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Watch for my by-line

BD — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 22:56:45 +0000

I’ve had the pleasure of writing for both Active Aging and Womens Focus magazines since 2007 and I hope to continue. There are so many interesting people out there that I’d love to meet and write about…but I don’t know yet what 2011 will bring. So, dear readers, watch for my by-line. I may not be in both magazines every month, but I will hopefully be in at least one each month. Fingers crossed!

In the mean time I’ll be rewriting Patchwork Family. It’s a very time consuming process – writing, editing, hunting for an agent and publisher, then publishing. Please bear with me and follow me on Twitter and Facebook. CYA!

Active Aging November 1st

BD — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 21:32:07 +0000

I had the pleasure of interviewing local Kansas author and journalist, Robert Siewert Lampe. She has written 2 historical novels and several children’s books. Look for “Agnes” and “The Homestead Trail, Kansas Calls” at Watermark Books and Amazon.com. She has just signed a contract on her 10th book and will have 4 books coming out next Christmas. Not only does she find joy and solace in the written word, but in music as well. She’s been an organist for 50 years. Look for her story in Active Aging next month.

September article…

BD — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:22:00 +0000

Watch for the September issue of Active Aging and my article about a gentleman who has been doing Track & Field events since 1958. He’s put some miles around the track and won awards in discus and shot put over the years. He was inspired by the Adventures of Superman and said he felt like he could fly when he ran. You’ll also enjoy reading about his experiences with NASA during his career in astronomy.

Hot August 1st articles

BD — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:02:13 +0000

I had the pleasure of writing about Carol Price a true winner in many ways for Active Aging this month. She went back to school and got her degree, started a new teaching career, lost 50 pounds and went to Germany to celebrate. You’ll be inspired by this wonderful lady and all she’s done.

Reading about dental professional, Lucynda Raben, DDS will prove that you don’t have to be afraid of dental care. This professional treats her patients like family and is very active in the volunteer community as well. You’ll enjoy getting to know her and more about her practice in the August edition of Womens Focus.

This July…

BD — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:48:07 +0000

Check out Active Aging for July and my article on the Galaxy of Stars Senior Services event. It’s sure to be a night of high society and humor with Rene Stevens and Brett Harris as roast-er and roast-ee. Tuxedos are optional, but I’m guessing there will be some in the crowd. And no doubt the ladies will be the epitome of glamor. The details are in the article and on the Senior Services web site.

You’ll read all about “summer learning” programs in my Womens Focus article, that will keep our kids on the top of the learning tree. Don’t miss the opportunities available this summer at the Wichita Public Library, the Sedgwick County Zoo, Exploration Place, and many more. Studies show that kids who don’t do a little reading, spelling, or math in the summer can lose as much as one grade in their skill levels. Don’t let them veg away the summer, keep their minds and bodies healthy!