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Boomer
Women's World Newsletter November
2006
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Dear Dotsie,
"Thanksgiving
Day comes, by statute, once a year; to the honest man it comes as frequently
as the heart of gratitude will allow." --- Edward Sandford Martin
It is with tremendous joy that we celebrate the one year anniversary of
the NABBW.
I hope you have used your Member Directory to meet some of the inspiring
women who are embracing midlife with passion. Whether you have reinvented
yourself or are pondering doing so, reading the directory will be of value.
Learning why someone joined or what they expect to gain through membership,
often triggers ideas for future teleseminars, articles, or member benefits.
Perhaps reading our directory will spark a positive change for you too.
I hope so.
If it does, please email me at
dots@boomerwomenspeak.com and share the little light bulb that went
off for you.
On a personal note, I pray you and your loved ones will make the most of
being with family and friends this Thanksgiving. Don't forget to count your
blessings. I recommend using a pen and paper. Seeing your list is empowering.
Also, the more you do it, the longer your list will become. You will begin
to learn that you can give thanks in all things. It will also make you a
more positive, lighthearted person.
Boomer Women's World is adding advertising opportunities to our newsletter.
Please contact us if you are interested in seeing your ad in this newsletter.
We have also added a Boomer Review section where we will continue
to review books, products and services for the NABBW members.
I hope you will grab a hot/cold drink, sit back, and enjoy reading this
issue that contains all topics of interest to baby boomer women.
Onward with grace,
Dotsie
dots@nabbw.com
1-877-bboomer
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FEATURED ASSOCIATE
Michelle Jakubiak, President Boschel Creative
www.boschelcreative.com
Michelle Jakubiak is president of Boschel Creative, an agency specializing
in web design and development, print design, and multimedia. An artist at
heart, she always wanted to be in a field where she could share her creative
talents and ideas to help others. She also liked to be challenged, and found
that with web design, there is a lot more involved than simply putting a
picture and some text on a page.
Figuring out how users will navigate the site, who the site should be marketed
to and how, how the site can actually help the business, how it can be found
it search engines, and making the site work on all browsers and platforms
are just some of the areas she found needed to be answered while developing
a site.
Before moving to Maryland, Michelle previously worked in Chicago at one
of the top five advertising agencies in the city at that time, and was the
head of the web department. She handled web media for many accounts, including
Burger King, M&M/Mars, Allegra, Kelloggs, and Paccar. While enjoying agency
life, she had always aspired to start her own company for two reasons: (1)
to interact with clients in a more direct, personable manner and (2) have
a family and a business simultaneously.
Boschel Creative currently has over 100 clients and an office in Sparks,
Maryland. They not only specialize in web sites and development, but also
multimedia, such as cd-roms and presentations; and print design, such as
brochures, direct mail, and corporate identity packages. Michelle is a member
of On Purpose Networking, and an NABBW Associate. Good news for you NABBW
Members! She offers a 20% discount on all services for members.
Michelle truly enjoys what she does, and strives to grow her business every
day. She currently lives with her husband and pug named Cupid, and enjoys
sports, reading, and jelly beans.
FEATURED GUEST AUTHOR OF THE MONTH ON BOOMER WOMEN
SPEAK
 Allison Bottke
www.godallowsuturns.com
For November, Boomer Women Speak forums is proud to have Allison Bottke
as our guest author. Affectionately known as the "God Allows U-Turns Poster
Girl," Allison"s story is one of triumph over tragedy. Allison is the Founder
of God Allows U-Turns ", an international outreach that includes non-fiction
and fiction books, tracts, logo merchandise, a speaking ministry, and a
foundation. The cornerstone of God Allows U-Turns is a Christian inspirational
book series many are calling "the next Chicken Soup." The God Allows U-Turns
book series is available around the world with 21 books in the U- Turns
"brand" currently available for adults, kids and youth. Allison"s first
novel (A Stitch in Time) in the lady-lit genre released in June 2006, her
second novel (One Little Secret) will release in June 2007. Her novels are
being called: "Contemporary women"s fiction with an attitude."
Allison will answer questions, offer advice, and provide guidance into the
world of writing, speaking, and even living!
You can visit Allison's web page at www.godallowsuturns.com
to learn more and purchase her books. Join us at www.boomerwomenspeak.comall
this month while Allison provides the answers to all of your questions about
the writing biz.
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Bertha-Size-Your-Life
Coming in December!
Jane Carroll,
Bertha-Size Your Life,
www.berthasize.com.
FEATURED MEMBER
 Carolyn Howard-Johnson
carolynhoward-johnson.com
Carolyn is a writer and publicist. Her first novel, This is the Place,
and Harkening: A Collection of Stories Remembered are both award-
winners. Her fiction, nonfiction and poems have appeared in national magazines,
anthologies and review journals. She speaks on writing and promotion nationally
but her favorite subject is tolerance.
(Caroylyn's photo by Uriah Carr)
Carolyn is an instructor for UCLA Extension's Writers' Program and has shared
her expertise at venues like San Diego State's world renowned Writers' Conference,
Dayton University's Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop. Call to Arts! EXPO.
She was awarded Woman of the Year in Arts and Entertainment by the California
Legislature; her home town's Character and Ethics Commission honored for
her work on promoting tolerance. The Pasadena Weekly named her to their
list of "San Gabriel Valley women who make life happen" for literary activism.
Carolyn's nitty-gritty how-to book, THE FRUGAL BOOK PROMOTER reflects
her interest in helping other authors. It won USA Book News' Best Professional
Book 2004 and the Book Publicists of Southern California's Irwin Award.
Her newest book will be released this winter. The Frugal Editor: Put
Your Best Book Forward to Avoid Humiliation and Ensure Success, will
be the second in the How To Do It Frugally series (visit her site in progress,
www.carolynhowardjohnson.redengin
epress.com). Cheryl Wright of Writer2Writer.com says, "The Frugal Editor
will become a well-used reference for writers around the world."
Carolyn's chapbook of poetry, TRACINGS, was named to The Compulsive
Readers Top 10 Best Reads for 2004 and was given the Military Writers Society
of American Silver Award for Excellence. It is available on Amazon.
In her adopted role of helping authors avoid the publishing pitfalls she
experienced when she returned to writing, Carolyn founded Authors' Coalition
(authorscoalitionandredenginepress.co
m). She edits the newsletter, "Sharing with Writers" for that organization
as well as a blog that focuses on making a humdrum book fair into a sizzling
success (redenginepress.com/chjohnson).
BOOMER WOMEN SPEAK NOVEMBER/DECEMBER WRITING CONTEST
Enter our November/December Writing Contest and win great prizes!
Deadline: December
31, 2006
Entry Fee: none
Prizes include:
$50.00 cash
Baby Boomer's Almanac, by Tim Brolus
What Happens Next? A family guide to nursing home visits and more, by
Chloe JonPaul
A Boomer Women Speak T-shirt
The holidays are fast approaching. Tell us what you
love or hate about the holidays. What's your take on the holiday season?
Are you filled with love for your fellow man? Too many relatives or do you
spend this time all alone? Is Christmas too expensive, or commercialized?
Or do you jump into the season with both shopping feet? Do you love this
season because all the family comes home? Do you finally stop and count
your blessings or feel smothered by them? What's your holiday story? Please
read and follow the guidelines below and good luck!
For guidelines visit us at www.boomerwomenspeak.com
NABBW OCTOBER TELESEMINAR
On Tuesday, October 24, we were treated to "insider" tips and also given
the Magic Formula for getting our lives organized. Regina Leeds, NABBW
Associate and "Organizational Skills" expert, provided valuable
tips on the art of "Zen Organizing."
For those of you unable to attend, click this link
www.nabbw.com/membersonly/seminar-october.html to listen in! But that's
not all, look for answers to all of your questions in Regina's November
associate's column.
Regina Leeds,
www.reginaleeds.com
NABBW NOVEMBER TELESEMINAR
Mark Cornwall
www.babyboomerpublishing.com
An Insider's Guide to Estate Planning
Tuesday November 28, 2006 - 7:00 pm EST
What if . . .
You've just inherited a large sum of money. Now what?
Your spouse or "partner" has passed away. What or who is entitled to share
in the remaining estate?
What about step-children or other living relatives?
Mark Cornwall's mission is to help educate baby boomers about estate planning
BEFORE they visit an attorney.
As Mark says, practically no one outside of CPAs, financial consultants,
or attorneys, has been taught anything about death or inheritance. He's
here to change that by giving you, in layman's terms, the knowledge you
need to talk to an attorney about planning and managing your estate.
According to Mark, these are a few reasons people finally do something about
estate planning:
- A loved one dies and you're going to receive an inheritance. You realize
you don't know how the death and inheritance system works.
- Old friends have died recently and for the first time you realize
your own mortality.
- You want to learn how to distribute, or preserve your property for
your heirs without them paying the 46% estate tax.
- You prefer the privacy of crafting your own estate plan and then communicating
those ideas to family members and professionals.
- You would like the peace of mind that comes with putting your spouse
at ease and your estate in order.
Join us on Tuesday,November 28 at 7:00 pm to find out more including the
four kinds of "Trust" that will be used to fit 99% of all family estate
plans, regardless of size or how "blended and extended" your family may
be.
BOOMER REVIEWS
We are happy to review member"s books, products and services. This is
a service that is FREE of CHARGE to NABBW members. Please email
us if you are interested in seeing a review of your book, product, or
service. NOTE: Once your book has been submitted, please allow
ample time for the book to be read and reviewed. Books and products sent
for reviews will not be returned.
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Put Old on Hold
By Barbara Morris, R.Ph., Pharmacist and Author
www.putoldonhold.com
Reviewed by Patti Hill, www.pattiswriting.com
Put Old on Hold is serious reading material for anyone who
is passionate about living a full and meaningful life. Barbara has given
us a blueprint to longevity; laced with humor, practicality, medical reasoning
and a healthy dose of reality.
Put Old on Hold is a well balanced reading between medical
information, real life applications, refreshing looks at how we currently
think/should think and humor; any serious pursuer of agelessness will find
answers here. Barbara"s fresh perspective on living will make anyone think
twice before "settling" into retirement.
If you are looking for a way to reclaim your youth, gain energy, mental
clarity and health; you will find practical strategies to do just that within
these pages. Don"t spend your senior years in a chair when you can actually
live! A must read for every Boomer Woman that desires to embrace the next
season of life; not with grace and decorum but with boldness, spunk and
daring.
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The Smart Couple"s Guide to the Wedding of Your Dreams: Planning Together
for Less Stress and More Joy
www.smartweddingcouples.com
By Judith Sherven, Ph. D & James Sniechowski, Ph.D.
 Reviewed by Lynn C. Tolson,www.beyondthetears.com
As relationship trainers, motivational speakers, and workshop leaders, the
authors of this book have credentials. Drs. Sherven & Sniechowski wrote
Be Loved for Who You Really Are (St. Martin"s Press, 2003), The
New Intimacy (Health Communications, 1997), and Opening to Love 365
Days a Year (Health Communications, 2000). Married since 1988, they
also have the personal experience of marriage longevity in the difficult-to-
navigate labyrinth of relationships. Their co-authored book, The Smart
Couple"s Guide has personality as well as practical advice.
Divided into fifteen chapters, Drs. Sherven & Sniechowski thoroughly discuss
aspects of the wedding plan. The authors offer true-life cases from hundreds
of couples as examples of those who chose to plan their wedding together.
These examples are used in a variety of settings: from "Popping the Question"
to "To Change Names, or Not." Dispersed throughout the book are insights
from the authors" own co-created wedding. The authors even research the
history behind wedding customs, yet empower the wedding couples to co-create
their specific style of wedding according to the themes and traditions of
their own choosing.
The Smart Couple"s Guide . . . is not a wedding planner, but
a useful source of suggestions that illustrate how a couple can plan their
wedding (and marriage) together. The authors state: "By living out your
commitment as a couple throughout the planning process, you will experience
new possibilities and new levels of awareness." Pre- marital relationship
building skills is a main theme of the book; the authors cite values such
as honesty and integrity as the foundation of the wedding, not the number
of tiers on the cake or names on the invitations. To strengthen those skills,
the authors give the reader questionnaires regarding "The Ten Key Issues
of Married Life" and "Financial Truth."
Whether it is the reader"s first or fourth marriage, whether the reader
is age thirty or seventy, The Smart Couples Guide to the Wedding of Your
Dreams is a must-read prior to the "big day." After all, the wedding day
is a step into the maze of marriage. This book will steer the reader by
offering clarity and reality to the couple as they journey together.
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that ridiculous blue sky
By Monica B. Morris, Author and former professor
www.monicabmorris.com/
Reviewed by Patti Hill, www.pattiswriting.com
 "that ridiculous blue sky" was an absolute pleasure
to read! It proved to hold my interest from its opening pages. I found myself
thinking about the latest twist while at work; I had to discipline myself
to finish my tasks before returning to the developing plot. I thought I
knew where the story was going, but was pleasantly surprised when it didn't!
For any woman who thinks she needs romance to live, for any woman trying
to find her way in a new world, for any woman who needs to laugh at her
own insecurities, for any woman learning to trust her instincts, for any
woman striving to develop courage- -this book will allow you to explore
the inadequacies of your own life through the language of story. You'll
find your own deepest thoughts reflected through the characters; and, perhaps,
discover something new and revolutionary for your own journey.
"that ridiculous blue sky" could very well become one of those
favorite books you return to again and again; one of those faithful companions
that curl up with you in your favorite chair on lazy afternoons. Between
its pages you will find; rest, excitement, hope, fear, courage, commitment,
friendship, love and self discovery. A true gem.
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MEMBER COLUMNS
PERSUADING YOUR PARENTS: A 2-STEP PROCESS TO SUCCESS
" Step 2
By Barbara E. Friesner
 Last month you were about to find out what your
aging loved ones truly want for the third half of their lives (using the
form, "What Do I Want For the 3rd " of My Life" that you downloaded from
the Newsletter page of my website www.AgeWiseLiving.com.
The next step, then is to look at what they wrote and figure out what their
responses mean. The easiest way to explain how to do this is by using an
actual example.
Continue reading at this link:
http://www.nabbw.com/columns/barbarafriesner.html
Menopause and Muscular Weakness: Prevention
By Cathy Taylor
 Menopause and muscular weakness is an inescapable
fact of every aging woman"s life and dealing with the accompanying symptoms
is an achievable goal through proper health management. Menopause and the
problems that come along with it is largely dependant upon a woman"s genetic
make-up, but equally responsible is the way she has led her life.
Her lifestyle, family history and the amount of exercise, diet balance and
emotional well being she has maintained, are all contributing factors that
determine her possible menopausal issues.
Continue reading at this link: http://www.nabbw.com/columns/cathytaylor
.html
What Your Childhood Entrepreneur Can Teach You
By Jennifer Kalita
 Financial guru Suze Orman taught us to look at our
first "money memory" from childhood to help us understand how we view and
handle money in our adult lives. Now, let"s take a look at your "childhood
entrepreneur" memory, and get a sense of what your now-boomer self can learn
from her inner entrepreneur.
The more successful business owners I talk to, the more I see clear evidence
of an entrepreneurial spirit as far back as elementary school. Rather than
a simple stroll down memory lane, there is something to learn from looking
back as you continue moving forward.
Continue reading at this link:
http://www.nabbw.com/columns/jenniferkalita.html
Answers from Teleseminar "Get Organized"
By Regina Leeds
I wish to thank all the ladies who came to my seminar last month. I am deeply
sorry that my cough cut the event short before I could directly respond
to your questions. Here are the answers to the first two questions that
were asked. I'll answer the others in next month's column.
- Can you please give us the Magic Formula one more time?
The Magic Formula is simple yet powerful:
- Eliminate
- Categorize
- Organize
These 3 steps will enable you to organize absolutely anything from projects
at work or school, to your closets, kitchen and garage.
Continue reading at this link:
http://www.nabbw.com/columns/reginaleeds.html
A Good Look in the Mirror
By Prill Boyle
 When did aging become such a sin? Everywhere we look"magazines,
movies, TV, billboards"we see airbrushed images of gorgeous, wrinkle-free
women who appear to be in their twenties, even when they"re considerably
older. These women are held up as our cultural ideal, as if adhering to
this rigid and unattainable (at least for ninety-five percent of the population)
standard of beauty ensures that we"ll feel fulfilled.
But as social anthropologist Kate Fox argues, we don"t just equate this
distorted vision of beauty with fulfillment. We equate it with goodness,
holding onto "an irrational but deep-seated belief that physically attractive
people possess other desirable characteristics such as intelligence, competence,
social skills, confidence "even moral virtue."
Continue reading at this link: http://www.nabbw.com/columns/
prillboyle.html
CARVED IN GRANITE
By Nan S. Russell
 In the Black Hills of South Dakota, carved in granite, the
six-story faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln
and Theodore Roosevelt create a grand impression viewed from a distant,
or standing on the national monument's viewing terrace. Visiting Mount Rushmore
on vacation, I found the documentary of its making fascinating. Weeks later,
one story stayed with me.
It turns out the sculptor, Gutzon Borglum, planned to have the figure of
Thomas Jefferson on George Washington's right. But after painstakingly carving
a portion of the massive face, Borglum reached such poor quality granite
that he could not complete the stone portrait the way he desired. So, he
decided to blast away the carved face he had worked months to create, starting
again in a new location.
Continue reading at this link: http://nabbw.com/columns/
nanrussell.html
The Royal Mile
By Georgia Richardson
 In Edinburgh, Scotland nestled between two
castles, is a road called, "The Royal Mile." In Alabama, I also have a,
"Royal Mile" and was determined to walk it every day. Being royally fluffy,
and with the holidays nipping at the heels of my walking shoes, the time
to get in shape was now or never. I also knew with my personality, I had
to ban every excuse imaginable from my mind. No more Ms. Nice Gal . . .
I said to myself, "I"m fluffy; therefore I"ll walk." It was that simple.
I take it back because nothing, nothing is ever simple with da Queen
here. Nada.
Continue reading at this link: http://nabbw.com/columns/
georgiarichardson.html
Spiritual X-Ray
By Donna Shepherd
 The good man brings good things out of the good stored
up in his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored
up in his heart.Luke 6:45 NIV
Several years ago, my son fell on his arm while skating. From the outside,
his arm looked fine, but his cries of pain told a different story. When
the doctor held the x-ray up to the light, even my untrained eyes could
see the jagged edge of his small bone sticking out.
I can still hear my brave little soldier's cry of "Ow-ow- ouch!" when the
doctor needed to 'set' the bone back into place. They had ushered this nervous
Mom out of the room for the procedure, and when I came back in, I saw my
baby's freckles standing out in stark contrast to his paler than usual complexion.
Continue reading at this link: http://nabbw.com/columns/
donnashepherd.html
"Suffering From The Love Grip?"
By Judith Sherven, Ph.D. & James Sniechowski, Ph.D.
 If you feel held back, stuck in a rut, blocked
from the love and success you want, and you don"t" know why " you are under
the spell of what we call The Love Grip.
When we"re too young to know the difference, we unwittingly give our innate
love and loyalty to our parents and larger family, culture, neighborhood
and church and thereby internalize their all too often limited and negative
judgments of who we are.
Because we are largely unformed, we readily and without question believe
what we are told about our lack of value, our incompetence, and our tiny
place in the world.
Then, in order to keep that primary and primitive love in place, we call
it The Love Grip, we have no choice but to stay true to that negation of
our magnificence.
Continue reading at this link: http://nabbw.com/columns/
judithsherven.html
Resilience
By Karen Baar
 I"ve been thinking a lot about resilience.
Why? As I"ve told my friends, it feels as if my life has imploded. A stark
description, but that is how it feels. The much- dreaded crisis with my
aging parents has come to pass. My mother had a stroke and entered a nursing
home; my father is in shock. They live 100 miles away so I"ve been making
weekly treks to see them; everyday, it seems, I"m on the phone with my dad
(of course), but also with social workers and doctors. I myself was sick
for a couple of weeks and a work project fell through. And just when I needed
it most, my six-months-long relationship with a lovely, nurturing man ended.
Enough, I thought. Then last night, after a difficult day visiting my parents
I got the call so many women in midlife fear: An old friend who told me
she has breast cancer.
Continue reading at this link: http://nabbw.com/columns/
karenbaar.html
Holiday Health Plan
By Mary Pearsall
 The holidays are right around the corner,
but that doesn't have to mean disaster for your health and fitness program.
With a pen, paper and about a half hour of "thinking time," you can create
a simple wellness (sanity) plan that will help you stay balanced, healthy
and active through the holiday season.
To begin, determine the time frame (e.g., six weeks) when your schedule
is most likely to be interrupted. Then write down the challenges you anticipate,
such as "Aunt Jane's fudge," or "won't be able to do my walk because it
will be 20 below zero at my in-laws house in Alaska."
Finally, write down your objectives for this time period. Include a minimum
number of workouts for each week, basic eating guidelines and special goals
(perhaps "volunteer at the homeless shelter"). Just taking the time to anticipate
challenges and plan objectives will help you make better choices and feel
more in control of your circumstances.
Continue reading at this link: http://nabbw.com/columns/
marypearsall.html
PTSD " THE NORMAL RESPONSE TO AN ABNORMAL EVENT
By Karen Stephen, Ph.D.
 WHAT IS PTSD?
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD is one of the anxiety
disorders that can be experienced by anyone. It is experienced by almost
everyone who has experienced some type of severe psychic or physical trauma.
That trauma may have occurred in childhood with symptoms appearing decades
after the original traumatic event. Or it may occur during their adult years.
Psychic trauma occurs whenever we feel that our very lives are threatened.
In some cases, that is exactly what has happened. For example, a near-death
experience from a terrible auto accident, a physical assault, or a war trauma
where massive physical injuries have occurred. Other times, we have experienced
a moment when we thought our life would end"a near plane crash, having a
gun muzzle put to our head, being told as a child that we would be killed
if we told the "secret".
Continue reading at this link:
http://nabbw.com/columns/karenstephen.html
A Fling in the Land of the Bagpipes
By Carol Sorgen
 Given that one of my all-time favorite movies
is "Brigadoon," and one of my favorite television programs, "Highlander""the
story of the immortal "Duncan MacLeod of the clan MacLeod""it was surprising
that I had never made it to Scotland before, a lack in my travels that I
had been intending to remedy as soon as possible. So when my friends said
they were going to Edinburgh to visit their son who was spending a semester
abroad, and suggested I join them, it didn"t take much to convince me to
take them up on their invitation.
Continue reading at this link:
http://nabbw.com/columns/carolsorgen.html
Choosing the Ideal Retirement Location
By Jan Cullinane
 If you"re thinking about relocating after
you retire, what characteristics should you look for in a new community?
Of course, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, but there
are some general guidelines. Where to Retire magazine surveyed its subscribers
and asked them to list what they felt was most important in choosing an
ideal retirement location . . .
Continue reading at this link:
http://nabbw.com/columns/jancullinane.html
Seasonal Skin Care
By Janet Horn, M.D.
 With the coming of colder weather, your wardrobe
is not the only thing you should be adjusting. You may already have experienced
the need to change more than just summer linens to wool sweaters. So what
am I talking about already? Your skincare regimen.
This may seem obvious to you. Colder weather causes the skin to dry out
more, right? Of course. But you may have also noticed that as you"ve gotten
older, your skin feels drier than it used to " and all year long. That"s
definitely not just your imagination, but a fact of what happens as skin
ages and the body loses estrogen.
In the uppermost layer of the skin, the epidermis, lies the stratum corneum
which is made up of cells called keratinocytes, which mature and change
their properties as we age.
Continue reading at this link: http://www.nabbw.com/columns/janethorn.h
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MEMBER NEWS
Prill Boyle
www.prillboyle.com/
Need inspiration? Visit Prill Boyle's new blog to read some more defying-gravity
stories. She'll be posting entries at least once a week.defyinggravitynow.blogspot.com
Georgia Richardson, Queen Jaw Jaw
www.queenjawjaw.com/
Da Queen has been picked up by a new national magazine called BOOMER. The
first issue will debut January 1, 2007. Her column, The Queen of Experiences,
can be found on the very last page. Says da Queen, " FINALLY! I get to have
the last word!"
Margo Morado
www.casania.com
The Nia Technique was created by baby boomers Debbie Rosas and Carlos Rosas.
It has been around for over twenty years and is taught all over the world.
Dr. Karen Stephen, aka Doctor Flamingo
www.doctorflamingo-online.com/
Dr.Karen Stephen's is gearing up for a short flight from her current condo
to a delightful cottage next to her daughter and future son-in-law. As she
prepares ahead for her retirement years, she has chosen to downsize, to
find a living situation that will fit into her retirement financial plans,
and one that puts her close to loved ones. In the meantime, check out the
new bargain basement price on her novel at
www.degreesofobsession.com
Janice Taylor
Our Lady of Weight Loss
www.ourladyofweightloss.com/
Our Lady of Weight Loss: Miraculous and Motivational Musings from the Patron
Saint of Permanent Fat Removal by boomer, Janice Taylor, recently hit the
shelves with amazing grace. Taylor "brings originality, humor and creativity
to the world of weight loss. She is the first to make weight loss fun and
the first to use creativity as a tool to tap into your 'thinner core.' "
Also, The Transition Network (TTN) invites you to join Janice on Dec 2,
at 1:00 pm at the Harlem Tea Room, 1793A Madison Ave. at 118th St., as she
shares her strategies, secrets and tells how she utilized weight loss as
a tool for reinvention and transformation.
Judith Sherven, PhD
www.judithandjim.com/
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Just go to: www.judithandjim.com/openingtolove
Dr. Betsie H. Poinsett
www.shamanichypnosis.com/
Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist - Publicist
Past Life Regressions - Weddings - Relationship Issues
Indigo Children - House/Business Blessings - Healings
I'm very happy to announce the launch of my new web site! Please visit me
at Click here:
Hypnosis for Change and let me know how you like it!
Pat LaPointe
www.womensvoices.info
Director of WomensVoices: An Enrichment Center for Today's Midlife Woman
Pat is looking for women age 50-65 to participate in a project/publication
which focuses on the past experiences, wisdom gained and future goals of
midlife women. If interested in completing a survey, please contact Pat
at pmlapointe@earthlink.net
Jennifer Campion
www.fc.smithbarney.com/jennifercampion/
Financial Planning Specialist
Portfolio Manager/Financial Consultant
Do you run your business as a one woman show? Are you looking for ways to
reduce your taxes? Consider The Solo 401(k) Plan which will allow you to
sock away more than $40,000 per year. Questions?
jennifer.campion@smithbarney.com or 800.638.7560 ext 3431
Patrika Vaughn
www.acappela.com
Always wanted to write?
Need help?
Visit your Author's Advocate, Patrika Vaughn, at www.acappela.com,
for whatever help you need.
Pamela D. Blair
www.pamblair.com
I've just released a 45 minute audio CD entitled "Inspirations for the Next
Fifty Years" based on The Next Fifty Years: A Guide for Women at Midlife
and Beyond. The CD contains uplifting thoughts and guidance for the
woman over 50 and includes a heartwarming visualization to help the listener
to feel connected to other women. It also provides inspiration and ideas
to help you discover new meaning and purpose at midlife and beyond. Order
info: www.pamblair.com
Nancy Mills
www.thespiritedwoman.com/spirited_woman/
Nancy Mills, the founder of Spirited Woman hosts the Spirited Woman Circle,
an "up close & personal" conversation series with famous women, such as
author Janet Fitch ("White Oleander" was an Oprah pick), author/actress
Fannie Flagg ("Fried Green Tomatoes"), and more. The exclusive series, available
only through Spirited Woman, is now offered in a limited edition Special
Holiday CD Package. Nancy invites you to listen to FREE audio samples of
her inspirational guests at:
www.thespiritedwoman.com/spirited_woman_circle
Kathleen Gage
www.kathleengage.com/
Discover Insider Secrets to Making Money with the Internet.
Featuring Bestselling Author Kathleen Gage.
November 15, 2006 - 6 PM - MST
www.streetsmartsmarketing.com/tele
conferenceOR.htm
Kathy Walsh
www.RickandJune.com
Night sweats keeping you from a restful sleep? Wicking sleepwear is designed
to keep you warm, yet dry, to provide relief from night sweats caused by
menopause, hot flashes, cancer treatments and other health issues. Save
$5 off any order of $30 or more with coupon code "welcome" at www.RickandJune.com
Jane Carroll
www.berthasize.com
Loving Life Radio Show with host Jane Carroll is dedicated to helping you
find happiness wherever you are along life"s journey. Filled with great
guests and fun anecdotes from Jane"s book Bertha-Size Your Life!,
the show can be heard Tuesday"s 8:00 pm EST and Wednesday"s 3:00 pm EST,
and anytime via the archives, beginning mid-November on By, For and About
Women Radio. Contact info@berthasize.com
for sponsorship information.
www.lovingliferadioshow.com
www.byforandaboutwomen.com
Meredith Karen Laskow, poet and jewelry artist
www.meredithbead.com
Thanksgiving is a special time to reflect on our blessings -- not that we
need a special time, but every "excuse" to offer our blessings brings more
love into this world.
Robin C. Westmiller
www.ravenwest.net
Author of "Blood Tastes Lousy With Scotch"
How I rescued my father from greedy cousins, thieving attorneys and the
Florida Guardianship System. This story of determination, fortitude and
of victory, inspired Robin C. Westmiller to form the the National Association
To Stop Guardian Abuse
For information on the National Association to Stop Guardian Abuse, please
go to www.stopguardianabuse.org
Carolyn Howard-Johnson
carolynhoward-johnson.com
For writers, contests can be more than a pat on the back. Use them to promote,
to further a career, to brand your name. A new audio "CONTEST FACTS:
HOW TO ADD 'AWARD-WINNING' TO YOUR NAME" will make a difference
in your writing career. Go: HERE
Elinor Stutz
www.smoothsale.net
On a scale of 1-10, how nice are you in the workplace " and do you believe
you are where you need to be? The article by Andrea Sachs of TIME Magazine,
talks about this very subject and suggests that our member, Elinor Stutz,
got it right.
Based on her corporate experience, Elinor wrote "Nice Girls DO Get The Sale:
Relationship Building That Gets Results". The stories will have you laughing
out loud and the book filled with tips will become your reference guide
for building business. www.smoothsale.net/products.shtml
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THANK YOU! to the following for sharing information about
NABBW and BWS:
Eveline Maedel, Creativity and Guidance Coach,
www.maedelcreativity.com
for her FREE one hour Art Guidance coaching session. One hour with Evie
allowed me to gain insight for an issue that's been dancing through my mind
for months. I am now ready to begin working on that issue after careful
thought and direction.
Angel Brown
www.womens-business-
gallery.com/boomer-women.html
for featuring Dotsie on her Web site. (Scroll down the page to read)
TAKE TIME TO VISIT OUR SISTER SITE
www.boomerwomenspeak.com
is the # 1 site on search engines for "baby boomer women." Join us in our
forums where you can share from the heart, give and receive advice, and
make new friends.
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