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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
Say Goodbye to Your College Kids and Hello to Yourself
After you’ve said goodbye to your college kids, it’s time to say hello to you. Imagine that you’re the woman in the photo below, journaling your way into the next chapter of your life. Engage in an active process of learning more about what you want to do. What nurtures your creative thinking? What stimulates your curiosity? Identify your natural talents. What comes so easily you often don’t notice it? How about the acquired skills you have used successfully? Think about what you consider to be your greatest personal strengths. … Continue reading
Abby Sunderland: A Free Range Kid
When 16 year old Abby Sunderland attempted to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world, there was a lot of controversy – some called it reckless and accused her parents of child abuse. Others who think childhood quests are an endangered species applauded Abby’s confidence, sailing prowess and sense of adventure. You may be interested in learning more about Abby. Here MSNBC traces her journey through articles and video. And Abby talks about her love of the sea and sailing experience as well as her inspiration and … Continue reading
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