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published authors - children's books
Dear Bloggers, If you can claim success for having a children's book published, would you please blog me back.
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Helen Gurley Brown
Born: February 18, 1922
Author, publisher, and businesswoman. A leader of both the feminist and sexual revolutions. -
FlexPet Featured in Forbes Story on Pet Businesses
Forbes.com just published a story about interesting pet businesses that are doing well despite...
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Practice What You Preach
Practice What You Preach You know, us coaches are not like the Walmart happy face all of the time. We have times of frustration too. We are human.However, that said, I practice what I preach. I believe, use and teach through the power of writing. Get...
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Mary Higgins Clark
Born: December 24, 1927
Suspense and mystery writer whose 24 published novels have sold more than 80 million copies in the United States. -
Studs Terkel
Born: May 16, 1912
Died: Oct. 31, 2008
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and broadcaster best known for his series of oral histories. -
Love, Loss and Life Lessons
Babette Williams married her soulmate in her 60s, published a series of books in her 70s, and is looking forward to breaking more new ground in her 80s. She is proof that it's all about attitude, not age.
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Spreading the Word
Now that “Learning Later, Living Greater” has been published and is available for purchase, I’ve become a full-time book promoter. This is definitely stepping outside my comfort zone. I’ve never been comfortable with “sales.” Years...
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Poet-Sandalmaker to the Stars
At 78, Stavros Melissinos still works every day in his small shop in Athens, Greece. He's a philosopher who has published 10 books of poetry and mastered the ancient Greek craftsmanship of sandal-making. Wait until you see some of his celebrity clients.
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Always Look for the Laugh
What's the true definition of success -- is it money? Is it fame? Jim Carlton could have had lots of both. As a writer for Joan Rivers, the Smothers Brothers and others, he had quite an exciting ride. But to Jim, there were other things in life.
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Inspiration at the Kerouac House
Writer Darlyn Finch reads from her work, Red Wax Rose, written while she was the Kerouac Project writer in residence, living and working in the house where Jack Kerouac wrote Dharma Bums and learned that On the Road was about to be published.
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Frank Lloyd Wright
Born: June 8, 1867
Died: April 29, 1959
Considered the most influential architect of his time. A pioneer ahead of his time and is easily America's most famous architect. -
A Jolt of Java for Longer Life
Want to live longer? Drink up! A study just released by the Harvard School of Public Health and published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, finds that drinking up to six cups of coffee every day may actually cut your risk of dying from heart disease.
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Walter Cronkite
Born: Nov. 4, 1916
For nearly two decades, Americans overwhelmingly turned to Walter Cronkite for the day's news. -
LIFE AFTER 50
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Shockers from the Morning Newspaper
All of these were actually published and should serve as a warning, don't believe everything you read in the paper!
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Why I won't self-publish
I want to be a writer more than I can say. It's been my dream since I was a child, and to...
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The Book...
Shortly after I moved to New Hampshire, my son Jon, who is a free-lance writer with six published books to his credit and more on the way, began talking about my writing a book. He felt that lifelong learning for older adults was an important topic,...
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How to Tell What Research to Believe
You see it on television. You hear them on radio stations, you read them all over. The medical commercials talk about research. Diet products talk about research. So then the question is what research can you trust? The fact is anyone can do...
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Hank Phillippi Ryan
One of the most honored television reporters in America is spinning the real-life investigations she uncovers into suspenseful mystery novels.
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Janice Stillman
When Janice Stillman became the first female editor of The Old Farmer's Almanac, she took over a publication that George Washington helped launch. Find out why she says it's still relevant today.
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Dr. Barry Sears
Can dieting save your life? Dr. Barry Sears says the toxic fats that we put into our bodies are doing more than making us fat - they could be killing us.
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Linnda Durre
Could stress at work be hurting your relationships at home? Learn how to survive a toxic workplace from one of the nation's top psychotherapists.
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The Desire to Write
I have had good storytellers, great conversationalists and naturally funny people tell me that they could never be a writer. “And, why is that?” I ask. “I'm not good enough,” is the usual answer. “Good enough for what?” I...
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Royal Palm Literary Awards!!
As the rain and cold envelops my house this evening, I think it would have been lovely to...
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Does Birth Order Matter?
A new study says parents tend to be harder on their first-born children -- with some surprising results! Read the article then share your thoughts.
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5 Questions With: M.J. Neary
Marina Julia Neary is an award-winning historical essayist, multilingual arts & entertainment journalist, published poet, playwright, actress, dancer and choreographer. Plus, she's Growing Bolder!
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Carol Channing
She is one of the most beloved stars of stage and film, and even as she nears 90, she's working hard to keep the arts in schools.
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Just my luck!
Yesterday morning, I had to wait on the telephone for someone. I was reconnected, waited again, “Please, just one moment!” and I started to draw a bit, on a piece of paper. I drew nothing important, just some lines, some curves, some...
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Barry Levine
He took a job as a freelance photographer for an event called Woodstock. Little did he know his life would never be the same. His photos have frozen the most talked about moments in music history in time for us all.
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A Cure for Everything!
Dear Pharmacist, My neighbor swears by apple cider vinegar and every time I complain about my...
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Never Too Late
If you ever think opportunity has passed you by, take a moment and look at this list. Here's proof the best is still ahead.
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You Can Shut Down Cancer Genes in 3 Months!
Major lifestyle changes including a better diet and more exercise not only helps you lose weight and lower your blood pressure - it actually results in dramatic changes at a genetic level.
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World's Oldest Dog Dies
Controversy swirls and the fur will fly, but make no mistake, Chanel not only dressed for success, but was documented by the Guinness Book of World Records as the oldest dog in the world!
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Do You Know Rachel Carson?
March is Women's History Month and this year's theme is 'Women Taking the Lead to Save Our Planet.' Rachel Carson delivered the wake-up call that changed the world.
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5 Questions With: Richard Doster
Author Richard Doster has found a way to combine his love for baseball with family, friends, and fun. And he's found a new career along the way! See what he tells Growing Bolder about a dream that's coming true every day.
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Neurologic Signs Common with Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia patients are more likely to have tingling and weakness in their legs and arms, poor balance and other neurological symptoms according to a new study conducted at the University of Washington Medicine Sleep Institute at Harborview,...
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"Heck on Heels"!!
Announcing the arrival of “Heck on Heels,” my new collection of essays! Here's the text of the press release I'm sending out into the universe... "This is the second collection of essays by award-winning Wisconsin writer and photographer...
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A True American Hero
There's a good reason why I put this in the "Living" category. Because of Rick Rescorla,...
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100-Year-Old Anne Frank Hero
**Blogger's note: Sadly, in January of 2010, Miep Gies passed away. You can read the Washington...
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Popping a Pill to Ward Off Alzheimer's?
If warding off Alzheimer's was as easy as taking a pill – wouldn't we all grab a glass of water and get medicated? The pills are called statins, but not everyone is on board with the idea of prescribing them to people as prevention.
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Fail to Succeed
If you're worried about failure, don't. Embrace it. Failure can be an important step in the quest for success. Want proof? Take a look at this list of "failures."
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Letter Sent To A Bank By 86 Year Old Lady
86-year Old Lady's Letter to Bank Shown below, is an actual letter that was sent to a...
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What People Are Saying About the Book…
To say thank you to everyone who helped or contributed to “Learning Later, Living Greater,” I mailed about 85 copies of the book out. Here are some of the comments. It certainly is nice to read them. Harry R. (Rick) Moody, Ph.D., Director,...
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Over 100 and Simply Amazing!
Eric Shackle did it again. He's exposed another hidden gem. Another fantastic story on a person over the age of 100. We first learned of Eric through his wonderful articles on Olive Riley in Australia, who at age 108 was the World's Oldest Blogger. Or...
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Day 58: The Alchemist
Roz Savage is a British ocean rower, author, motivational speaker and environmental campaigner. After 11 years as a management consultant, she embarked on a new life of adventure by rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic. Her unlikely transformation...
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Roadkill - 2009
We’re taking a look back instead of forward as we near the end of a pretty raucous decade....
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Tribute to a Father Long Gone
Ciji Ware didn't exactly have a normal upbringing, but she hasn't complained one bit. Her father, Harlan Ware was one of two main writers for the longest running non-interrupted serial drama in radio history, "One Man's Family." Harlan died exactly 40...
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Life as a Mensan (or how I earned the wrath of Don Imus)
I got so many comments (on twitter) from yesterday's blog that I decided to expand a little and tell you why I decided to join and how I completely disgraced myself and learned humility. It will have to be quick, though, since I really have to get some...
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Two Voices Separated By 1 Generation
It Will Never Happen Again- If international pop star, Rihanna, can forgive her pop star boyfriend, Chris Brown, why shouldn't I? A few weeks ago Chris was charged with severely beating Rihanna and pictures were released to prove it. This...
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Day 53: Oh Smile On Me, Lady Luck
Roz Savage is a British ocean rower, author, motivational speaker and environmental campaigner. After 11 years as a management consultant, she embarked on a new life of adventure by rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic. Her unlikely transformation...
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The Angel of Death Row
Andrea D. Lyon is a defense attorney. Well known in her field, she was the first female in America to represent a defendant in a death penalty trial. I watched her in action last week at a Casey Anthony hearing where one of the motions was to preclude the...
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Launching your Young Adult into the 'Real World'
Parenting Launch Sequence Managing the change of letting go of children so they can launch into a successful life as young adults By Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life Coach Parents are told to give their...
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Nancy Nordstrom
After her husband’s death, Nancy Merz Nordstrom took charge of her life and is making the most of her after 50 years.














































