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According to Right Brain by Ann Troe

Ann Troe is a local graphic designer and illustrator. Each month she will draw you into her world with light humor and a little 'food for thought'. Her focus is to share what is going on in her life and connect with you! This isn't just a one way street. Leave your comments, suggestions, and stories to share with Ann. Two (three, four...) heads are better than one!
Stephen King Are you Intelligent Enough to Write a Novel?
This desire to be perceived as smart is a strong driving force in all of us. How many stupid and overly analytical things do we say in one day to try to get one person to think that we’re not a total idiot?
Leonardo Da Vinci's Questions for success Will the real writer please stand up?
In the coming weeks, I will be asking you the questions about yourself that you may not want to ask about becoming a writer. I may be a little harsh. If you really want to become a writer, however, you will need to ask them.
Student Driver Pedal to the Metal
Yes, it's true: Teaching a teenager to drive can be downright terrifying. Ann Troe shares some insights on how she learned to finally surrender her keys to an eager student driver nicknamed "Danica."
Right-brain and Left-brain thinking - which one are you? Gray Matter
Our right-brain correspondent challenges readers to take sides on a polarizing neuropsychological question. What does it mean to be right-brain?
New Year - 2011 For an Easier 2011, Don't Make a Resolution
If it seems like everyone is making resolutions they won't be able to keep, take heart, there are alternatives! From Mark Twain to Jay Leno, some thoughts on New Year's Resolutions, plus a few examples of some you should (or shouldn't) make for 2011.
Some of the first La Vista Families Celebrating 50 Years of La Vista
2010 marked City of La Vista's 50th Anniversary. Learn about the Omaha suburb that began with homes for "$9 down and $99 a month," now one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Plus more info on To the Nines, the city's New Year's...
The Big O! Dude by Les Bruning O!maha Visionary
Les Bruning is an Omaha sculptor with commissions across the Metro, including the very visible O! Dude in the Old Market. He's also a Hot Shops co-founder. With the Hot Shops Holiday Open House approaching, we caught up with the multi-talented Bruning.
The Nebraska Humane Society Meet your Match
The Nebraska Humane Society provides education and adoption services year-round, but the recent success of the Walk for the Animals, upcoming Purses 4 Paws auction, and new Meet Your Match adoption service, makes for an especially important time at NHS.
MarbleSparks' website MarbleSpark Launches Project OpenBook
MarbleSpark is an Omaha book publisher specializing in custom-made children's books of amazing quality and originality. Together with local artists, they've launched a new charity, Project OpenBook. Ann interviewed founder Phil Haussler to learn more.
Failure can be frustrating Egg on Your Face: How to Deal With Mistakes
Mistakes come in all sizes, from forgetting-where-the-keys-are mistakes to losing-touch-with-an-old-friend mistakes. Mistakes—and failure—are a good thing. How do you make sure the egg on your face doesn't ruin your day? Follow these three simple rules.