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Anne Lamott on Turning “Help Thanks Wow” Into “Hips Thighs Waist”

Lois Alter Mark12 years ago5 years ago341 mins

Beloved author Anne Lamott recently wrote a Facebook post about diet books and self-esteem that resonated so strongly with her fans — of which there are more than 98,000 (that’s just on her Facebook page, which you should “like” because it gives you little nuggets of her wisdom on a regular basis). I am thrilled…

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touring southport, north carolina on the set of “safe haven” with nicholas sparks

Lois Alter Mark12 years ago5 years ago11 mins

I had a great time in Southport, North Carolina last summer visiting the set of Safe Haven, the upcoming movie based on Nicholas Sparks’ bestselling book. The movie, which stars Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel, will be released, appropriately, on Valentine’s Day so you may want to order tickets now for you and your significant…

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Nicholas Sparks on Bringing “Safe Haven” to the Big Screen

Lois Alter Mark12 years ago5 years ago61 mins

Last summer, I was invited to visit the set of Safe Haven, the movie based on Nicholas Sparks’ bestselling novel. I flew to beautiful Southport, North Carolina, where I got to meet the author along with stars Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel. It was such a fun experience, and I’ll be telling you more about…

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allison winn scotch on music, memories and “the song remains the same”

Lois Alter Mark12 years ago5 years ago22 mins

I loved Allison Winn Scotch’s novel, Time of My Life, because it made me think about my own life and what I might’ve done differently. (Short answer: nothing!) In her new book, The Song Remains the Same, Allison once again explores the idea of starting over — this time, after tragedy. Nell Slattery is one…

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my sister’s book club — and me!

Lois Alter Mark12 years ago5 years ago82 mins

One of the best things about attending BlogHer Pro in San Francisco a couple of weeks ago (besides getting to meet BlogHer Executive Editor Julie Ross Godar and my fellow GenFab bloggers Darryle Pollack, Jennifer Comet Wagner, Virginia Sullivan, Cynthia Louden and Anne-Marie Kovacs) was that I got to spend time with my sister, Sheila,…

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About Amber Readmond "As a former flight attendant, travel fuels my passion for life. Whether enjoying luxury cruises and resorts or embracing more adventurous travel like camping or road-tripping, I’m happiest when exploring new places, soaking in nature, and creating meaningful connections along the way."... Read More

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Lois Alter Mark of Midlife At The Oasis

About Lois Alter Mark “At this point in my life, I know what makes me happy, and I’m going for it. Midlife at the Oasis is a community of women who feel the same way, and who have the power to make things happen — for themselves and others. As someone once said — and, really, I would credit them if I could remotely remember who it was — it’s the second act that has the happy ending.”… Read More

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