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Second Adulthood

Why You Want Me To Be Your Coach

By | climbing lessons, death, Denali, desire, developing world, Dinah Shore, Gail Sheehy, goals, gratitude, identity, process, Rescue, running, Second Adulthood, Secrets, Shiraz, slavery, South Beach Diet, The Confidence Garden | No Comments

Because we learn best from people who understand our demons. An alcoholic is best helped by a former drunk. The mother of an autistic child needs someone who has run the gauntlet themselves. You kinda want your divorce…

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The Ease In Which Your Ex can be Replaced by a Stray Cat

By | aging, Authenticity, cats, choosing a mate, Confidence, Courage, divorce, goals, growing up, Honesty, husband, identity, Interview, life transitions, marriage, parenting, reinvention, role model, Second Adulthood, Self-Esteem, Starting Over, voice | No Comments

Rhoda Berman is 85 years old.  She’s a vibrant, active, no-nonsense sort of woman who isn’t afraid to express her opinion.  She knows her strengths and her weaknesses.  She knows…

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You Don’t Have to be Four to Run Away From Home

By | adventure, aging, Anne Batterson, Authenticity, Courage, goals, identity, Interview, life transitions, marriage, migration, reinvention, route finding, Second Adulthood, Self-Esteem, Starting Over, The Black Swan | 4 Comments

Anne Batterson is a woman whose life has been filled with adventure. We’re talking commercial pilot, international skydiving champion, and a trekking guide in Nepal. But she hasn’t always been…

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