If you weren't there, no words will truly describe the emotional impact of attending the First Annual Girlfriend's Spring Break in Daytona Beach.
Let me just say this: My purpose was to Educate, Entertain and Empower women throughout the weekend. As opposed to me explaining it, why don't you read what one of the attendees had to say:
Hi Sisters!
I don't even know where to begin to describe this weekend to you. No words can explain what was experienced by each of us. From the moment that Beverly and I met at the airport until the tears and the final goodbyes this morning, the love for each other and the love of God permeated the atmosphere among the sisters.
I have no question in my mind that we are all truly Divinely Inspired, Vivacious, and Anointed. All of you who couldn't come were continually in thought and very much a part of us here.
I've been to many women's retreats in the past, but nothing that could ever rival this one. Each and every lady is beautiful in mind, body, and spirit. There was never an awkward moment when meeting anyone. It was more like a reunion of old friends. It was exciting as each woman appeared.
We laughed, cried, played, and prayed together. I enjoyed getting to talk with each one on a one-to-one basis. I felt a connection with each and every one of them.
Friday started with a briefing prior to leaving for the TV station. We loaded up on the van and headed for the station. If that driver only knew what precious cargo he had on that van! The taping went well. Beverly had put together a very distinguished panel of experts on women's issues. A few of us got to comment or ask questions. Bev was the consummate professional as she moderated the panel.
Saturday morning breakfast was fab! There weren't that many people here, so with all the options for seminars, we were spread a little thin, but the quality was certainly there. Rhea Becker, Debra Shively Welch, and Kathryn Little and I did a little Zumba workout outside, after which Growing Bolder interviewed us.
Bern Nadette Stanis came in a day late, because she had gotten food poisoning. She is a beautiful lady! She shared with us the importance of not wasting our precious time. She was definitely one of us and she had a great time at the P.J. party last night.
I can't wait for you to hear Jennifer Evans sing! Can that girl wail! She brought us to our feet and tears to our eyes. I hope that Bev got her on video, but if not...I did. When I get back home, I will download my video clips so that you can see them.
The dinner and pageant on Sat. night was so much fun! The comedian was hilarious. I laughed until my sides hurt and I thought the corners of my lips were going to split open. When Silky Waters took the stage, it was evident that this DIVA had stage experience. What a voice! I could have listened to her all night long. She is a character...and does this lady ever know how to dress!
The DIVA pageant was so fun! Each Diva strutted her stuff on the stage. Each with her own dignity, grace, and personality. It was informal and so much fun! I took pictures of each one as they took the stage.
A definite highlight of the event was the pajama party. I haven't had that much fun in I don't know when. Our inhibitions were left at the door and we danced our feet off. I'm telling you, these girls had some moves!
We found out it didn't take long to spend the night at the Hilton last night, because there wasn't much time between 2:30 am and 7:15 this morning.
Following breakfast on Sunday, we heard a stirring testimony from the very gorgeous and sweet Jo Kelly. What a sweetheart she is!
Jennifer graced us with more inspirational music and gave us all an autographed CD.
The pinnacle of the weekend was the one and only Rev. Ora. This is a woman who has the gift of the spoken word. I cried throughout her message to us of our place in Christ. At the end of her sermon, she recited her Divinely Framed poem. She had us to say aloud each letter of the ABCs. With each letter, she spoke a word of empowerment. She had a specific word from the Father for Kathryn. She ministered directly into her eyes and several of us gathered around and prayed for her.
Ladies...we had church this morning! The presence of the Holy Spirit was palpable. How awesome is His name above all others. Shirley Mitchell spoke truth when she said that she could see flames of holy fire coming from Ora. Shirley did the concluding comments and prayed a beautiful prayer. She is a beautiful lady, too.
In a nutshell ladies, be ready...because this group is going to grow in strength and numbers. We have much to accomplish. Please, please, please, begin today by setting aside a few dollars each week toward next year's retreat. You do not want to miss it!
To all of you who didn't get to come, you were missed.
To all of you who were here, you are missed.
Love to all of my sisters,
Pam
Monday, April 21, 2008
Thursday, April 10, 2008
How to Love a Baby Boomer Diva Part II
Give Her Something to Smile About
Come up with creative ways to do something different for your baby boomer diva everyday. Let her know you’re thinking about her throughout the day with an email or a phone call (leave a message if she doesn’t answer). She will appreciate the fact that you took time out of your busy day to think of her.
Just because you aren’t together all the time doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do things to let her know how much you care for her. Remember, intimacy has to leave the bedroom sometimes in order to be totally effective. What does that mean? It means you can do other things to connect with your baby boomer diva emotionally:
1) Why not send her flowers as a token of the love you feel for her along with a “love note.”
2) Take a day off from work and be her “maid for a day” where you handle all of the household chores including her “personal needs.”
3) Take her out for a night on the town and treat it as a first date.
4) Send her flowers at work just because . (even if she’s a work-at-home-mom). It doesn’t have to be connected to a special day. Just let her know you love her and want her to know it.
5) Run her bath water complete with candles and then have a nice, warm towel waiting for her when she gets out of the tub. (A personal favorite of mine.)
Come up with creative ways to do something different for your baby boomer diva everyday. Let her know you’re thinking about her throughout the day with an email or a phone call (leave a message if she doesn’t answer). She will appreciate the fact that you took time out of your busy day to think of her.
Just because you aren’t together all the time doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do things to let her know how much you care for her. Remember, intimacy has to leave the bedroom sometimes in order to be totally effective. What does that mean? It means you can do other things to connect with your baby boomer diva emotionally:
1) Why not send her flowers as a token of the love you feel for her along with a “love note.”
2) Take a day off from work and be her “maid for a day” where you handle all of the household chores including her “personal needs.”
3) Take her out for a night on the town and treat it as a first date.
4) Send her flowers at work just because . (even if she’s a work-at-home-mom). It doesn’t have to be connected to a special day. Just let her know you love her and want her to know it.
5) Run her bath water complete with candles and then have a nice, warm towel waiting for her when she gets out of the tub. (A personal favorite of mine.)
How to Love a Baby Boomer Diva Part I
Loving a Baby Boomer Diva isn’t easy but if you do it right, it’ll be one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll ever have. I’ll be sharing some tips on how you can keep the Baby Boomer Diva in your life happy 24/7.
Be Understanding
It is important to note that if your Baby Boomer Diva is 40 or over, she is probably going through some emotional and physical changes in her life. She may be entering into what is known as perimenopause or menopause. This is a phase of life where women can experience a multitude of symptoms including:
1. Hot flashes, night sweats and/or cold flashes, clammy feeling.
2. Bouts of rapid heart beat
3. Irritability
4. Mood swings, sudden tears
5. Insomnia
6. Irregular periods; shorter, lighter periods; heavier periods, flooding, phantom periods, shorter cycles, longer cycles.
7. Loss of sexual drive
8. Vaginal dryness
9. Crashing fatigue
10. Anxiety
11. Feelings of depression
12. Difficulty concentrating, disorientation, mental confusion
13. Disturbing memory lapses
14. Incontinence, especially upon sneezing, laughing;
15. Dry Eyes
16. Aching, sore joints, muscles and tendons.
17. Increased tension in muscles
18. Breast tenderness
19. Severe headaches
20. Gastrointestinal distress, indigestion, flatulence, gas pain, nausea
21. Bloating
22. Exacerbation of existing conditions
23. Increase in allergies
24. Weight gain
25. Hair loss or thinning, head, pubic, or whole body; increase in facial hair.
26. Dizziness, light-headedness, episodes of loss of balance
27. Changes in body odor
28. Electric shock sensation under the skin and in the head
29 Gum problems, increased bleeding
30. Burning tongue, burning roof of mouth, bad taste in mouth, dry mouth, change in breath odor
31. Osteoporosis (after several years)
32. Changes in fingernails: softer, crack or break easier
33. Tinnitus: ringing in ears, bells, 'whooshing' buzzing etc.
There may be days when you are the target of her anger and frustration or you may even get the silent treatment. Don’t take it personal. It’s not you. It’s her hormones. If she needs space, give it to her but continue to support her. There may also be times when you’ll have to show her how good you are at dancing on eggshells. And be sure to go the extra mile in helping out around the house.
Be Understanding
It is important to note that if your Baby Boomer Diva is 40 or over, she is probably going through some emotional and physical changes in her life. She may be entering into what is known as perimenopause or menopause. This is a phase of life where women can experience a multitude of symptoms including:
1. Hot flashes, night sweats and/or cold flashes, clammy feeling.
2. Bouts of rapid heart beat
3. Irritability
4. Mood swings, sudden tears
5. Insomnia
6. Irregular periods; shorter, lighter periods; heavier periods, flooding, phantom periods, shorter cycles, longer cycles.
7. Loss of sexual drive
8. Vaginal dryness
9. Crashing fatigue
10. Anxiety
11. Feelings of depression
12. Difficulty concentrating, disorientation, mental confusion
13. Disturbing memory lapses
14. Incontinence, especially upon sneezing, laughing;
15. Dry Eyes
16. Aching, sore joints, muscles and tendons.
17. Increased tension in muscles
18. Breast tenderness
19. Severe headaches
20. Gastrointestinal distress, indigestion, flatulence, gas pain, nausea
21. Bloating
22. Exacerbation of existing conditions
23. Increase in allergies
24. Weight gain
25. Hair loss or thinning, head, pubic, or whole body; increase in facial hair.
26. Dizziness, light-headedness, episodes of loss of balance
27. Changes in body odor
28. Electric shock sensation under the skin and in the head
29 Gum problems, increased bleeding
30. Burning tongue, burning roof of mouth, bad taste in mouth, dry mouth, change in breath odor
31. Osteoporosis (after several years)
32. Changes in fingernails: softer, crack or break easier
33. Tinnitus: ringing in ears, bells, 'whooshing' buzzing etc.
There may be days when you are the target of her anger and frustration or you may even get the silent treatment. Don’t take it personal. It’s not you. It’s her hormones. If she needs space, give it to her but continue to support her. There may also be times when you’ll have to show her how good you are at dancing on eggshells. And be sure to go the extra mile in helping out around the house.
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
What is a Baby Boomer Diva? Part I
What is a Baby Boomer Diva? She’s a woman who has spent her entire life taking care of herself and others and appreciates the finer things the world has to offer.
She’s never settled for second best and believes in living life to its fullest. She may be a mother, grandmother or possibly even a great-grandmother but there are no visible signs of the wear and tear from the stress and strain that comes with that role.
Some may call her “needy” and one who thrives on attention but baby boomer divas like to describe themselves as “classy, sassy and sophisticated women who exhibit outstanding and rare talents.
They are graceful and poised under pressure. They’ve lived long enough to recognize the difference between a genuine diamond and cubic zirconia.
Meet Beverly Mahone and other fabulous baby boomer divas at the First Annual Girlfriend's Spring Break in Daytona Beach April 18,19 & 20.
She’s never settled for second best and believes in living life to its fullest. She may be a mother, grandmother or possibly even a great-grandmother but there are no visible signs of the wear and tear from the stress and strain that comes with that role.
Some may call her “needy” and one who thrives on attention but baby boomer divas like to describe themselves as “classy, sassy and sophisticated women who exhibit outstanding and rare talents.
They are graceful and poised under pressure. They’ve lived long enough to recognize the difference between a genuine diamond and cubic zirconia.
Meet Beverly Mahone and other fabulous baby boomer divas at the First Annual Girlfriend's Spring Break in Daytona Beach April 18,19 & 20.
Friday, April 04, 2008
National Girlfriend's Day
I received an email today informing me that it was National Girlfriend's Day. I thought to myself, what makes this day different from any other day? I celebrate my friendships with my fellow baby boomer divas EVERYDAY!
Why?
Well, what would most of us do without our sisters, confidants and shopping, lunching, and traveling buddies? What would we do without the wonderful and powerful online connections we've made? I say let's celebrate each other for each other's sake!
So here's to my fellow baby boomer divas in celebration of this special day!!!
Someone will always be prettier.
Someone will always be smarter..
Their house will be bigger.
They will drive a better car.
Their children will do better in school.
And their husband will fix more things around the house.
So let it go, Be Happy!
And love yourself and your circumstances.
Think about it. The prettiest woman in the world can have
trouble in her heart.
And the most highly favored woman on your job may be
unable to have children.
And the richest woman you know, she's got the car,
the house, the clothes....might be lonely.
And the Word says if "I have not Love, I have nothing."
So, again, love you.
Love who you are.
Look in the mirror in the morning and smile and say "I'm too blessed to be stressed and to anointed to be disappointed!'
I like that!
Winners make things happen.
Losers let things happen
There are no LOSERS in my circle of friends. We are the fabulous women of Boomer Diva Nation.
Why?
Well, what would most of us do without our sisters, confidants and shopping, lunching, and traveling buddies? What would we do without the wonderful and powerful online connections we've made? I say let's celebrate each other for each other's sake!
So here's to my fellow baby boomer divas in celebration of this special day!!!
Someone will always be prettier.
Someone will always be smarter..
Their house will be bigger.
They will drive a better car.
Their children will do better in school.
And their husband will fix more things around the house.
So let it go, Be Happy!
And love yourself and your circumstances.
Think about it. The prettiest woman in the world can have
trouble in her heart.
And the most highly favored woman on your job may be
unable to have children.
And the richest woman you know, she's got the car,
the house, the clothes....might be lonely.
And the Word says if "I have not Love, I have nothing."
So, again, love you.
Love who you are.
Look in the mirror in the morning and smile and say "I'm too blessed to be stressed and to anointed to be disappointed!'
I like that!
Winners make things happen.
Losers let things happen
There are no LOSERS in my circle of friends. We are the fabulous women of Boomer Diva Nation.
Friday, March 28, 2008
My First Blog Tour
It's really cool when bloggers come together to support each other. I've seen it done on other blogs but didn't know how it actually worked. That's where Virtual Assistant Teresa Morrow stepped in and offered to help me promote my upcoming Baby Boomer Girlfriends Spring Break in Daytona Beach. She found bloggers who were more than willing to offering some helping fingers and blog space. To all of you, I say THANK YOU and I look forward to returning the favor:
Heidi Richards http://www.virtualwomansday.blogspot.com/ 28-Mar
Karen O Bannon http://www.solspeaks.com/karens-joint 29-Mar
Mary Eileen Williams http://feistysideoffifty.wordpress.com/ 30-Mar
Vicki Taylor http://www.vickimtaylor.com/blogs/ 31-Mar
Debbie Zipp www.inthetrenches.com 1-Apr
Lisa Fredette www.lisafredette.com/blog 2-Apr
Karyln www.yeahmom.com 3-Apr
Corrie Peterson www.virtualfreedom4you.blogspot.com 4-Apr
Rosie Horner http://www.rosiehorner.com/ 5-Apr
Judy Davids http://mydols.com/judydavids.htm 6-Apr
Kathie Thomas http://www.vadirectory.net 7-Apr
Heidi Caswell: http://www.connectsimply.com/blog 8-Apr
Pam Archer www.archerfitpress.wordpress.com 9-Apr
Karyln www.wahmbuds.com 10-Apr
Judy Davids http://www.mydols.com/judydavids.htm 11-Apr
Heidi Richards http://www.virtualwomansday.blogspot.com/ 28-Mar
Karen O Bannon http://www.solspeaks.com/karens-joint 29-Mar
Mary Eileen Williams http://feistysideoffifty.wordpress.com/ 30-Mar
Vicki Taylor http://www.vickimtaylor.com/blogs/ 31-Mar
Debbie Zipp www.inthetrenches.com 1-Apr
Lisa Fredette www.lisafredette.com/blog 2-Apr
Karyln www.yeahmom.com 3-Apr
Corrie Peterson www.virtualfreedom4you.blogspot.com 4-Apr
Rosie Horner http://www.rosiehorner.com/ 5-Apr
Judy Davids http://mydols.com/judydavids.htm 6-Apr
Kathie Thomas http://www.vadirectory.net 7-Apr
Heidi Caswell: http://www.connectsimply.com/blog 8-Apr
Pam Archer www.archerfitpress.wordpress.com 9-Apr
Karyln www.wahmbuds.com 10-Apr
Judy Davids http://www.mydols.com/judydavids.htm 11-Apr
Friday, March 21, 2008
Baby Boomer Selling His Life on eBay
A man in Western Australia has announced plans to sell his "life" on eBay -- an auction he says will include his home, car, other personal belongings and his job.
Ian Usher says he decided to put his life on the auction block after he split with his wife of five years. The baby boomer says the auction will include his $400,000 home, his Mazda 929,a two-week trial at his job in a rug store and an introduction to his friends. The only thing he says he isn't selling is his name.
Usher says the auction is planned to June 22 and last for seven days on eBay. He says he hopes to net at least $500,000 from the sale.
Now, I have to say I'm curious about a few things here. Did his ex just walk away without asking for a dime? Whatever happened to something called a pre-nuptial agreement? If my fellow baby boomer was so upset over the break-up of his marriage, why didn't he do everything he could to work things out? Re-creating the honeymoon magic in a place like St. Lucia could do the trick! Besides, five years isn't long enough to REALLY know each other.
My other thought here is, maybe his life really wasn't worth much beyond the material things.....so why not start anew?
You know as well as I do that there are always two sides of every story---and then there's the TRUTH. I'd love to hear his ex wife's version of this.
Oh well, if you're interested in the auction click here: A Life 4 Sale
Ian Usher says he decided to put his life on the auction block after he split with his wife of five years. The baby boomer says the auction will include his $400,000 home, his Mazda 929,a two-week trial at his job in a rug store and an introduction to his friends. The only thing he says he isn't selling is his name.
Usher says the auction is planned to June 22 and last for seven days on eBay. He says he hopes to net at least $500,000 from the sale.
Now, I have to say I'm curious about a few things here. Did his ex just walk away without asking for a dime? Whatever happened to something called a pre-nuptial agreement? If my fellow baby boomer was so upset over the break-up of his marriage, why didn't he do everything he could to work things out? Re-creating the honeymoon magic in a place like St. Lucia could do the trick! Besides, five years isn't long enough to REALLY know each other.
My other thought here is, maybe his life really wasn't worth much beyond the material things.....so why not start anew?
You know as well as I do that there are always two sides of every story---and then there's the TRUTH. I'd love to hear his ex wife's version of this.
Oh well, if you're interested in the auction click here: A Life 4 Sale
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