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Terry Lohrbeer is the Host of The Kickass Boomers Podcast  where you can hear stories of Boomers living active lives, taking chances, and making changes happen in the world.  Connect with Host Terry LohrbeerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2658545911065461/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrylohrbeer/Instagram: kickassboomersTwitter: @kickassboomersWebsite: kickassboomers.com Show Notes Janine sits down with Terry to discuss her NEW passion project and how it’s […] The post Janine on Kickass Boomers with Terry Lohrbeer appeared first on The 8 Gates. Originally Published on... Continue Reading

On Monday, April 8th, we’ll conduct Byline 360˚ as you’ve come to know and love it. Then, we’re going to take a nap for two months. Starting Monday, May 13th, 2024, we’ll begin meeting twice a month, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern time, for three months. But this time, Byline 360˚  will be an actual workshop, with actual work to be done between sessions. In short, we’ll talk, draft, share and discuss our drafts, then revise and refine them. Over our six sessions, we’ll figure out why we do the things we do when we write, which of those things we might do better, and which of those things define... Continue Reading

For years, I’ve wanted to know the answer to this question. What would I do with all my free time once I no longer had deadlines and commitments? Would I go “totally ’round the bend” as my Australian friend, Bernice, used to say. Would I diligently take up one of the many causes I am drawn to and make it my life’s work? Would I start a business, write another novel, or just flake out and start sleeping 12 to 14 hours a day? Possibly all of the above? Celestial — Spirit House On 2/29/24 I leapt into my future, joining the ranks of the recently retired. I can’t say I’ve fully... Continue Reading

Me looking wistful just after I receive a response about an outstanding proposal I love running a start-up; it ticks so many boxes for me such as: the massive improvements to my quality of life, the levels of variety it affords me, the uplift in my independence, the healthy challenge to build something from nothing, the impact my company has on others and more. However, it has lots of downsides: loneliness in the early days, the amount I am stretched day-to-day, the constant challenge of cashflow and never being certain where the money will come from, the decision overload that goes with having... Continue Reading

I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference From the poem The Road Less Traveled by Robert Frost Isn’t it cool? Every day that you wake up on this side of the grass is another opportunity to win. Winners begin each day with anticipation – looking forward to finding the something colored beautiful moments in this great day that will can only be found on Winner’s Road. These moments can be a thought, a conversation, an activity…anything that creates a connection... Continue Reading

Hi folks, here is Chapter 1 of my novel, Enchanting Treve. This novel represents so much as it is told from the perspective of three strong women who are doing their best to live their lives to the fullest in the face of life’s challenges. It is also a journey down memory lane for those of us who grew up in the country or who visited family who lived in the country when we were kids. With this novel I held nothing back – it brought the tears as well as the joys of those days into sharp relief. The intense struggles we face as we progress through the phases of our lives, with their pleasant,... Continue Reading

Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey have written a thought-provoking book together. It’s called Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier. Yep. There are other books on how to get happy. Why is this one different? One of the many things I enjoy about this content is that Brooks and Winfrey share that happiness isn’t a feeling, it’s a direction. They invite us to consider getting happier as a process we can activate each day. That changes the game. They also invoke the power of three and discuss what research has determined as the three powerful factors that contribute... Continue Reading

·        Skipping the Break: After completing a draft, writers often jump straight into editing without taking a break. A little distance from the work can help you see it more objectively. ·        Overlooking Typos and Grammar Errors: Sometimes, writers get so focused on larger issues that they overlook simple typos, grammar mistakes, and punctuation errors. ·        Neglecting Structure and Organization: Editing isn’t just about fixing grammar; it’s about ensuring your content flows logically. Neglecting to review the overall structure and organization can... Continue Reading

It’s interesting to observe how the holiday season can make us feel more alone. For those of us who feel its bite instead of its embrace, the idea that we “should” be happy, prosperous, and share meals surrounded by friends and family feels like a fairy tale. Even when we do enjoy rewarding relationships, engage in our holiday rituals, and have the pleasure of the company of friends and family, many times, it’s a fairy tale as well because our friends complain or get too drunk or share too much personal information and our family is often more challenging than pleasurable…so we pretend.... Continue Reading

In a recent episode of Live Community, host Donna Mazzitelli delves into the transformative practice of journaling. This session serves as an introduction to a series that promises to explore the depths of journaling in subsequent episodes. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to watch the podcast – Part 1 The Art of Self-Reflection Journaling is more than just a method of recording daily events; it’s a pathway to deeper self-awareness and self-care. Donna Mazzitelli discusses the myriad reasons why individuals might take up journaling, from capturing memoirs to navigating the complexities... Continue Reading