With the publication that gave me purpose. — Once I discovered my purpose, my life took off. However, finding my purpose took decades. But when I stepped on the path, I hit the ground running, not with my feet but with my fingers. I haven’t looked back! My purpose manifested in three ways: I became a Ninja Writer…

Middle-Pause is poised to ride the wave! — What do I mean? The global movement of Middle-Pause. An army of women in the middle marching across the earth making choices to create change–in their lives. Women in the middle of menopause who are agents of change. Those mighty Middle-Pausers who want to encourage, inspire, and empower themselves and…

Even when it’s hard. — Hey, Y’all! Debbie, here, in for Mah-velous Marilyn, your friendly Tuesday newsletter editor and Wise Woman Supreme. (How can I follow that intro?) Marilyn is up and away, heading thru the friendly skies of (Wait, didn’t I say friendly, already?) Must be the topic of this newsletter. Anyway, Marilyn is…

And I’m doin’ a lot of it! — Hey, Y’all! Happy Holidays! You know, the days after Thanksgiving and before Christmas… my favorite holidays. What is it about this time that renders everything sacred? Whatever your definition of sacred is, we can all agree it’s a special season, right? Slow down, take a moment, and reflect on the…

Here’s why! — Hey, Mighty Women Middle-Pause! I bet you’re wondering why I’m so upset…huh? For one, I’ve been putting in a lot of work getting y’all nominated for a boost. And guess what? Less than half of these nominations have been boosted! Why? I haven’t a clue. In the past 6 months…

Honoring Native American Heritage Month — I come from a long line of revolutionaries. — Joy Harjo Are you a Native or Indigenous woman? November is Native American Heritage Month and Middle-Pause wants to honor all women of First Nations. How? By celebrating the tribes, cultures, and histories of all Native Americans. We, at Middle-Pause, want…

Keep up the good work. — Hey, Mighty Women of MP! I’m so proud of you! Y’all are writing stories that resonate with our readers. Stories of longevity, health, dating, menopause, reflection, and many more. However, our boost rate is much lower than it has been in the past. And I can’t figure it out! Dang…

But why? — “What’s taking so long? You’re prepped and ready to go.” my husband said. “I don’t know.” We’d been waiting for over two hours in surgery pre-op to go into the operating room to get my total and complete hip replacement surgery. After the nurse walked in a few minutes later…

Shake your head and move your feet! — Hey, Y’all! What is your definition of fun? Is it laughing at a funny movie, playing charades, ice-skating, or just listening to me? Ha ha ha! I like to have fun with my grandkids — telling jokes, playing the 20-question game, or dancing. Even though I can’t move yet, I…