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Boomer
Women's World Newsletter October
2006 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Dear
Dotsie,
NABBW
has members from 40 states - plus Canada, New Zealand, and England!
"The things we call impossible may be only one more step away from
where we are right now. Don't stop trying too soon. " --- Joan Chittister,
Becoming Fully Human: The Greatest Glory of God
I had the tremendous pleasure of meeting Marianne Gray, editor for me* Magazine
while I was in Winter Park, Florida. I was truly blown away by her tour
of the Menopause the Musical, me*Magazine, and MTM Uncorked (Women
Who Wine) headquarters. Jeanie Linders has created an empire for midlife
women and it's all fabulous. I experienced creativity like never before
as Marianne showed me through their facility and introduced me to all the
remarkable women (and two men) who do what it takes to keep a show, magazine,
and wine club thriving.
 I'm also happy to share that two NABBW associates
have been asked to write for me* Magazine after their articles were read
in this newsletter. I always take pleasure in learning how membership in
the NABBW helps women personally and professionally.
On a more personal note. I'd like to thank everyone for all the well wishes,
cards, e-cards, emails, and flowers. My knee continues to heal, but at a
very slow rate (in my opinion). Perhaps that's why I chose the quote at
the beginning of this newsletter. I believe patience is one of the lessons
I need to learn from this dark cloud. However, the silver lining has been
watching and receiving all the kindness, goodness, and love in others. Now
if I could just get this knee bent enough so I can drive and start doing
my share for others!
My prayer is that you use the information in this newsletter to feel connected,
encouraged, supported, educated, and empowered at midlife. I know I do.
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. I hope you
will grab a cold drink, sit back, and enjoy reading this issue that contains
all topics of interest to baby boomer women.
Onward with grace,
Dotsie
dots@nabbw.com
1-877-bboomer
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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.
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' All articles should be educational.
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of today. Absolutely NO profanity, racial slurs, degrading, or politically-based
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is now offering member discounts at www.1800flowers.com
and www.thepopcornfactory.com
FEATURED GUEST AUTHOR OF THE MONTH ON BOOMER WOMEN SPEAK
 Dianne Schwartz
www.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.
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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:
Baby
Boomer Almanac, by Tim Brolus
What
Happens Next? A family guide to nursing home visits and more, by Chloe
JonPaul
Inspiration
To Realization, compiled by Christine Kloser
The
Frugal Book Promoter: How to Do What Your Publisher Won't, by Carolyn
Howard- Johnson
A Boomer
Women Speak T-shirt
$50.00
cash
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?
(Celebrity status involves TV, Movies, Radio, Athletes, or Singers
ONLY)
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 www.boomerwomenspeak.com
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:
- The
key to mastering ANY organizing challenge (whether it's your schedule
or your closet or your files) can be found by using The Magic Formula.
- The
listener will discover the real issue underlying their seeming lack
of organization.
- For
the person who is truly stuck, there are tools to get the process jump
started.
- The
person who perceived herself as organized but thwarted by another will
discover ways to 'heal and deal.'
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.
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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.
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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.
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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 WOMEN
For 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:
What's
uniquely next for you?
How
do you continue to grow a healthy relationship with your children?
Where
do you build a new sense of belonging with a community since the school
days are over?
How do you cope with the 'yo yo' life of your children leaving and coming
back home?
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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and make new friends.
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