My Conversation with Sister Marie Pappas on Sirius Satellite Radio
Yes, I still love the radio. But, I had almost forgotten what a pleasure it is to have an extended conversation with an interesting and “interested” interviewer until this recent book promotion tour. I had the opportunity to talk to women and men radio hosts across the country from my home – NO make-up needed! Pajamas optional!
One of the interviews was from a studio on satellite radio. Sister Marie Pappas is on Sirius Satellite Radio along with Martha Stewart, Oprah …

STORIES FROM THE FRONTLINES OF SECOND ADULTHOOD – “DEB’S” STORY

We are launching a new feature – Stories from the Frontlines of Second Adulthood. The stories are from FIFTY IS THE NEW FIFTY and my other books, women I have met through lectures, interviews, friends, and now through this website.
Throughout our lives, we have taken on so many roles. So many imposed expectations. So many responsibilities we weren’t sure we could – or wanted to – handle. So many doubts about performance. Now the scripted lines are giving way to the …

We Can Only Learn from Each Other
When the first copy of my new book FIFTY IS THE NEW FIFTY arrived from my publisher, my emotions were mixed. On the one hand the book embodies the long-awaited launch of my ideas into the public conversation. On the other hand, it makes me vulnerable to the public’s response. Curiously, though, I feel somewhat less vulnerable this time out than when INVENTING THE REST OF OUR LIVES was published several years ago.
This is due in part to the fact that I was …