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Boomer Women's World Newsletter
October 2006
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Greetings!
MEMBERSHIP NEWS FOR OCTOBER: I continue to witness women encouraging women in our Virtual Village every day at http://www.boomerwomenspeak.com /forums/ ubbthreads.php. Won’t you join us? The sixty- plus forums connect, encourage and support baby boomer women at all stages of life! REFER A FRIEND for NABBW MEMBERSHIP and receive a FREE copy of the BABY BOOMER’S ALMANAC, by Tim Brolus. |
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ADDED BENEFITS We have created a user-friendly version of member benefits on the Members Only page at www.nabbw.com. Check it out. Email me at dots@boomerwomenspeak.com if you've forgotten your password. ARTICLES ACCEPTED FROM MEMBERS We currently accept ONE article a month from our members for inclusion at www.nabbw.com. These articles will be added to our site, but will not be included in our newsletters. Newsletter articles will continue to be written by NABBW Associates only. This is an added benefit that we chose to consider due to the number of requests we’ve had from our members. Please read the guidelines below and be certain to follow them. � All articles should be submitted as WORD attachments with1� line spacing and must include a TITLE. Do not put the article in the body of the email. � The subject line of the email should contain NABBW Article Submission. Articles that do not include this will not be accepted. � Please include your complete name, or pen name, a 2-3 sentence bio, a web address, if any, and email. Your email address will not be visible unless you request it to be shown. Please do not send pictures or banners. � Word count is limited to 1000 words. � All articles should be educational. � All subject matter or topics should be in tune with the boomer women issues of today. Absolutely NO profanity, racial slurs, degrading, or politically-based work will be accepted. � Book excerpts are not acceptable. � ONE article per month may be submitted. � Notification of acceptance will be sent within one month if your article has been chosen. � We WILL NOT provide editing for your work. Please send your best and final edit only. Articles that need editing will not be published. � Writers retain all rights to their work and can submit simultaneously to other sources. � Send all articles to: dots@boomerwomenspeak.com Please resubmit if you have sent articles in the past. Want to send flowers to a friend, or popcorn to a family or business? NABBW is now offering member discounts at www.1800flowers.com and www.thepopcornfactory.com 
FEATURED GUEST AUTHOR OF THE MONTH ON BOOMER WOMEN SPEAK  Dianne
Schwartzwww.eadv.net For October, Boomer Women Speak forums is proud to have Dianne Schwartz, Author of Whose Face is in the Mirror, and expert on Domestic Violence, as our guest author.  Dianne has
become the crusader for women everywhere who've
suffered domestic abuse, giving them a voice against
domestic violence. She will answer questions, offer advice, and provide proof to the world that you can heal from the violence, you can begin anew, you can survive AND most importantly, you are not alone. You can visit Dianne's web page at www.eadv.net to learn more or visit www.hayhouse.com to purchase her book from Hay House publishers. Join us at www.boomerwomenspeak.com. all this month while Dianne provides the answers to all of your questions about domestic violence! She's been there, done that, and now she's talking.  Coming in November! Allison Bottke, God Allows U-Turns, www.godallowsuturns.com. BOOMER WOMEN SPEAK OCTOBER WRITING CONTEST Enter our October Writing Contest and win great prizes! Deadline: October 31, 2006 Entry Fee: none Prizes include: Tina Turner? John Wayne? Steve Erwin? T.S. Elliott? Jack Wolfman? Cher? Rosa Parks? Oprah? Who is your fav? Tell us in your own words . . . We want to know! If you had the chance to meet the one celebrity, alive or dead, that you've always wanted to meet, who would that be, and why do you want to meet them? In essay format, give us your story of WHO you would want to meet, and WHY. Please read and follow the guidelines and good luck! For guidelines visit us at NABBW SEPTEMBER TELESEMINAR Barbara E. Friesner www.AgeWiseLiving.com Caring for Our Aging Parents, ALL I’M TRYING TO DO IS HELP! To hear Barabara's teleseminar about Caring for Our Aging Parents, visit the Members Only page at www.nabbw.com. She provided excellent guidance about what could happen if your aging parents continue to drive, live alone, or don’t get their legal or financial house in order. NABBW OCTOBER TELESEMINAR Regina Leeds www.reginaleeds.com Get Organized with Regina Leeds: Professional Organizer/Author/Speaker Tuesday, October 24, 2006 7:00pm EST  Are you disorganized? Dishelveled? A disaster? Then this month's seminar is for you. Regina Leeds is here to help us become organized, once and for all. A few highlights of what you can expect to learn in this upcoming Teleseminar are:
Join us as Regina reveals how to become "UNstuck" with ANY organizational problem you may face. Now THAT'S exciting!www.reginaleeds.com To learn more about Regina and how she can help you, please visit www.reginaleeds.com and don't forget to mark you calendar NOW to join us for this insightful teleseminar! 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. 
Driving on the Wrong Side of the Road Humorous Views on Love, Lust and Lawn Care By Diana Estill, Humorist, Columnist and Author Reviewed by Patti Hill, www.pattiswriting.com Diana has the gift of seeing the stresses and strife of everyday life through the lens of humor. ‘Driving’ is laugh-out-loud hilarious. By opening the doors to her own family fun, crisis, accidents and chaos we are taken on a road trip through life. Crazy antics, life experiences and lessons of life are laced with humor. Laughing at her stories makes us chuckle at our own similar ones and allows us to realize they weren’t as bad as we thought them to be. ‘Driving’ promises to bring cheer to any woman who has bemoaned the antics of her household, fortifying her with renewed strength to face the day, bringing her fresh vision with which to view the unglamorous moments of family life and reassuring her that all families are just a tiny bit crazy. Give Wings to Your Dreams  By Lauren E. Sullivan Review by Georgia Richardson,Queen Jaw Jaw I want to say I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Going one step further, I’ll add that I really don’t believe it matters what stage of life you’re experiencing, you’ll find something within the pages of this book that resonates within. Ms Sullivan’s book is warm, inviting, and almost like having your own personal life coach sitting across from you helping you to make sense of the chaos and showing you how to take charge of your broken dreams, encouraging you all the way. I felt a kinship with her once I finished the book. The fluff and hype is absent, thank goodness, and instead you’re presented with REAL help to transform your life in the form of the “Seven Stepping Stones.” Chapter by chapter, each step is clear, concise, and gentle. These steps will teach you to look within to start your own personal journey, and to stay focused on the positive; the hope. As Lauren puts it, “The journey starts with taking personal responsibility for the quality of your life, and making the choice to step into your power as a woman.” This one sentence alone was worth the read! Thank you Ms Sullivan! This book is powerful, bold, and coming from a woman in the throws of mid-life, to me it was magical. Don’t miss it. I highly recommend Give Wings to Your Dreams. WHATEVER! By Beverly Malone www.talk2bev.com Reviewed by Georgia Richardson, Queen Jaw Jaw  Ms. Malone's takes the
reader on a midlife journey in her debut novel,
WHATEVER! Her book could be considered bold and
vivid as she accurately and openly gives the reader
her discoveries into the mind and emotions of an
aging baby boomer; herself! Beverly demonstrates throughout the book that even though the journey into middle age may include boundaries and limitations, some imaginary, some real, there is still a powerful, creative side that boomer women today posses, and many are happily discovering their new "self" along the way. Middle age doesn't mean you leave the humor behind, either. For instance, in her own words she says, "I'm still hot ... It just comes in flashes now!"
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MEMBER COLUMNS PERSUADING YOUR PARENTS: A 2-STEP PROCESS TO SUCCESS By Barbara E. Friesner  Recently, while
standing in a crowded, noisy hallway, someone asked
me THE question: “How can I persuade my aging
loved one(s) to willingly do something they don’t
want to do, even though it’s in their best interest?”
As I began to answer, the whole area fell silent and
everyone leaned in to hear my answer. I thought I’d
been transported into that old financial advice
commercial! Unfortunately, the answer is you can’t! Sorry, but unless your aging loved one(s) has dementia, they are free to do what they want. But fear not! There is a way to help them want to do what’s in their best interest. It’s a process called “The 2-Step Process To Agreement” and it’s the basis for the 100% success rate of Generational Coaching. Continue reading at this link: http://www.nabbw.com/columns/barbarafriesner.html Menopause and Leg Cramps By Cathy Taylor  Menopause occurs when
the levels of estrogen and progesterone become less
and menstruation stops completely for over a year.
Among the common symptoms of menopause are
irregular periods and hot flashes, mood swings,
irritability, sleep disturbances, vaginal dryness and
urinary tract problems. Menopausal women may also
suffer stomach pains and leg cramps and some may
suffer more, as compared to others, in terms of
sleeplessness.Menopause and Leg Cramps Leg cramp pain during menopause can come on suddenly. It can be a shooting, sharp pain that can disturb your sleep, or wake you up. This pain may linger and make the area sore for almost 24 hours. Continue reading at this link: http://www.nabbw.com/columns/cathytaylor .html The Power of No By Prill Boyle  As a writer who works from
home, setting boundaries is an issue I deal with on a
daily basis. I’ve just returned from a month in the
Thousand Islands where I’ve been writing a novel,
and what I want most right now is to finish my book.
(Every day I don’t write, my heart shrivels; every
day I do, it soars.) But since I’ve been back, I can’t
seem to find the time.Continue reading at this link: http://www.nabbw.com/columns/ prillboyle.html A GATHERING FOR EMPTY NEST WOMEN By Natalie Caine  A GATHERING FOR
EMPTY NEST WOMENFor schedule information and to get your questions answered call 800-446-3310 or email her at natalie@emptynestsupport.com Come join us to begin to build your personal roadmap. Whether you are anticipating the empty nest or already an empty nester, this workshop is for you. No other generation of empty nesters has faced the challenges and joys of letting go as are present today for parents. Natalie will answer: Continue reading at this link: http://www.nabbw.com/columns/nataliecain e.html CHANGING RULES By Nan S. Russell  Poor Pluto. Stripped of its
planetary status by the International Astronomical
Union and reclassified as a "dwarf planet," Pluto's
demotion heralds new rules for planet classification.
A week of debate by renowned astronomers from
seventy-five countries culminated in the decision to
reduce the number of planets to eight "classic"
ones.This reclassification got me thinking. Like a company reorganization or leadership change, the rules were altered. And no matter if you were among scientists advocating for more planets or less, it no longer matters. The decision is rendered. Like it. Don't like it. It's done. Organizational changes can be like that too. Continue reading at this link: http://nabbw.com/columns/ nanrussell.html “In Case Cobblestone Whispers.” By Julie Clark Robinson  “Be still in silence
and listen to your heart. When it speaks to you, arise
and go where it brings you.”
--Susan Tamaro, Va' Dove Ti Porta il Cuore I think the sound of my own voice has finally gotten to me. Here it is, four years after I sat down to write my book, (ambitiously entitled Live in the Moment), two years after it was published, and countless book signings, speeches and interviews later, I'm finally going to take my own advice. I'm off to Italiana! Can I afford it? Nope. Will my husband and kids be able to stay alive for ten whole days without me? Hope so. Is this something I've wanted to do for as long as I can remember? You bet it is. Continue reading at this link: http://www.nabbw.com/columns/ julierobinson.html CinderPillow By Georgia Richardson  Ask any
psychiatrist worth their weight in Prozac and they’ll
tell you that children can be traumatized at an early
age by a parent’s lack of understanding and their
insensitivity. Take Halloween night, for instance. Its
one night for Pete’s sake. It comes ONCE a year and
you don’t get to celebrate it again until the following
year . . . same time, once a year. Are we clear on
this? So, one would think that one’s parents would have understood a little girl’s fantasy of being Cinderella for that ONE night. Ahem . . . NOT. Continue reading at this link: http://nabbw.com/columns/ georgiarichardson.html The Success Prison: Are You Incarcerated? By Judith Sherven, Ph.D. & James Sniechowski, Ph.D.  If you feel frustrated,
even mystified by what’s standing in the way of your
greater success, it’s actually not that difficult to
understand. The question is: Are you ready? Really ready? Because the answer lives down in your unconscious . . . laying there . . . lying to you. And that’s not just clever writing, that’s the truth about your inner saboteur— that lying, scheming, sneaky inner voice that whispers at you creating doubt and despair, or sometimes lays silent, waiting for it’s next chance to undermine your desire and ambition. Continue reading at this link: http://nabbw.com/columns/ judithsherven.html Mentoring By Karen Baar  If you’re
anything like me, your get-togethers with friends
have begun to include more complaining about
aging. “Oh, I’m so stiff when I wake up in the
morning,” says one. “Oy, I grunt every time I get out
of the car,” says another. And: “I can’t stand looking
at all my wrinkles,” says a third. It’s only natural. No one likes the idea of getting older. But when the conversation veers from legitimate issues to whining, I remember Sarah. Continue reading at this link: http://nabbw.com/columns/ karenbaar.html Building Better Boomer Bodies By Mary Pearsall  Times have
really changed. Could you imagine our mothers
picking up a dumbbell or doing a set of pushups? It
just didn’t happen back then. A lot of baby boomer
women are supplementing their exercise programs
with some kind of muscle conditioning – and for good
reason. Time and again research has shown that
women who maintain a regular moderate strength
training program enjoy many and varied health
benefits. However many women fear that lifting
weights will bulk them up like Arnold, so they avoid
this aspect of fitness. The truth is, strength training is one of the most effective anti-aging strategies we can employ. Got your attention? Read on to find out why women, especially boomers, need to get serious about building healthy strong bodies. Continue reading at this link: http://nabbw.com/columns/ marypearsall.html ANXIETY, PANIC DISORDER, AND PHOBIAS – THE SCARY AND THE SCARED By Karen Stephen, Ph.D.  ANXIETY No one alive has escaped the feeling of anxiety. It may consist of that isolated worry but most women admit to at least one or two periods in their lives when their anxiety was overwhelming. Is anxiety something we should avoid or get rid of? Not at all. An anxiety response is a perfectly normal response that we experience when we face the unknown, the difficult, or the unpleasant. I always remind the women in my midlife support group that if they are not experiencing ANY anxiety, they are probably not making any changes in their lives or trying anything new. They are maintaining a safe status quo. When is anxiety the worst? Continue reading at this link: http://nabbw.com/columns/karenstephen.html A Theaterlover’s London By Carol Sorgen  If you love
theater, two destinations come to mind—New York,
of course, and also London. If you’re planning a trip
to London, like I recently did, indulge your “culture
vulture” side and enjoy the London stage, but from a
different vantage point—behind the
scenes.To set the stage—so to speak—for your theaterloving experience, choose a hotel that’s in the very center of the West End, London’s theater district equivalent to Broadway. For me, that meant the Savoy. This historic hotel first opened its doors in 1889, the vision of Gilbert & Sullivan impresario Richard D’Oyly Carte. The hotel was built next to the Savoy Theatre, and is only a few steps from Covent Garden and many London theaters including The Royal Opera House, Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, the Novello, and the Coliseum, home of the English National Opera. Continue reading at this link: http://nabbw.com/columns/carolsorgen.html How Much Money Do You Need to Retire? By Jan Cullinane  How do you
make your money last as long as you do? Ah, if it
were only as easy as throwing out a number –
actually, about $10 million would probably do nicely.
But, since most of us won’t be in the position to
have that kind of nest egg, how do you determine
how much you’ll need in retirement? Let’s discuss
some general rules and some important, often
overlooked factors.
There are some scary statistics out there.
About a third of adults have said they haven’t saved
anything for retirement, and almost half of retirees
rely on Social Security as their chief source of
income.Continue reading at this link: http://nabbw.com/columns/jancullinane.html
MEMBER NEWS “Let the Change Begin: Midlife Momentum,” is a comprehensive workshop designed to help midlife women understand menopause, learn techniques to reduce symptoms, determine age appropriate screenings, facilitate healthier choices & more effective communication with their healthcare providers. Typical office visits are simply not long enough to ask questions & process the many conflicting research findings. Through lecture, & workbook activities, participants can share their questions and stories with other “post Lamaze” women and ultimately develop a personalized “midlife plan.” Workshops can be scheduled by contacting Sharon Baker at the Women’s Information Network, Inc. 706- 506-2000 or infoforwomen.org Fiber Femmes e-zine celebrates, encourages, promotes and supports women in the worldwide Fiber Industry/Arts. Knitters, Crocheters, Quilters, Beaders, Weaver, Spinners, Felters . . . all are welcome as contributors, readers, supporters. www.fiberfemmes.com Sandra @ Thistle Cove Farm www.thistlecovefarm.com www.thistlecovefarm.blogspot.com www.fiberfemmes.blogspot.com Always wanted to write? Need help? Visit your Author's Advocate, Patrika Vaughn, at www.acappela.com, for whatever help you need. "Unforgettable: Vignettes of Love" by, Susan Schneider, is a book of 91 true "juicy" love stories describing how husbands and wives met. These short stories are written to inspire, entertain and warm the hearts of the reader, especially those looking for that special someone or wanted to relive their own meeting experience. Wedding photos of 30 of the couples are included for added interest. www.coldtreepress.com. Do you want to know how other Baby Boomer women are managing their family in flux? Visit our new Blog - we welcome your reactions and ideas. We'll discuss information from a series of articles we've written about how you can care for your aging parents and emerging adult children while still paying attention to your own needs. The first of these articles - How to Launch Your Boomerang Kidult - now appears on the NABBW website. Please visit our Blog, www.NourishingRelationships.blogspot.com, to connect and share with other women of the Sandwich Generation. Rosemary Lichtman and Phyllis Goldberg www.HermentorCenter.com. Ann Osterhus, The Noetic Coach, has just published an essay, Celebrating My Heart Attack, at www.authorsden.com. Pamela D. Blair www.pamblair.com The Next Fifty Years is a guide for women at midlife and beyond, a journal and a study guide all rolled into one. It offers wise, pertinent advice for all women who are aging - every topic covered to enable graceful, joyful, healthy, sexy aging with ample opportunity to record personal thoughts. Includes a useful format for workshops. It is an outstanding all inclusive compendium for all women.
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Thank you to the following for taking a part in sharing information about NABBW and BWS: Thanks to Dr. Karen Stephen, Mental Health Advisor for NABBW www.doctorflamingo-online.com for mentioning her teleseminar, Mental Health issues for Midlife Women in her online newsletter. Thanks to "Quick.com.au" for including article, So, Boomers are Turning 60. What's All the Hype?at www.quick.com.au/divorce, written by Dotsie Bregel. (Scroll down the page to read) Thanks to Smart Woman magazine for publishing Balancing New Choices at Midlife, by Dotsie Bregel. Thanks to North San Diego Living magazine for publishing Baby Boomer Women at Midlife, by Dotsie Bregel. Thanks to The Desert Sun for mentioning the NABBW in the article titled Life Savvy at 50 Plus. Thanks to writer Amanda Cuda for including BWS and NABBW in her article in the Connecticut Post. Thanks to www.principal.com for linking to www.nabbw.com.
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