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Boomer Women's World Newsletter
December 2006
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Greetings! "Look for God's portion
in all. It is waiting to be recognized."
--- Dotsie Bregel 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.
BOOMER WOMEN FORUMS NEWS FOR DECEMBER: 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! ADDED BENEFITS
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FEATURED GUEST AUTHOR OF THE MONTH ON BOOMER WOMEN SPEAK  Jane Carroll Bertha-Size-Your- Life www.berthasize.com For December, Boomer Women Speak's Featured Author and very active forum member is Jane Carroll. She is the author of Bertha-Size Your Life!, a member of the NABBW, a Radio Talk- Show Host, a nurse, and also a Life Balance Coach. Join us at BOOMER WOMEN SPEAK in December and chat with Jane about writing, being a radio host, defining and balancing your mid-life with coaching assistance, and what it's like to totally change career paths during mid-life. To learn more about Jane, you can visit her Web site at www.berthasize.com.  Coming in January! Kathleen Gage The Law of Attraction, www.kathleengage.com. FEATURED MEMBER Meredith Laskow Poet Laureate, Placentia (California) Library District www.meredithbead.com (jewelry) members.tripod.com (more jewelry) I start from the center and work out. When I create jewelry, I start from the center — a beautiful pendant, unique beads, a design template — and spiral out to the finished product. I add more — beads, colors, details — until the piece radiates a calming beauty. I don’t always know what an item of jewelry will look like when I begin assembling components, but I start from the center and trust that my aesthetic instinct will follow the path that the beads need to take. The set below started with the idea of PYRAMID made with crystal. I had seen a much simpler version of the earring design in a gallery, but I wanted to expand upon the basic shape and add moveable elements. The earrings took 3 � hours, and sat on my desk for a full week before I decided on a design for the matching necklace, which of course evolved as I worked. The necklace took an additional 3+ hours — and did I mention that I’ve been creating jewelry for forty years and I’m FAST? 
Austrian Swarovski crystal; 14 kt. Gold-filled
chain and wire. Earrings $150 Necklace
$150.I start from the center and work out. When I write poetry or essays, I start from the center — an emotion, an event, an idea — and let the words wrap around the core until they say what I need to. My writing process is similar to creating jewelry — I’m not afraid to embellish when it furthers the logical conclusion, and equally not fearful of removing elements that detract from the intrinsic design. I start from the center and work out. I teach a free weekly exercise class for breast cancer survivors, as my way of giving back to the community. Our community is the next layer out from self. I start from the center — my heart, my soul — and work outwards, to create art, to describe my world, to touch the people around me. Happy holidays! Meredith Karen Laskow 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: 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 NOVEMBER TELESEMINAR Mark Cornwall www.babyboomerpublishing.com 
An Insider's Guide to Estate Planning was held on Tuesday November 28, and can be heard on our "MEMBERS BENEFITS" page along with links to all our past teleseminars at www.nabbw.com. These are great to listen to while you are working or playing online. Can we multi-task, or what? NABBW JANUARY TELESEMINARS - TWO FOR ONE! Although we took a break in December, we're making up for it in January with TWO Teleconferences for your enjoyment! They are:
Tuesday, January 16, 2007 7:00 pm EST Join Dotsie Bregel, founder and CEO of www.nabbw.com and www.boomerwomenspeak.com as she answers questions about these organizations. Tuesday, January 23, 2007 7:00 pm EST Our second JANUARY Teleseminar will be given by Gail Patterson of wisewomansway.com/index.php as she helps you prepare for the next phase of your boomer life. 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. 
Trust in the Wind By Vicki M. Taylor www.vickimtaylor.com Reviewed by Georgia Richardson, www.queenjawjaw.com Trust in the Wind- Chosing single motherhood in her teens, Joanne lost everything, including the support and love of her family. Pregnant and alone, she makes the decision to go forth with her life. She trust no one and firmly locks the door of her heart. She vowed to become independent, trust only the wind, and to never let love break down the barriers surrounding her heart. That is . . . until she met Roy. I finished reading Trust in the Wind and realized that once again Ms Taylor convinced me to "latched on" to her characters with a vengance. I can honestly say that if harm had befallen certain ones, she would not have been forgiven. Strong characters, suspenseful, and a love scene that massaged my heart. This was one time where the romance was beautiful; a gift . . . in a sense. As I read parts of it, I found myself saying, "I want that kind of love!" Every scene, every exciting movement, and yes, even the kisses exchanged, were given to me in such a way that an artist could not have painted a better picture for my senses to enjoy. Ms. Taylor, we have a winner. LifeLines: A Collection of Works by Six Women; Stories of Love, Life, Loss, Family, and Hope www.lifelinesweb.com/ By authors Amy Landa, Linda Levitt, Missy Martin, Diane Amento Owens, Ann McCoole Rigby, Susan Tully 
Reviewed by Lynn C. Tolson,www.beyondthetears.comLifeLines is a compilation of essays written by six women. Each author conveys her unique personality within a main text: women writing about the human condition in a perfectly female perspective. Each writer had another career besides that as daughter, wife, and mother, among them a teacher, astrologer, accountant, occupational therapist, public administrator, and mental health administrator. For these women, who met twice a month to write and critique their work, a book of well-developed stories evolved called LifeLines. The book is divided into 12 categories with clever titles that reflect the “lifelines” theme: Line-up, Bloodlines, Sidelines, Mooring lines, Punchlines, Walking A fine Line, Holiday Lines, Severed Lines, alignments, Intersecting Lines, Bottom Line. In each chapter, every author contributes an appropriate reflection of that category. For example, “Lineup” is a chapter that defines the “who’s who” of the entire book, describing in each author’s voice her own brief biography in her own specific style. Amy Landa writes about the intensities of life with a creative prose. Linda Levitt uses details to describe in totality what she is conveying. Missy Martin writes clear and concise. Diane Amento Owens, a mother of four teenagers, writes with a sharp wit. Ann McCoole Rigby weaves the bitterness of her arthritis within her sweet observations of life. Susan Tully writes with a distinctive sense of humor. With six unique voices, there is a style to resonate with any reader. The book offers the reader an analysis of life, love, and loss. The authors examine relationships, make confessions, and offer revelations. They cover civil rights, child-birth, infant death, and divorce. They explore the lessons learned from parents and as parents. Prose, poetry, and illustrations enrich the book and engage the reader. Each author writes with a generous spirit, and then the authors give even more. The last chapter, Bylines, is about the writing process and the support within writing groups. If a reader is looking for essays with an honest exploration, then LifeLines is a reader’s choice. When I Grow Up I Want to Be 60 by Wendy Reid Crisp www.iwanttobe60.com/ Reviewed by Dotsie Bregel, www.nabbw.com  If you're not feeling great about adding
years to your life, then you need to pick up this
book. Wendy instills her light-hearted, optimistic
spirit within you as you browse her words about
embracing growing up. It's a quick read with uplifting
stories, quotes, and observations. Discover why you
too should be celebrating life, relaxing more, and
stressing less. I found reasons to celebrate and I'm
only 48.
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MEMBER COLUMNS How to Make the Holidays Better for Your Aging Loved One(s), Your Family, and You! By Barbara E. Friesner  I've always loved the
holidays - the gathering of family and friends, the
traditions, the presents! But after my father died and
my mother's dementia made it necessary for her to
move into an assisted living community and then a
nursing home, my holidays changed dramatically.
Though initially difficult and emotional, I found that
by changing my mindset (looking at it as creating
new "traditions" rather than dwelling on how
things "used to be") and some advanced planning,
the "new" holidays have created some good
memories, too. And I felt a lot less stressed and
guilty! If you have already taken on caregiving responsibilities, have a loved one in an assisted living community or nursing home, or are beginning to realize that your parents are aging and may not be around for many more holidays and want to preserve family traditions and make the holidays happier – read on. Continue reading at this link: http://www.nabbw.com/columns/barbarafriesner.html Menopause and Irregular Menstrual Cycles: Rising Health Problem By Cathy Taylor  Periods, or menstrual
cycles, typically start to change long before
menstruation finally stops. Irregular menstrual cycles
are a cause of concern for a lot of women. The
changes in menstrual cycles vary. Some women have
their menses occurring like clockwork their entire
lives, while others discover that they can no longer
predict their period date. Still others, who have
always had irregular periods, find that their periods
have started occurring in a timely pattern. Mostly
the time between periods lengthens or shortens.
Many women see similarities between their menstrual cycles during their forties and during teenage years. The bleeding can become heavier or spottier or even some combination of both. These changes before menopause are all a common part of perimenopause, the stage before the final step of physical changeover in a woman’s life. Continue reading at this link: http://www.nabbw.com/columns/cathytaylor .html Anticipating The Holidays By Natalie Caine  May the holidays
first bring comfort, connection, and kindness to you
and then extend towards others. What helps me is: 1. Doing what I love to do 2. Pacing my energy so I am not depleted 3. Lowering my expectations in order to be present in the moment. In my November article on this web, I talked about how to care for yourself and your kids who are coming to visit for the holidays. I also talked about what to do if you are alone which really does hurt. December is a month of celebrations from all types of spiritual traditions. In the hurriedness of work, shopping, cooking, decorating, mailing, emotions rising and falling, we might forget to see the lights and hear the music all around us. Holidays bring memories and sign posts that time is moving us forward from what was to what might be possible. Continue reading at this link: http://www.nabbw.com/columns/nataliecaine.html Supporting Ourselves By Prill Boyle  I don’t know about you,
but I need all the support I can get—especially when
I’m taking a risk.
Over the years, my girlfriends and I have endlessly
encouraged each other. But as I was gearing up to
launch my first book a few years ago, I needed the
support to be both more specific and more
structured. So even though I’m not much of a joiner,
when my headshot photographer Suzanne Sheridan
suggested in the fall of 2003 that we form a Creative
Women’s Business Group with two other local women,
I thought to myself, why not? The four of us have
been meeting ever since.
Continue reading at this link: http://www.nabbw.com/columns/ prillboyle.html PLAYING THE WRONG GAME By Nan S. Russell  He was concerned with the
direction a decision was leaning, Jon said on his voice
mail. Could I meet him for lunch in the cafeteria
before Friday's meeting to talk it through?As peer managers involved in policy implementation, our departments would be impacted by any direction taken. Friday's meeting was with the decision makers; a discussion of pluses, minuses, timetables and resources needed for three options under consideration. Continue reading at this link: http://nabbw.com/columns/ nanrussell.html I’m Dreamin’ of a Light Christmas! By Georgia Richardson  One of my closest
and dearest friends told me something yesterday
that gave me food for thought. She said this year
they’re having a “light” instead of “white” Christmas.
In other words, less is more. I thought to
myself, “Now there’s a plan! This is a woman after
my own, disorganized heart.” Then again, I had
to
admit that this same woman is one of the most
organized people alive. She knows all of her children’s
names, birthdates, and even her hubby’s golf
handicap. I didn’t even know he was disabled. When
someone asked my children’s ages nowadays, I
usually stop and think, “I have children?” Although I’ve never seen her Christmas “stash,” I would bet a weeks worth of Oreo’s her white lights are neatly placed back in their respective boxes, untangled, and not held together with duct tape. Mine resemble a ball of yarn. Continue reading at this link: http://nabbw.com/columns/ georgiarichardson.html Born to Die By Donna Shepherd  The other night I heard the
song by Steppenwolf, Born to Be Wild. It brought
back memories of Junior High and High School - that
song had legs! When it came on the radio, my friends
and I turned the volume up, and da-da-da'd through
the verses, and on the chorus belted out, "Born to
be wi-l-d," and played air guitar or in my case,
drums. Oh, were we wild.Born to be wild. Born to -- you fill in the blank. Sometimes we watch sports and think someone like Michael Jordan was born to play basketball. As a wee child, Julie Andrews opened her mouth, and a voice with a four-octave range flowed forth. She was born to sing. During this Christmas season, I've reflected on Jesus Christ's mission. Continue reading at this link: http://nabbw.com/columns/ donnashepherd.html “The Closer Your Success . . . ” By Judith Sherven, Ph.D. & James Sniechowski, Ph.D.  Art Garfunkle ran it
right up the charts, singing about how: “The closer your destination, the more you’re slip-sliding away.” You know the feeling . . . You set your mind on a goal. Doesn’t matter if it’s a career ambition, Getting a date with a particular gal at the gym, Meeting a deadline which would produce more cash than you’ve ever seen, Getting your cousin to introduce you to her handsome neighbor, Losing the last 5 pounds after taking off the first 30 . .. . You name it . . . we all know the experience . . . As Steven Pressfield says . . . “The more important a call or action is to our soul's evolution, the more resistance we will feel . . . ..” But, why would we hold back just as we’re about to succeed in tasting the new, more fabulous life we’ve so desired? Continue reading at this link: http://nabbw.com/columns/ judithsherven.html What’s in a Name? By Karen Baar  Those of us
who went through the women’s movement in the late
1960s and 1970s remember how outraged we were
by the term “chick.” We weren’t cute, fuzzy baby
chickens, we were powerful WOMEN. Ditto for being
called “girls.” Today, things have loosened. I
personally don’t use the word chick (and still dislike
it), but I’m willing to concede that not everyone who
uses it is a raging sexist. And I often talk about
my ‘girlfriends.’Much has also been made in recent years about the politically correct use of language. Examples include substituting “herstory” for “history,” “differently abled” for “handicapped” or “crippled,” and “undocumented workers” for “illegal aliens.” But there’s another area where language is in dispute. What do those of us “of a certain age” want to be called? Continue reading at this link: http://nabbw.com/columns/ karenbaar.html Why You Don't Write Your Book By Suzanne Falter Barnes  In
the ten years that I’ve taught people how to get on
with their books and creative projects, I’ve noticed a
phenomenon that I’ll call “Author’s Block.” Would-be
writers can, indeed, sit down and work when pressed
to it. The problem is that they’re not so sure they
want the pressure of being an author. But they do
want it. But they don’t. And so on.
Ah, the agony of getting on with your book.
Continue reading at this link: http://nabbw.com/columns/ SuzanneFalterBarnes.html How to “Live Long and Prosper” (in Retirement) By Jan Cullinane  Although “Live
Long and Prosper” is actually an abbreviated version
of a blessing, most of recognize it as Dr. Spock’s
greeting on “Star Trek.” But, back here on earth, and
in retirement, there really are two secrets to living
longer and healthier – strong social support and an
optimistic outlook on life. Today, I’m going to share
three scientific studies with you about longevity and
better health:Continue reading at this link: http://nabbw.com/columns/jancullinane.html Integrative Medicine By Robin Miller, M.D.  Integrative Medicine
is becoming something of great interest to baby
boomers. It offers a wide variety of treatments and
options that are based on health, healing and
prevention. What exactly is Integrative Medicine?
Most people think that Integrative Medicine is simply the combination of complementary and traditional medical therapies. However, it is much more than that. Integrative medicine focuses on healing and wellness with the knowledge that the body has an innate ability to heal itself. Continue reading at this link: http://www.nabbw.com/columns/robinmiller. html
MEMBER NEWS Charleen Micheles www.geocities.com/tale2bestseller/ Editor/Author/Ghost Writer, wearer of many hats is offering NABBW members the first chapter of your manuscript, up to 50 pages, edited absolutely free of charge. Visit her now at www.geocities.com/tale2bestseller/ or email Charleen at escspeddlers2@msn.com. EllynAnne Geisel Two Firsts for apron archaeologist and writer EllynAnne Geisel! Following her appearance on November 19th's CBS Sunday Morning, her first publication, The Apron Book: Making, Wearing and Sharing a Bit of Cloth and Comfort (Andrews McMeel 2006), sold out of its first printing. www.apronmemories.com Sue Vogan www.publichealthalert.org Sue invites everyone to read her articles and her book reviews at www.bookpleasures.com and hear her special weekly guests on In Short Order at www.highway2health.net. Her website is www.betrayedsoldiers.org. Betty Dobson http://inkspotter.com/ My short story "Baby Angels" is now available on Amazon.com via their Amazon Shorts program. For only 49 cents, you get 15 pages of literary fiction full of twists and turns. You will also find a direct link at http://inkspotter.com/bookstore Judith Sherven, PhD www.judithandjim.com/ Free Stocking Stuffer from Judith Sherven, PhD You can give this gift of love to everyone you know - Just go to: www.judithandjim.com/openingtolove Eileen Bodoh www.gratitudeworks.com Receive and give the gift of gratitude. Visit www.gratitudeworks.com and join us in our 3/30 Campaign to remember a forgotten woman in prison during this holiday season. Karla Mohr karlamohr.momexecs.com With the aging baby boomer population the growing trend is Wellness. MomExecs/HomeBizExecs is partnered with a Wellness company that provides a safe alternative that enhances every aspect of your life. For more information go to karlamohr.momexecs.com. Pamela D. Blair www.pamblair.com Pamela D. Blair will be a panelist for a program entitled Managing Menopause being held at the 92nd Street Y (Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street) on Sun, Jan 21, 2007 2:30pm. Four leading menopause experts help you navigate the physical and emotional health transitions associated with menopause. For more info: www.92y.org Meredith Karen Laskow, poet and jewelry artist www.meredithbead.com members.tripod.com Holiday Shipping Special: Members of NABBW receive free* regular USPS shipping (to anywhere in the world) until January 15 for all jewelry orders! This includes items bought by gift certificate, when the gift certificate is bought by a NABBW member or for a NABBW member. *Yak service to the Himalayas is extra. Marcia Merrill www.ecareercorner.com Wanted-Boomer Women- Help others by volunteering to be interviewed by phone. Email me at marcia@ecareercorner.com. I'm an NABBW & Life Transitions/Career Coach! Sherry Netherland, M.A., www.ilikefitness.com is a licensed audiologist and a personal trainer specializing in fitness/balance issues and home care concerns of the over 50 population. She is available as a keynote speaker for your organization and for telephone fitness coaching. Visit her website at www.ilikefitness.com or e-mail ilikefitness@gmail.com
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THANK YOU! to the following for sharing information about NABBW and BWS: Reta's Blog for Boomers, Reta's Blog for Boomers" for writing an article about NABBW called "An Interesting Boomer Site for Women." FemLive.com, www.femlive.com for posting my Article, So, Boomers are Turning 60. What’s All the Hype? Womensbiz.us Magazine, www.womensbiz.us/lifestyle.asp for posting my article, Baby Boomers Women at Mid-Life? INTERVIEWS WITH DOTSIE! Jane Carroll www.byforandaboutwomen.com interviewed Dotsie on her radio show. Click on the link above to listen in! Angel Brown www.womens-business-gallery.com where you'll find Big Ideas for Small Business, interviewed and featured Dotsie on her Web site. To read the full interview, go HERE! Sheri McConnell, President & Founder National Association of Women Writers, www.NAWW.org Association of Web Entrepreneurs, www.sherimcconnell.net/ interviewed Dotsie for her educational series about Launching Successful Associations. RECENT READS While looking at the growing stack of books under my desk, I realized it’s been some time since I shared what I’ve been reading lately. I hope you’ll consider researching them at Amazon for your next read. Cooper Lawrence Buy this Book  I Feel Bad About My
Neck and Other
Thoughts On Being A WomanNora Ephron Buy this Book  Whatever!: A Baby
Boomers Journey into
Middle AgeBeverly Mahone Buy this Book Kay Redfield Jamison Buy this Book  Whose Face is in the
Mirror?: The Story
of One Woman's Journey from the Nightmare of
Domestic Abuse to True HealingDianne Schwartz Buy this Book  Inside My Heart:
Choosing to Live With
Passion and PurposeRobin McGraw Buy this Book  In the Letting Go:
Words to Heal the
Heart on the Death of a MotherJonathon Lazear Buy this Book  For one more dayMitch Albom Buy this Book
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