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The Magnificence of Reflections...
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Sensational Thanks to Sensational People
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My deapest, heart-felt thanks go out to the following individuals for their contributions to my vision into the Baby Boomer and Senior Generation... They are all "Sparks" that lit the "Flame" of my Passion to persist in my Dreams and Goals... Tim Dudley, President of New Leaf Publishing Group, Master Books and Balfour Books; Jim Fletcher, Editor at New Leaf Press; Don Enz, National Sales Manager, and Laura Welch, Publicist. I thank Jim Fletcher for that first important Interview for Fabulous after 50™... And Co-Author, Jane Rubietta... My Agent, Lighthouse Coastal Literary; My Official Photographer, John Keith, and my Videographer, Dean Jones,
Two very special "Sparks" that ignited my "Passions" about writing on "Aging Younger" have been Dr. Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D., Gerontologist and Dr. Walter M. Bortz II, M.D., Gerontologist.
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Jane Rubietta
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My writing buddy and sister in Christ, Jane Rubietta, stirred this flame with her expertise and soul... Jane is the Author of "Quiet Places", "Still Waters", "Between Two Gardens: From Eden to Gethsemane", "How To Keep The Pastor You Love", "Grace Points", "Resting Place: A Personal Guide To Spiritual Retreats" and "Stones of Rememberance".
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Dr. Debra K. Goodwin, Ph.D., R.D.
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My sister, Dr. Debra K. Goodwin, Ph.D., R.D., for sharing her time, love and expertise with the latest nutritional information... Dr. Debra K. Goodwin is Assistant Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences College of Education and Professional Studies at Jacksonville State University. She is also Director of the Didactic Program in Dietetics, an accredited program of the American Dietetic Association. Teaching areas include clinical nutrition, lifecycle nutrition, advanced nutrition, and food preparation. Research interests include women’s health, adolescent nutrition, and the development of healthy recipes. Dr. Goodwin is a member of the American Dietetic Association.
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Dr. James C. Upchurch, M.D., OB-GYN
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Dr. James C. Upchurch, M.D., OB-GYN, my friend and Doctor for many years, who contributed his up-to-date knowledge of women's health... James C. Upchurch, M.D. has practiced gynecology for over 35 years and he is certified by the American Board of OB-GYN. His video production subsidiary, Gyn Surgical Video Productions, has created many educational videos for gynecologists in the past. However, the latest production is for the patient who has been told that she needs a hysterectomy. "So You Need A Hysterectomy! Now Learn All About It", is designed to answer all of the questions that a hysterectomy patient may have.
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Michael's Salon
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Michael King, Owner of Michael's Salon in Albertville, Alabama who has kept my crown of glory coiffered beautifully allowing me to portray the Sensational after 60™ Woman...
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Photographer John Keith
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John Keith, my official photographer, who always makes me look Fabulous & Sensational...
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Dean Jones, Videographer
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Dean Jones, my Videographer, who has put my best image forward...
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Dr. Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D., Gerontologist
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Dr. Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D., Gerontologist, is President of Age Wave, and Author of "BodyMind", "Healthy Aging", "Age Wave" and "Age Power: How the 21st Century Will Be Ruled by the New Old", "Cycles: How We Will Live, Work and Buy", "Workforce Crisis: How to Beat the Coming Shortage of Skills and Talent" and "The Power Years: A User’s Guide to Rest of Your Life" - a Spark from his enthusiasm which sharpened my vision of aging. After attending Dr. Ken Dychtwald's "Age Wave Institute" in New York, Shirley caught his passion for making the latter years super years.
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Dr. Walter M. Bortz, M.D.
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Walter M. Bortz II, M.D., Longevity & Healthy Aging Expert, is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine and a graduate of Williams College and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Recognized as one of America's most distinguished scientific experts on aging and longevity. Dr. Walter Bortz's research has focused on the importance of physical exercise in the promotion of robust aging. Dr. Bortz has published over 130 medical articles and authored numerous books, including "We Live Too Short and Die Too Long", "Dare to Be 100", and "Living Longer for Dummies", and "Diabetes Danger". Dr. Bortz is past co-chairman of the American Medical Association’s Task Force on Aging, former President of The American Geriatric Society and is currently Chairman of the Medical Advisory Board for the Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation, as well as a Senior Advisor to Healthy Silicon Valley, a community collaborative effort which addresses the soaring incidence of obesity and diabetes.
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Donald W. Reynolds Institue on Aging University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
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