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Updated Submission Guidelines for Middle-Pause
Updated Submission Guidelines for Middle-Pause
We want women to write for us!
Debbie Walker
Apr 29
Exciting News! Middle-Pause Is Part of the Boost Program!
Exciting News! Middle-Pause Is Part of the Boost Program!
That makes me, Debbie Walker, a Booster for you.
Debbie Walker
May 1
How I Approach Editing Your Story on Middle-Pause
How I Approach Editing Your Story on Middle-Pause
With as much gentle encouragement as I can.
Marilyn Flower
Nov 19, 2020
My Journey from Writer to Editor and Podcaster
My Journey from Writer to Editor and Podcaster
The publication that gave me my purpose back.
Debbie Walker
Nov 2, 2020
The Women of Middle-Pause Keep Me Going
The Women of Middle-Pause Keep Me Going
When I feel like quitting.
Debbie Walker
Nov 10, 2020
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Home, Sweet Home: What Does the Word Home Mean to or Evoke in You?
Home, Sweet Home: What Does the Word Home Mean to or Evoke in You?
A physical place? A city or town? Something more metaphorical? Or both?
Marilyn Flower
Jun 5
Breaking News: Mom’s Un-Dying Saga Continues
Breaking News: Mom’s Un-Dying Saga Continues
She’s defying hospice and returning home
Kelley Murphy
Jun 4
Tell People How You Know Them
Tell People How You Know Them
Don’t just greet someone, help them out
Jacquelyn Lynn
Jun 4
Relax — Pop Tarts Are Older Than Your Midlife Crisis. Focus on This Instead.
Relax — Pop Tarts Are Older Than Your Midlife Crisis. Focus on This Instead.
It’s all about “U”
Lauren Coggins
Jun 3
Right, Wrong, and Prophetic: Angela Davis
Right, Wrong, and Prophetic: Angela Davis
Dr. Davis was on Time’s 2020 List of Most Influential People
Sharon Johnson
Jun 2
I Have a Stone in Each Kidney–Yet Another Good Reason to Push Fluids
I Have a Stone in Each Kidney–Yet Another Good Reason to Push Fluids
There was blood in my urine but it wasn’t a UTI — urinary tract infection
Marilyn Flower
Jun 2
Self-Editing Tip #7: Every Picture Tells a Story and Every Story Paints a Picture
Self-Editing Tip #7: Every Picture Tells a Story and Every Story Paints a Picture
So have a personal story or example in your blog post
Marilyn Flower
Jun 2
Emotional Exploitation in Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
Emotional Exploitation in Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
Why must we see one more example of a woman sacrificing it all?
Lori Stratton
Jun 1
Everything You Should Know to Make Your Article Boost-Worthy But Were Afraid to Ask
Everything You Should Know to Make Your Article Boost-Worthy But Were Afraid to Ask
Five elements of a good story and the don’ts of disqualification.
Debbie Walker
Jun 1
The Sisterhood of the Traveling [Workout] Pants
The Sisterhood of the Traveling [Workout] Pants
Choosing pants, who to believe, self-acceptance, setting intentions, having fun, and listening to the universe.
Heather Paz
May 31
This Is What Destroyed My Relationship with My Sister
This Is What Destroyed My Relationship with My Sister
How the past affects the future
Barbara Carter
May 30
The Blessings and Curses of Growing Up a BRAT in the U.S. Air Force
The Blessings and Curses of Growing Up a BRAT in the U.S. Air Force
Can I love the warrior and hate the (Viet Nam) war?
Marilyn Flower
May 30
When Was the Last Time You Kneeled for Something?
When Was the Last Time You Kneeled for Something?
Protest? Submission? Devotion?
Cappelli, MFA, JD, PhD
May 29
No One Really Tells You The Hardest Part Of Getting Older
No One Really Tells You The Hardest Part Of Getting Older
The older I get, the more I realize how much I don’t know. But there’s one thing I know for sure.
Linda Caroll
May 29
It’s the End of May. Who Are You Remembering on Memorial Day?
It’s the End of May. Who Are You Remembering on Memorial Day?
A time to reflect on the horrors of war and/or the meaning of sacrifices
Marilyn Flower
May 29
Crone Phase of Decisions, Choices, & No Regrets
Crone Phase of Decisions, Choices, & No Regrets
Honoring the wisdom and life experiences we possess
jules - Miz Mindful
May 29
I Finally Found My Sport
I Finally Found My Sport
Movement meditation means I can do me while still claiming yoga
Jill Ebstein
May 28
Packing Heat Means Something Quite Different to Me Than It Does to Most Texans
Packing Heat Means Something Quite Different to Me Than It Does to Most Texans
It’s related to menopause, not the Second Amendment
Wendi Gordon
May 27
Imposter Syndrome. It’s Real, Powerful, & Dangerous
Imposter Syndrome. It’s Real, Powerful, & Dangerous
And you can kick that voice out of your life.
Cindy Heath
May 27
My Mother Never Expected Me to Develop a Crush on Our Boarders
My Mother Never Expected Me to Develop a Crush on Our Boarders
Normally a shy child, I was not shy when I blurted, “Can you kiss me, Mr. Voss?”
Bebe Nicholson
May 25
Where Is the Scariest Verse in The Bible?
Where Is the Scariest Verse in The Bible?
In the most frightening and misunderstood book–Revelation
Debbie Walker
May 25
Self-Editing Tip #6: Be Mindful of Your Tags AKA Topics and Use All Five
Self-Editing Tip #6: Be Mindful of Your Tags AKA Topics and Use All Five
Follow our guidelines whenever they apply — thank you!
Marilyn Flower
May 25
I Agreed to Speak at My Friend’s Funeral Because I Didn’t Think I’d Have to Keep My Promise
I Agreed to Speak at My Friend’s Funeral Because I Didn’t Think I’d Have to Keep My Promise
She thinks I’ll lighten the mood
Christine Schoenwald
May 23
If You Get Bored or Depressed, Here’s An Idea
If You Get Bored or Depressed, Here’s An Idea
We are wired to need people and a purpose, no matter how old we are
Bebe Nicholson
May 22
Five Shared Symptoms of Postpartum Psychosis & Dementia
Five Shared Symptoms of Postpartum Psychosis & Dementia
What I learned from a recent personal understanding.
Priscilla Whoolery McCormick
May 22
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