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Greetings! Do not look back with
shame, nor look up with arrogance, nor look around
for blame. Just look ahead with dignity. ---
Brahma Kumaris - Daily inspiration at Thought for Today
Greetings, Many of you may recall my excitement and fear about entering the empty nest last September as our youngest two left for college. Well, now I am faced with those same emotions as our oldest returns after his college graduation. Ah - midlife, sound familiar? Just when we get used to one way of life, it changes. The kids come, they go. The only thing that stays the same is the fact that Ross and I are always here together; for that I am grateful. See, we must stay focused on the positive! Oh, and our son has a job in his major. Lots to celebrate. In addition to the thrill of our son's graduation weekend, we've had lots of other neat things happening too. This month we partnered with Grand magazine (NABBW members who have not yet signed up for your FREE one year subscription to Grand, please email me at dots@boomerwomenspeak.com and I'll send you the link to do so). I also interviewed with a couple radio stations and bloggers and had a feature article in the Baltimore Sun. What does this mean for members of the NABBW? More benefits and more traffic to the sites. Members who have published articles get more visibility and members who advertise do the same. One of our associates even signed with a literary agent by having her articles posted at www.nabbw.com. The results of our member survey shared that boomer women are interested in more educational opportunities. We've taken that call to heart and will soon launch the Boomer Women's Resource Center: Expanding Our Minds - Enriching Our Worlds - Reinventing Our Lives. We'll offer CDs, PDFs and Audio Files for all topics boomer women at reasonable prices. Please watch your email for this exciting launch. Now's the time to sit back, grab your favorite drink, and get in the know by reading about all things boomer women. We are happy to announce that when searching "baby boomer women" online, www.BoomerWomenSpeak.com is ranked first on Google, and www.nabbw.com is ranked first on Yahoo. Why not advertise with us? Email me at advertising@boomerwomenspeak.com for advertising rates. Onward with grace, Dotsie dots@nabbw.com Leigh Anne Jasheway-Bryant, "The Accidental Comic," and host of the popular radio show, "Women Under the Influence of Laughter" www.kopt.com/ interviewed Dotsie on her April 21 show. Mark Miller of www.50plusdigital.com/blog recently interviewed Dotsie about NABBW and BWS and posted the article on his blog. Raven Blair Davis www.womenpower-radio.com/, interviewed Dotsie and they discussed, "Where We've Been, Where We Are and Where We're Going." Founder Dotsie Bregel was interviewed by journalist Linell Smith in the Baltimore Sun in their April 29 issue. Founder Dotsie Bregel continues to blog at:
Testimonial! I'm so glad I found the National Association of Baby Boomer Women. What a wonderful, supportive group! As a member, I can take advantage of so many benefits, including Financial Planning Guidance, Entrepreneurial Analysis, Lifestyle Fitness Consultation, as well as obtain discounts on many products, educational opportunities, and live support on many subjects. The membership has been wonderful for my business and my personal life. I look forward to being a member for many years. Kathy Walsh Owner, Retail Store, www.RickandJune.com
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 Home Town Hon Celebrating Feature Article in Baltimore Sun!! Founder Dotsie Bregel was interviewed by the Baltimore Sun reporter, Linell Smith. The article, Site gives voice to concerns of boomer women: The Middle Ages, was featured in the Sunday, April 29 edition and we're celebrating! Come join the National Association of Baby Boomer Women before May 31 and receive our BEST membership offer ever! You'll receive:
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NABBW and Christine Crosby, founder of GRAND Magazine, GRAND are joining forces to bring you the latest and "GRANDest" information on the Internet for baby boomer grandparents today. Along with the latest news, tips, and events, NABBW and Grand will be covering topics such as:
And don't forget to tell all your friends that if they join NABBW, they'll also receive a full-year FREE subscription to GRAND Magazine, AND me*Magazine, plus a FREE copy of the popular book, The Baby Boomer Almanac, by Tim Brolus The NABBW is excited about expanding our efforts by creating an electronic resource center to address the issues and trends that dominate our lives today. Introducing the - Expanding our minds - enriching our worlds - reinventing our lives! Inside this Cybrary, you'll find abundant one-stop shopping in the form of:
. . . providing rich, engaging content which will be accessible to all at minimal cost. We hope you'll use these comprehensive and growing resources as your learning and educational center and guide. A few examples of issues that will be covered are:
. . . just to name a few. We're thrilled to offer these resources so we can improve the quality of life for boomer women today and for generations to come. Watch for the launch of the BOOMER WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER (BWRC). ADDED BENEFITS
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- For Baby Boomer Women Everywhere!!  The Boomer Women Book Club, launched April 16th, is enjoying great success! The club's first book, Coming of Age . . . All Over Again: The Ultimate Midlife Handbook, by Kate Klimo and Buffy Shutt, has offered the readers insight into issues such as keeping the fun alive in a relationship, integrating exercise into your lives, plus self-esteem and confidence issues; just to name a few. The members of the book club are sharing stories and comparing notes while growing and learning along the way. As a bonus, the authors are dropping by the forums and offering helpful tidbits of advice. Any boomer woman can join simply by visiting www.boomerwomenspeak.com and entering the forum community. It's that easy, and you can view many thousands of posts sharing what's on the hearts and minds of boomer women while you're there. Already a member of the forum community? Then to join in and go directly to the Boomer Women Book Club or, to read all the comments this far, click BOOK CLUB. FEATURED MEMBER Christine Kloser, "The Conscious Business Coach" and President, Love Your Life Publishing www.ConsciousBusinessCoach.com 
Christine Kloser is an internationally known business coach, consultant, facilitator and author of the Inspiration to Realization book series.  Her success is
based on 15 years of entrepreneurial
experience in the service industry; namely as a
fitness/health professional, yoga instructor, women's
circle facilitator, seminar leader, speaker, business
coach, book publisher and author. She combines
her "real world" business experience with her innate
understanding of Universal and Spiritual principles to
provide a unique approach to Conscious
Business. Buy this book!Christine shares her wisdom through the Conscious Business Connection ezine, the Conscious Business Circle, individual coaching programs, retreats, conscious book publishing and products that help boomer women make money, make a difference . . . and enjoy life. A former television host, Christine has also appeared in numerous television and radio programs and has been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, the Los Angeles Times, and Woman's Day. As a member of NABBW, you're invited to receive a 2-month FREE trial membership in Christine's Conscious Business Circle (TRADEMARK) coaching program (value $98) along with a FREE copy of Christine's audio program: How to Manifest a Six (and Seven) Figure Business. To get your free tips, tools, strategies, and inspiration to manifest a successful, conscious business, visit the MEMBER ONLY page at www.nabbw.com . FEATURED ASSOCIATE Regina Leeds, www.reginaleeds.com  
Regina Leeds is the author of three books on getting
organized including her first The Zen of
Organizing and the just released, The
Complete Idiot's Guide� to Decluttering. She has
brought order and peace to
home and work environments across the country
since 1988, when she started her company, Get
Organized! by REGINA. Based in Los Angeles,
Regina's clientele runs the gamut from artists and
housewives to studio executives and celebrities.
Voted best organizer in Los Angeles by Los
Angeles
magazine, her one minute tips and Pod casts can be
heard on Lime's Sirius Satellite Radio Channel 114
and streaming live at Lime.com. Regina created and
hosted a one-hour TV special called The Zen of
Organizing for the Fine Living Cable Network. She
was the celebrity spokesperson for Microsoft�'s Office
for Mac Sweepstakes. Buy this book! The Complete Idiot's Guide� to Decluttering does more than show you how to eliminate the clutter and store your treasures. It teaches you how to think like an organized person. The common denominator for success whether at home or in the office is the creation of simple yet effective systems. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Decluttering is the 'down & dirty' organizing book you've been waiting for!  Buy this book! Most people live in chaotic environments that sabotage their best efforts at every turn. Whether you're organizing a closet, packing for a trip, planning a party, or trying to develop time management skills, Regina's Magic Formula will assure success. Moving step by step through both the home and work environments, The Zen of Organizing shows you how to create a space that literally nurtures and supports you. Please visit my website at www.reginaleeds.com . 
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Prizes include: Share your favorite memory of the 50s, 60s, or 70s with us and win prizes! For guidelines visit us at BOOMER WOMEN SPEAK NABBW MAY TELESEMINAR  Lorraine Calhoun Caregivers: It is Important To Care For Yourself!, Tuesday, May 22, 2007 7:00 pm EST. Lorraine Calhoun is a professional coach who loves to work with women in midlife who are ready to take the action needed to be successful at managing their lives and to experience serenity in the midst of change and transition. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University, and is certified as a lymphedema therapist. She is a graduate of Authentic Happiness Coaching and Coach U, and she is a certified instructor of Deepak Chopra's Creating Health and Kay Adams' Journal To The Self. Lorraine will teach us how taking consistent conscious actions to keep our health, and improve our health via a holistic approach, allows us to enjoy the present moment as much as possible and to look forward to once again pursuing our dreams and careers. To visit Lorriane online, go to www.midlifetheownersmanual.com/ NABBW APRIL TELESEMINAR  Preventing Identity Theft: Protecting Your Assets was given by Jennifer Campion Jennifer Campion on April 24, 2007. We sincerely thank Jennifer for providing a very informative and very educational hour on one of today's hottest topics; Identify Theft. If you were unable to attend, the entire Teleseminar can be heard at NABBW on our Member Benefits page along with links to all our past teleseminars. If you prefer to read the Teleseminar at your leisure, simply click on the PDF version to open or download. 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. 
Funky To Fabulous By Eli Davidson www.funkytofabulous.com Reviewed by Melinda Cianos, Those of us who have embarked on creating positive change in our lives know how daunting this journey can be. Whether the struggle is with weight, unfulfilled financial or personal goals, or with patterns of negativity that we just can't seem to break, Eli Davidson's Funky to Fabulous uses humor, wit, and sound advice to identify those struggles and then, catapults us forward. A motivational speaker and an Authentic Success Coach with a master's degree in Spiritual Psychology, Eli is creative, upbeat, and original. She tackles relationship, career, and body image issues in deep, yet light-hearted ways, enabling the realization that, yes, there are serious matters to tackle in our lives, but the solutions are relatively easy and right at our fingertips. While occasionally some self-help books offer overwhelming and difficult strategies, Funky to Fabulous provides practical and realistic approaches to making the absolute most of every day, and every situation. Eli challenges women to have fun while they tackle their demons---play and let loose to find the things that bring them joy. The process of getting to know ourselves isn't so painful after all. Funky to Fabulous made me laugh, encouraged me to be gentle with myself, and empowered me to take small, yet significant steps to a better me---and it doesn't hurt that I am enjoying myself along the way! Elder Organizer: A Journal of Information for Family Elders By Joanne Hill, MSW, www.lifeworkspublishing.com  Reviewed by Dotsie Bregel, www.nabbw.com This self-published book will hold all your important information for your elders. Heck, it could even be used for our generation. It's a simple compilation of lists to keep you organized. Joanne believes in making all the important decisions by choice and not in the middle of a crisis. Plan ahead and when the crisis occurs, you'll be prepared. At your fingertips, you will have doctor's phone numbers, insurance information, a list of current medications, plus anything you might need in an emergency. You will also have the medical and financial powers of attorney, the living will, and last will and testament in addition to everything else you will need to take charge of your parent's lives if necessary. In addition to filling out the lists, the author also offers information about good nutrition, safety at home and driver safety guidelines. If you are blessed to have living parents or loved ones, you may want to visit Joanne Hill at www.lifeworkspublishing.com to learn more. Lifeworks Publishing, and author Joanne Hill, would like to offer NABBW members a 15% discount on orders of (1-25 books) for Elder Organizer: A Journal of Information for Family Elders. To order your copies, please visit the MEMBER ONLY section of NABBW and look under DISCOUNTS.
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MEMBER COLUMNS FINAL 5 PITFALLS TO AVOID WHEN DISCUSSING THORNY TOPICS WITH YOUR AGING LOVED ONE By Barbara E. Friesner  Discussing thorny
topics with your aging loved one(s) is difficult even
under the best of circumstances - as many family
members who have tried and failed can tell you. But
since resolving issues is a lot easier before a crisis,
for the past 2 months I've been giving you Pitfalls to
avoid if you want to be successful when you discuss
thorny topics with your aging loved one. Here then are
the final 5 Pitfalls.PITFALL #1)Thinking there is only 1 solution (Yours!) Some of the reasons family members may think there is only 1 solution (theirs!) is because they only know about 1 solution - perhaps it's a solution that a friend used or they read about. Or maybe because basically it's an "ok solution" and since they didn't plan ahead, there's no time to come up with a different one or others. Or perhaps because they were thinking only in terms of their needs such as having their loved one move into an assisted living because it just solves everything. Or maybe it's a matter of ego - thinking their solution is right because it's their solution. Think out of the box and be creative. Continue reading at this link: http://www.nabbw.com/columns/barbarafriesner.html Menopause and Yeast Infections By Cathy Taylor  Caused by an overgrowth
of Candida albicans, a fungus, yeast infections are the
most common of all vaginal infections. Yeast
infections are not sexually transmitted and are often
caused by menopause. Of all vaginal infections, yeast
infections are one of the main symptoms of
menopause, caused by the fluctuating hormones
leading to bacteria in the vagina going out of
control.Baths, excess moisture in the vagina, or damp or tight clothes may lead to yeast infections. The signs of yeast infection during menopause, as well as otherwise, are: inflammation, continued itching and irritation, pain during intercourse, frequent urination, and a thick, white discharge from your vagina. With the drop of estrogen levels during menopause, the walls of your vagina become thinner and weak. During intercourse, the walls become irritated, leaving tiny scars and scratches, enabling bacteria to thrive. Continue reading at this link: http://www.nabbw.com/columns/cathytaylor .html The FOCUS Marketing Method By Sheri McConnell 
Entrepreneurs and small business owners know they
need to market their business to make more money
and attract more customers, but they often don't know
how to go about it. That's why my FOCUS Marketing
(Trademark) Method is such a powerful tool. It gives
you specific techniques to make your marketing efforts
pay off."F" is for Filtered. Concentrate on targeting people in a specific niche market to attract your ideal clients- those people who you serve well and who you are most alike. Think about what types of people you best identify with and what life experiences, interests, hobbies, and roles you might share with them. Then consider whether they are people you'll want to work with in the long term. Continue reading at this link: http://www.nabbw.com/columns/sherimcconnell.html Keeping Perspective By Natalie Caine  May, the month of Mother's Day, kids on the way to graduating high school and college, getting a job or planning a wedding. May. May we . . .
Continue reading at this link: http://www.nabbw.com/columns/nataliecaine.html Saying Yes By Prill Boyle  This has been my "year
of yes."I said yes to Africa when my Peace Corps friend invited me, yes to Amsterdam when my husband asked, and even yes to speech-giving lessons when a woman I met at a party offered them. After years of practicing saying no, I'm loving saying yes. The phrase "the year of yes" comes from a book of the same title by Idaho native and aspiring playwright Maria Dahvana Headley. Feeling like she's "dated and then hated every man in Manhattan," Headley resolves to stop being so picky and say yes to anyone (within reason) who asks her out on a date. No drunks, druggies, violent types, or cheating husbands. Everyone else gets a nod. Headley's first date is with her building's Puerto Rican maintenance man, who shows up to fix her toilet and ends up asking her out. The second is with a 40-year old classmate who speaks mostly Polish. Continue reading at this link: http://www.nabbw.com/columns/ prillboyle.html Dangling Carrots Wilt By Nan S. Russell 
"Red tape. Infighting. Office politics. Employee morale.
Can't get things done. Lack of communication. Layers
of bureaucracy. Not valued. Rude, difficult people.
Indecision. Lack of support. Inconsistency. No clear
direction." These are sample answers from readers to
a Winning at Working survey that asked about the
biggest problems at work. And then we wonder, as
supervisors and managers, why employees aren't
motivated?Working with a client on a consulting engagement recently, the issue came up again and again, "How can I motivate my employees?" My answer wasn't the quick-fix the client wanted. "You can't," I said. "But what you can do is more powerful and sustaining. If you want motivated employees, create an environment where people can be self-motivated." You see, efforts to rouse, stimulate or encourage behavior are short-lived. That's not to say expectations, incentives, pay for performance or fear of consequences don't work to improve results for a time. They do. But, carrot-and-stick approaches don't solve the problems that reduce motivation, initiative and engagement. So results are often fleeting. Continue reading at this link: http://nabbw.com/columns/ nanrussell.html Happy Mother's Day to Meeee! By Georgia Richardson  Before you say it,
I'm not one of those people who hang on to their
grown children never cutting the apron strings. Not
this independent gal. No sir-ree. As my sons moved
out, first the oldest, then the youngest, I kept a stiff
upper lip and only cried after I saw their tail-lights
disappear down the road. I only called them on
Sundays and Wednesdays and a few Saturday
mornings around 7:00 am. That was it. I swear it. They
cannot prove the other calls were mine. Hey, is it
my fault they can't afford Caller ID?Once the nest was empty, I created my own life and carried on with only a smidgen of "grief" showing. I wrote, I stayed up late and ate foods that were bad for me, and changed channels on the TV over and over, simply because I could. I ran around the house without a bra. Ah, the good life. Righttttt. So much for the first day. The next day, I cried. All day. Continue reading at this link: http://nabbw.com/columns/ georgiarichardson.html Dancing with the Stars By Donna Shepherd  There is a time to cry, and a
time to laugh; a time to have sorrow, and a time to
dance. - Ecclesiastes 3:4 (New Life Version)
We seem to have a lot of television shows dedicated to the 'stars.' Gossip and entertainment shows abound. Everyday people vie for the opportunity to interview, dance with, or touch a famous person. Magazines employ large teams of writers to report on the latest makeup tips, clothing styles, and private lives of the celebrities. Even in Christian circles, we have a few people who some might be consider 'stars' - pastors of mega- churches, televangelists, and best selling authors. Even the disciples felt the need for the spotlight. They debated who would be the greatest in the Kingdom. We read the account in Luke 9:46-48, "An argument arose among them as to which of them was the greatest. But Jesus, knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a child and put him by his side and said to them, "Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For he who is least among you all is the one who is great." Continue reading at this link: http://nabbw.com/columns/ donnashepherd.html Fat is Your Friend By Mary Pearsall  Are you thoroughly
and utterly confused about the different types of fat -
what you should avoid and what you should include in
your diet? Join the club! Recent research on the
health advantages and disadvantages of various fats
and oils has left the majority of us confused about
what to take to the checkout stand and what to leave
on the shelf. Low fat diets were all the rage for years,
and now we are told that we actually need to eat fat to
maintain a healthy and well rounded diet! Yes, it is true that fat is on located on the food pyramid and is not the evil foe as we were led to believe. Indeed, fat is our friend and serves many useful and necessary functions in our bodies. However it is important to know what kinds of fat to include in your diet and what to avoid for optimum health benefits. Following these tips will help alleviate confusion at the market and contribute to a better understanding of the options available. Continue reading at this link: http://nabbw.com/columns/ marypearsall.html Words Aren't Enough By Julie Clark Robinson  Usually I can write
my way out of any kind of emotional burden. I've
learned that when my chest is heavy, if I just give
myself enough time at the keyboard, the problem
invariably ends up on the paper in front of me - not
stuck in a knot in my heart. An anxiety that exists on a
piece of paper, I can handle. But this time - with the
sudden death of my teenage niece Sarah - words just
aren't enough. As an author, I know that every word I select needs to be precisely right for the meaning I am trying to convey. I don't use "run" when I mean "dash". I search for "periwinkle" instead of merely typing "purple". But my wordsmith Olympics have come to a screeching halt lately as I try to come up with something to say to help my sister deal with the loss of her only daughter. And even if I put myself through a thesaurus-type marathon of a lifetime, the problem on the computer print-out in my hands doesn't come close to eliminating the thud in my gut every time I remember that Sarah is gone. Continue reading at this link: http://nabbw.com/columns/ julierobinson.html "Are You Free to Be Fabulous?" By Judith Sherven, Ph.D. & James Sniechowski, Ph.D.  "Who do you think you
are?" "Don't get a swelled head!" "Remember where you came from." "Think you're too good for us?" "People like us don't go to places like that." That list of hold-backs could go on and on. And every one of us-including you- has been subjected to some form of commandment to NOT break out beyond where you came from, to not leave your "station" in order to be truly fabulous. Whether it came from a demanding and controlling parent, a terrified and anxious teacher, an abusive coach, or any number of relatives, romantic partners, or so-called friends who didn't know any better . . . the damage happened anyway. And what's the damage . . . ? Continue reading at this link: http://nabbw.com/columns/ judithsherven.html THE GIFT OF SINGLENESS By Karen Stephen, Ph.D. 
Is Singleness a Blessing or a Curse?
I think many single women looking at the title of this month's column are likely to take exception to the thought that being single is a gift. Unless, of course, they have just extricated themselves from an abusive situation; in which case, they are breathing a momentary sigh of relief. But in the long run, most women consider singleness, whether widowed, divorced, never married, or simply flying solo as a life status filled with loneliness, longing, discrimination (in a coupled world), extra chores, and a sense of unfulfillment. Yes, there are a scattering of freedoms from having to consider another person's point of view or demands or desires, but these don't seem to counterbalance the pain. To understand how singleness might be a gift and what psychological and spiritual tools we will need to see it as such, let's start with the other gifts we have been given in life. Continue reading at this link: http://nabbw.com/columns/karenstephen.html Should You Consider a Reverse Mortgage? By Jan Cullinane  A reverse
mortgage is a loan against the equity you have built up
in your home. It allows you to receive extra income,
and when you die, vacate, or sell your house, the loan
is repaid. You must be 62 years of age or older to
obtain a reverse mortgage, and the loan applies only
to your primary residence. There are several possibilities-you can receive a lump sum, monthly payments, a line of credit, or some combination of these options. The homeowner retains ownership of the home during the reverse mortgage period. Since these types of mortgages can be complex and involve fees, you need to be comfortable with how the costs stack up against how much you will receive in loan advances and how much equity will remain at the end of the reverse mortgage period. There are several types of reverse mortgages, but the only kind insured by the federal government are the home equity conversion mortgages (HECMs). Continue reading at this link: http://nabbw.com/columns/jancullinane.html The Scoop on High Cholesterol and What You Should Know By Robin Miller, M.D.  Many women have
high cholesterol and are totally unaware of it. Nearly
two thirds of women at highest risk of heart attack, and
death from heart disease, are not being treated
appropriately to lower their cholesterol. That is why it
is so important that you know what your levels are and
what they mean!
What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is found in every cell of the body. It is important for building hormones. When there is too much cholesterol in the body it can deposit in blood vessels and cause inflammation. Eventually it can cause a build up of plaque with narrowing and eventually completely clog the vessels. This can result in a stroke or a heart attack. Cholesterol is what is called a lipoprotein. It is one of many that can cause these problems. Continue reading at this link: http://www.nabbw.com/columns/robinmiller.html
MEMBER NEWS Marty Silberstein www.boomerventuresummit.com announces the Third Annual Silicon Valley Boomer Venture Summit, June 19, 2007, 8:30 am - 6:30 pm, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California by Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University and Mary Furlong & Associates. For more information, please visit www.boomerventuresummit.com. Phyllis Goldberg and Rosemary Lichtman are collecting data for a book they're writing about the Sandwich Generation. Please let us know how you put family concerns to one side and what taking care of yourself means to you? Send your comments to us by visiting our online blog at www.NourishingRelationships.blogspot.com. Jacqueline Wales www.fearlessfifties.com, is offering a lucky Fearless Fifties an opportunity of a lifetime; Two weeks vacation at Villa Pantulan in July of 2008. This does not include airfare. To win, write a 1000 word essay on how you experience being a Fearless Woman and submit to info@fearlessfifties.com Please email Jacqueline for complete entry details about this contest. Carolyn Howard-Johnson http://carolynhoward-johnson.com/ presents "Sharing with Writers and Readers," www.sharingwithwriters.blogspot.com a blog for everyone who loves books and wants to know how to better use what the publishing world offers them -- to find better reading or to write and promote their own work more effectively. Barbara E. Friesner www.agewiseliving.com The AgeWiseLiving Teleseminar "Let's Take Some Questions" will be on Tuesday, June 12 at 7pm Eastern time. For information on how to join this NO CHARGE Teleseminar, please go to www.agewiseliving.com Doctor Flamingo, aka Dr. Karen Stephen, updated her website www.doctorflamingo-online.com to include advice for women going through divorce process and ideas for obtaining low cost mental health services in your community. She continues her dual role as a clinical psychologist for the nation's largest HMO and as an active leader in her union for mental health professionals. Preparing to be mother- of-the-bride for her daughter's upcoming July wedding and working on her second novel (first novel at www.degreesofobsession.com) fills up the rest of her busy schedule. Meredith Karen Laskow, jewelry designer extraordinaire, www.meredithbead.com members.tripod.com, says May 21 is my birthday, 57 and still as mean as ever! Should it be a universal holiday? Of course!! And how shall we celebrate? By wearing the prettiest and most fun jewelry imaginable. Melissa Sherman www.wearethewomen.com/ "We Are The Women" is born! A New Women's Movement For A New Millennium. Experience www.wearethewomen.com today to begin making positive changes in your life. Saundra Goodman www.gotteethguide.com "Got Teeth? A Survivor's Guide. How to keep your teeth or live without them" is a guide for healthy living and a beautiful smile, even with replacement teeth. Written from my perspective as a dental patient, with notes and quotes from dental professionals to arm you with questions and alert you to potential obstacles. My mission is to educate and help others save their teeth or accept and laugh through the fear, discomfort, and surprises of tooth loss with humor and hope. www.gotteethguide.com to learn more. Pamela D. Blair, Ph.D. www.pamblair.com, will be Guest Speaker and Workshop Leader at The Unity Church of Hilton Head Island at 10:30 AM on Sunday, May 20th. From 1:00-3:00 PM, Pam will conduct a Mini-Workshop called "Creating and Celebrating The Next Fifty Years: A Workshop for Women at Midlife and Beyond" based on her book. Visit www.pamblair.com for more info. Eli Davidson www.elidavidson.com Are you are a Boomer business owner or a Boomer looking for innovative, low cost ways to connect with your clients and grow your business? Eli Davidson, proud NBBW member, is a nationally recognized personal turnaround expert. Using the tools she shares in her book, Funky to Fabulous, landed her in www.BusinessWeeek.com. "Savvy Selling" Karen Wright www.wrightminded.com Second Adulthood is your time to put your long cherished dreams ahead of society's use of your life. Is your mind jailing you with doubts and hesitation or is it setting you free to experience who you really came here to be? Bring your dreams to The Choice Women's Weekend Retreat in Toronto, June 8-10 and teach your mind the joy and freedom of magnificent creation. Details at www.wrightminded.com/public_workshops.html. Dr. Gayle Carson CSP CMC www.gaylecarson.com has been inducted into the "Legends of the Speaking Profession Class of 2007." She is the only woman in a class that includes two National Speakers Association Presidents, a former U.S. Senator and Earl Nightingale who is being inducted posthumously. Natalie Caine, NABBW Empty Nest Expert, www.emptynestsupport.com/ is introducing a new product line for women in transition and those facing the empty nest. To view these products, visit EMPTY NEST STORE LM Richard, www.lulu.com/ My Personal BABYBOOMER RETIREMENT Book is now available at www.lulu.com/ Content ID #744391. This is a "record/information" book, a "memories" book and a "Retirement Journal"--all in one book. It is focused specific for retiring Boomers to keep all personal information together in one place. Darlene Wofford www.darlenewofford.com shares her personal experiences in Edgewise: An Assignment to Remember, the first of three novels in her Edgewise series, with the second, Seven Years 'Til Sunrise, scheduled for release next year. Emotionally shattered by back-to-back tragedies, Delaney as her alter ego mentally blocked out the events, however, she is left in a state of denial and silent darkness until the psychiatrist issues the assignment of writing about her memories. An unexpected vision of youth opens a floodgate of memories that unfold onto the pages, with interspersed psychiatric sessions to chronicle her healing progression and road back to reality.
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THANK YOU! to the following for sharing information about NABBW and BWS: Jane Carroll, host of the Loving Life Radio Show www.lovingliferadioshow.com/ for including the NABBW as a sponsor in her May newsletter. Dr. Karen Stephen (aka Doctor Flamingo), www.doctorflamingo-online.com for always mentioning NABBW and BWS in all her newsletters. KC Christensen-Lang www.toolsforpositiveliving.com, for including the NABBW in her ezine, Vitual Moment of Joy. Alanna K. at Widowhood is not Funny blog for mentioning that Boomer Women Speak had recently set up a special forum for widows. Kathy Kreft for creating an original announcement about the NABBW and sending it to all the women in her address list inviting them to join! Taj Mahal Review of Taj Mahal Review for publishing Dotsie's article in their journal, Do You Have What It Takes To Be An Author?. 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.  I Gotta Crow: Women, Voice, and
WritingJill Hackett Buy this Book  My Favorite
Midlife Crisis (Yet)By Toby Devens Buy this Book
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