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watch “dear …” on apple tv+, then write a letter to someone you admire

Lois Alter Mark5 years ago5 years ago01 mins

Now would be a good time for you to take advantage of the free 7-day trial offered by Apple TV+ so, in addition to the excellent The Morning Show, you can watch the inspiring new documentary series, Dear … Each half hour episode of this 10-part series focuses on a beloved figure, and is framed…

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my interview with elizabeth gilbert and a “big magic” giveaway

Lois Alter Mark9 years ago5 years ago603 mins

Could there be a better way to start the new year than with Big Magic? I’ve been a huge fan of Elizabeth Gilbert since I discovered Eat Pray Love  — long before it became EAT PRAY LOVE — and audibly gasped when I saw the three words that pretty much guide my life. Her novel, The…

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oprah: what i know for sure

Lois Alter Mark11 years ago5 years ago531 mins

Four years ago today, I was sitting in the audience at Harpo Studios in Chicago, listening to Oprah Winfrey announce, “We’re going to Australia!” Being chosen as one of her Ultimate Viewers was one of the most surreal experiences of my life, one of the most emotional and one for which I will always be…

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oprah told us “we’re going to australia” one year ago today!

Lois Alter Mark14 years ago5 years ago42 mins

Last September 9, we were lucky enough to be invited to what we would soon find out was the season premiere of Oprah’s 25th and final season. It was a show that would change our lives, and make us believe that anything is possible. The whole experience is still so surreal, and we are so…

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Rebuilding Lives, One Handbag at a Time by Louise van Broekhuizen

Lois Alter Mark14 years ago5 years ago36 mins

In Indonesian, “laga” means beautiful, and Laga handbags — which you can find on the arms of many celebrities — are absolutely worthy of their name. We remember seeing these bags on Oprah, and “ooh”-ing and “ah”-ing not just over the gorgeous designs lovingly embroidered by the women of Indonesia but also over the amazing…

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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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