NEW PUBLICATION FROM JOAN ELLEN GAGE! Hello readers! Yes, I am finally writing my blog and it’s about time. The occasion is the launch of my latest book, Embracing Your Inner Cheerleader. I am so excited! I had epiphany at 50, realizing that it was not the end of the world—but I could see itContinue reading “Embracing Your Inner Cheerleader!”
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Congratulations Elyssa and Brian!
CONGRATULATIONS ELYSSA AND BRIAN! Congratulations to my lovely niece and her outstanding husband on their marriage, today! Please enjoy this poem in tribute to their love! Simpatico She: Euro-american worldly/shy, brilliant crepe suzette He: Midwestern quiet, self-assured, intelligent American apple pie They meet and over time observe each other–trying one another on for size QuestionsContinue reading “Congratulations Elyssa and Brian!”
Welcome May’s Guest Jan Lundy, on the Joan-Zone!
JAN LUNDY Speaker, Author, Mentor, and Spiritual Retreat Facilitator Greetings and felicitations to all of my friends! This month please visit the joan-zone and read about my guest, Jan Lundy. Jan is multi-talented and a wonderful resource for women of all ages. Please stop by the “zone” and get Jan’s links, including a video blesssingContinue reading “Welcome May’s Guest Jan Lundy, on the Joan-Zone!”
The Dragon and the Damsel
Happy Spring! Please View April’s Guest Anne L. Holmes–Boomer Extraordinaire!, at the joan-zone
ANNE L. HOLMES, MARKETING,COACHING, AND MORE! Please visit the joan-zone to read all about my special guest for April, Anne L. Holmes. This woman really has it “going on”! Well, spring is officially here! It has been an abnormally warm winter and so everything started blooming and pollinating early–sniffle, sniffle, hack, hack. However, allContinue reading “Happy Spring! Please View April’s Guest Anne L. Holmes–Boomer Extraordinaire!, at the joan-zone”
My 38th Year in Dentistry and Commentary on Women in the Workforce
Please note that the following is an opinion of this author, and does not mean that the entire profession treats it’s employees this way. Thank you. Valentine’s Day marked the 38th anniversary of working in dental offices. It was a day that went by relatively unnoticed. I was aware of it, and the thought didContinue reading “My 38th Year in Dentistry and Commentary on Women in the Workforce”
Februay Ramblings and New Guest Interview on The Joan-Zone!
Carolyn Flannery–See Our Guest Interview On The Joan-Zone! http://thejoan-zone.blogspot.com/ Greetings! It’s been an interesting couple of weeks. My husband has been in NC, and Maggie and I are holding down the fort in Florida. Since I rarely sleep well when Rob is out of town, I’ve been a little sleep deprived. As a result ofContinue reading “Februay Ramblings and New Guest Interview on The Joan-Zone!”
Mourning Our Youth
I’m Cracking Up! I read an interesting article recently that I found in the February issue of More Magazine The author, Emily Listfield, talked about going through a period of mourning for your lost youth. Listfield sites the book, Face It: What Women Really Feel As Their Looks Change, by Vivian Diller, PhD. Diller’s takeContinue reading “Mourning Our Youth”
Welcome Linda C. Robinson to the joan-zone!
LINDA C. ROBINSON, LIFE COACH Happy New Year Friends! Let’s hope that this year is a better one economically for all. May we help each other in small ways whenever we can. December was a whirlwind, actually that started after Thanksgiving and continued until after New Years’. But, everything got done with the exception ofContinue reading “Welcome Linda C. Robinson to the joan-zone!”
Counting Your Blessings at Harvest Time
Even though many of us do not have gardens or farms, we still celebrate the time of harvest by decorating with pumpkins, or gourds, straw bales and scarecrows. We feel a connection from our childhood that marks this time, the time before and including Thanksgiving, and the upcoming Christmas and holiday season. Fall harvest isContinue reading “Counting Your Blessings at Harvest Time”
The Tale of the Bee Bees
It was one of those days, I had slept uncomfortably last night, due to the impending to-do list in my head. Morning arrived, I jumped in with both feet to attempt to conquer all that needed to be done. I was doing good! I walked, downed a liquid breakfast drink and a few almonds. IContinue reading “The Tale of the Bee Bees”
THE SPLENDOR OF AUTUMN
I believe that there is nothing that compares with nature’s autumnal colors. This is surely Mother Nature’s jewelry box laid open for all to admire. We spent a week watching the colors gradually peak. Yellow and green with spotty red and orange metamorphosis to brilliant yellow and fiery orange with radiant red. Timing is reallyContinue reading “THE SPLENDOR OF AUTUMN”
Joan Ellen Gage 