~ Part 18