Posts Tagged ‘Fearless’

New Book Contest: Name That Subtitle!!!

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

I’m almost finished with my second book. The title is . . .

FIFTY RULES


. . . and now I’m looking for the perfect subtitle.

For example:

FIFTY RULES: What Every Woman Must Know Before Turning 50

Here’s the deal: send your best shot at a subtitle, and the winning submission will get a signed copy of my first book, The Best of Everything After 50 AND a signed copy of my second book, Fifty Rules, which will be out in the fall of 2012.

LEAVE YOUR SUBMISSIONS RIGHT HERE ON THE WEBSITE.

GOOD LUCK!

How Necessity Became the Mother of Creativity

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

I know I should make up a much more interesting story. But, the truth is this: after a five mile run last week in Central Park with Gunther the Wonder Dog (our beloved rescued Brittany), while walking home, yakking it up on the phone with a girlfriend–holding the iPhone in one  hand and Gunther’s leash in the other–I tripped and fell. The fall was excruciatingly fast and furious,  knocking the wind right out of me, and breaking my arm. (more…)

What Does Growing Bolder Mean to You?

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

I was a repeat guest on the GROWING BOLDER RADIO SHOW recently, with hosts Marc Middleton and Bill Shafer. In case you missed it . . . just click on this link to listen in! Enjoy the show!

How Turning 50 Can Save Your Life

Saturday, January 14th, 2012

I know my story is your story too.

Five years ago, I turned 50. It felt as though everything changed overnight. 
In my 20s, 30s and 40s, I charged ahead with life, first throwing myself into my career — I worked as a magazine publisher — and then, in my late 30s, meeting my husband, getting married and having children. 
Those busy years almost seemed like one long decade, during which I didn’t feel any different about how I looked or acted. 
I never stopped to think about what impact the way I was living might have down the road. (more…)

The One Book Every Person Should Read

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

A few weeks ago I bought a copy of How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie for my 17-year old daughter, who will be heading to college–and adulthood–next year.

I remember reading it when I was in my 20s and just starting out in the “real world.” It was recommended to me by a professor who believed that this book should be required reading for every college student. He was right. (more…)

What Does Running 29 Miles Feel Like?

Thursday, October 13th, 2011

I’m nervous.

Tomorrow morning, I’ll put on my sneakers–as I do every-other-day–take Gunther the Wonder Dog, and walk my youngest daughter to school . . . about 1/2 mile away from home.

Then, I’ll go to Central Park and . . . run.

Except, this time will be different than any other run I’ve ever been on in my entire life, including the one and only time I ran in the NYC Marathon, in 2003.

I’m running 29 miles. (more…)