Washington Post writer Esther Cepeda interviewed me last week for this article about women and fitness. The real question she had was this:
Why are Americans so out-of-shape? (more…)
Archive for July, 2011
Aging With Health, Beauty and Peace of Mind
Tuesday, July 26th, 2011
It’s human nature to always be ready to jump on the next “new thing” . . . whether it’s a diet that everyone is raving about, an exercise program that promises to get rid of cellulite or (finally!) the skin cream that will erase wrinkles as soon as you spot them. If something seems too good to be true, it’s usually not. (more…)
Latest News About “The Best of Everything After 50″
Saturday, July 23rd, 2011
What a great honor: The Best of Everything After 50 has been chosen to be a recommended book by Elect Women Magazine! The people behind this prestigious operation are those who research and report on the latest statistics and trends regarding women in political office. I am thrilled to be among some of the best books out there for women right now: books by Tina Fey, Gail Collins, and Katie Couric, to name just a few. Click on this link to see the full list of books . . .
http://electwomen.com/books/
Who’s Your Style Muse?
Thursday, July 21st, 2011
It was 1968, and she came to visit us from Germany. I was 12 and she was 19–a gap as wide as the Atlantic Ocean that separated our daily lives. I mean, really, she had no interest in hanging around with a 12 year old! But, that was a long time ago (or as Cousin B would say: that was in former times). And now? Best friends, and closer than sisters. (more…)
Stand Up and Be Heard!
Saturday, July 16th, 2011
He who passively accepts evil is as much involved in it as he who helps to perpetrate it. He who accepts evil without protesting against it is really cooperating with it.
– Martin Luther King, Jr.
I’ve written several articles recently on Huffington Post suggesting why Americans should be mad. Some of the reasons given include unemployment, sexism, ageism, war, environmental concerns, health care, and more. There’s no question that we’re all quite mad, based on the sheer number of comments each of the posts received. The anger and frustration spewing from the comments is palpable, and understandably so. That’s good, because anger can beget action.
A New Kind of Swimsuit
Wednesday, July 13th, 2011
280,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. There are currently millions of breast cancer survivors alive in the United States alone. (more…)