Who would have thought that at age 80 I would publish my first book––an award-winning memoir, and a second one at age 87? Yet here I am embracing this incredible journey of storytelling and writing, and it has transformed my life in ways I could never have anticipated. I always dreamed of being a creative writer, but adult life with a move to the U.S. for my Australian … [Read more...]
How One Retired Teacher Found Her Second Act in Storytelling
Writing After Teaching (My First Inspiration) I was an inspired teacher. I experienced my first nudge of a dream to become an elementary school teacher in second grade - largely due to the teacher I was blessed to have in second grade. With her positive and kind spirit, “Miss B” was as skilled at motivating us to fulfill our academic requirements, … [Read more...]
Becoming You: The Proven Method for Crafting Your Authentic Life and Career by Susy Welch
I attended a book signing for Suzy Welch, author of "Becoming You: The Proven Method for Crafting Your Authentic Life and Career," hosted by Thrive Causemetics at Ziggy’s Bookstore in Santa Monica, California. Suzy Welch is a celebrated business thought leader who is a former editor-in-chief of Harvard Business Review, a NYU business professor, and an acclaimed author. Her … [Read more...]
Starting Over in My Eighth Decade
My typical online searches fall somewhere between WebMD and sheer panic:“Why do I have this mysterious rash on my chest?”“Does castor oil really reduce wrinkles?”“How can I treat vertigo without tipping over in public?” But nothing prepared me for the day I found myself Googling:“What to do when your 76-year-old partner of 25 years cheats on you—with multiple women.” I … [Read more...]
My Late ADHD Diagnosis and the Journey to Self-Acceptance
Growing up as a young undiagnosed ADHD girl in the seventies, I sat quietly taking in the world around me. I felt out of place while watching the other children thrive and succeed in their friendships and in school. I made do for the most part and entered adulthood with a passion for telling stories. My lifelong habit of people-watching became one of my greatest … [Read more...]