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Category Archives: Inspiration and Profiles
Artist Katarzyna Bukiert on Illustrating “Christmas Fairies for Ouma”
I recently interviewed Katarzyna Bukiert, the illustrator of our book “Christmas Fairies for Ouma” from Familius Books . … Continue reading
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Tagged Artists, Creativity, illustrations, Katarzyna Bukiert, Work
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Late Blooming Writer: Carol Gordon Ekster
Late Bloomers are guest blog posts at A is for Aging—sharing thoughts and insights from individuals who have launched notable creative efforts in the arts in their Third Age. Today we hear from late blooming author Carol Gordon Ekster: Teaching … Continue reading
Late Bloomer Gloria Amescua guest post
Late Bloomer Guest Post Late Bloomers are guest blog posts at A is for Aging—sharing thoughts and insights from individuals who have launched notable creative efforts in the arts in their Third Age. Gloria Amescua is the late blooming … Continue reading
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Tagged Creativity, Late Bloomers, Role models, Writing
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Late Bloomer: Beth Anderson
Late Bloomers are guest blog posts at A is for Aging—sharing thoughts and insights from individuals who have launched notable creative efforts in the arts in their Third Age. Today’s post is by children’s author Beth Anderson: The itch to … Continue reading
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Tagged Bloggers, Creativity, History, Late Bloomers, Retirement, Writing
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Late Bloomer: Guest Post by Author Yvonne Pearson
Late Bloomers defy age stereotypes and help show us the way to tap into our creativity using life experience, energy and positive attitudes. “Creativity keeps us fresh, keeps us alive, keeps us moving forward.” (Rollo May, psychotherapist and author of … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6, guest posts, Inspiration and Profiles, Late Bloomers
Tagged Creativity, Guest posts, Nature, Retirement, Writing
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Late Bloomer: Guest post by author Vivian Kirkfield
A Leap of Faith: How jumping from a plane jump-started my writing career As a teenager, I was a huge Beatles fan. One of my favorite songs was When I’m 64. And for me, when I was 64, the course … Continue reading
Late Bloomer: Amy Losak on “H is For Haiku” & preserving her mother’s legacy
Late Bloomers defy age stereotypes and help show us the way to tap into our creativity using life experience, energy and positive attitudes. “Creativity keeps us fresh, keeps us alive, keeps us moving forward.” Rollo May, psychotherapist and author of … Continue reading
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Tagged Creativity, Legacy, Writing
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6 Picture Book Bios Show the Joy of Long Lives
I’m a big fan of picture book biographies, especially since finding six that showcase the arc of a long life well-lived. And when the subject labors with joy and tenacity at a career that brings them happiness and satisfaction late … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6, Inspiration and Profiles
Tagged Activism, Articles, Biographies, Creativity, Education, Experts, History, Legacy, Life stages, Men, Nature, Positives of aging, Role models, Women, Work
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Is Aging the Problem? Or Ageism?
Recently I was asked to write about the “why” of my efforts on A is for Aging—for activist Ashton Applewhite’s blog “This Chair Rocks.” It was a very personal post, not a picture book review, but I hope my reflections … Continue reading
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Tagged Ageism, Appearances, Articles, Attitudes, Diversity, Research, Stereotypes, Values, Women
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Kiki’s Hat’s: An A is for Aging book review
In Kiki’s Hats by Warren Hanson, bright, colorful knitted caps make visible all the good that small acts of kindness can bring, and in addition the author shows us an older character to inspire all ages. Yes, Kiki loves to … Continue reading
