How does this thing work?
I'll be posting my own thoughts -- sometimes with links to stories I've written or read -- on the Blog page. See Blog above and click on it.
Each post will be archived under a category heading, found in the right column on the Blog page.
Pick a category that interests you, read the post, and respond with your thoughts to join the discussion.
To post, click on the grey word Comments, in the upper right hand corner of the post. That will open a window for you. Type in your thoughts.
You'll need to leave behind a name, either your real one or something you make up. Your choice. Whatever you pick is how you will be addressed on this blog.
You also must leave your email address. That will not be published. If you have your own website, you can include that in the website slot, otherwise don't worry about leaving it blank.
Click to save and post.
You can read your own and other people's comments attached to every posting in the blog.
So, you see, this is a conversation. You'll get to meet some interesting women. Some you'll agree with; some, you won't. But, I bet you'll enjoy each and every one. I invited the best people I know! Of course, I'm hoping they will all invite their own friends, who will invite their friends, and we'll have a roaring good time together.
Who's on this wire?
You might want a little background on who has been invited to participate in this adventure. I sent out invitations to 24 women. If you include me in the mix, here’s what I know about this group. Of course, I could be wrong.
They live in:
DC area—9
NYC area—2
New England—8
Midwest—3
Florida—2
California—1
Ages:
50s—7
60s—14
70s—4
Marriage status:
Divorced—15
Currently married—17
Widowed—5
Remarried within last 10 years—7
In same-sex relationship—1 or 2
Children:
Have children—20, maybe more
Never had children—5
Have married children—15
Children married someone from outside US—8
Children in same-sex relationships—4, maybe more
Have grandchildren—11, maybe more
Careers:
Law—2
Government—4
Education—4
Art/photography—5
Media/Journalism—9
Business (or own a business)—13
Note: some people are listed in more than one category
Other information:
Cancer survivors—8
Born or lived outside US—4
Peace Corps volunteer—2, maybe more
Good people—all 25!!!