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Juicy Tomatoes, Women 50 and Beyond
Good morning Sandwiched Boomers! Today we are delighted to welcome Susan Swartz to our Virtual Book Tour. A talented journalist, author, public radio commentator and blogger, she has written two books about women 50 and beyond. She’s here to talk about her ‘Juicy Tomatoes’ books so lets get started, Susan. Nourishing Relationships: First off, who or what is a Juicy Tomato? Susan Swartz: It’s a term I came up with for mature middle aged women to counter those over-the-hill stodgy predictable stereotypes. Juicy Tomatoes are ripe, still on the vine, … Continue reading
Is There Really an Empty Nest Syndrome?
There’s a lot of controversy about whether or not the empty nest is, in fact, a syndrome. But for sure it’s one of many life transitions that can be difficult to navigate. Some parents are ambivalent and struggle with letting go emotionally. Even when your kids readily move into their independent lives away from home, you may still be concerned about how they’re managing. The popular term, helicopter parents, is widely used in the mainstream media. Do you rush in to protect, no matter how inconsequential the situation? Or sometimes … Continue reading
