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Heather Cariou

I'm the author of Sixtyfive Roses:  A Sister's Memoir.  I'm a native Canadian who has lived in NYC/NJ for 30 years.  I spent more than 20 years as a professional actor before turning to writing.  I have cooked Thanksgiving dinner for the entire cast of a Broadway musical in a hotel room while on the road in Baltimore, and can prescribe the right self-help book to anyone I've known for more than five minutes.  My friends advise not to ask for my opinion unless you want it, as I will give it to you.  Most times, in fact, you don't have to ask. I am married to the love of my life. For more information, please visit my website.

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How did you get to where you are now?

I took my mother's advice, put my head down, and kept putting one foot in front of the other.

How do you see yourself differently now than you did 10 years ago?

I'm fifteen pounds heavier and have a better sense of humor.  I grow more "damn the torpedos" with every day.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

I believe in living in the present moment.

a postcard to my younger self

All is forgiven.  Come home.

my role models

Pamela Summerhayes (my late sister)

Donna Summerhayes (my mother)

Doug Summerhayes (my father)

Deborah Grover (my best friend)

Len Cariou (my husband)

June Gould (my writing mentor)

 

my posts

CANADA READS

Posted in books & entertainment, other topics on October 20, 2011
My book made the long list of 40 finalists! Now everyone gets to vote for the Top Ten. read more »

TV Hearthrobs for Women Over 50

Posted in books & entertainment on September 02, 2010

The over 50 crowd often complains there is nothing on television they can watch, enjoy and relate to.  Good News!  CBS new series “Blue Bloods” which premieres Friday, September 24th at 10pm,…

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A gift list for loved ones who are ill

Posted in family & relationships, love it! lists on January 22, 2010
Heather Cariou, the author of Sixtyfive Roses: A Sister's Memoir, which recounts her family's story of love, loss, and survival, has fifty years of experience as a caregiver. read more »

Expanding Medicare

Posted in health & fitness, news, work & money on December 11, 2009

As someone well over 50, at first the Senate’s new idea to expand Medicare to my age group seemed wonderful.  But what about the children?  If we are going to expand Medicare,…

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Supplements to prevent Alzheimers – from Dr. Andrew Weill

Posted in health & fitness on November 16, 2009

Over 30 million people worldwide are now living with Alzheimer’s disease. To help preserve mental function and protect against age-related cognitive decline – including dementia and Alzheimer’s disease – eat an anti-inflammatory…

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my comments

Response to: Widowhood - Losing Your History

Comment posted on January 26, 2012 at 9:54 pm:
"For a more humorous take on the subject, visit www.poorwidowme.com to hear my friend Carol Scibelli's take on the subject...." (read comment)

Response to: Write the Book You “Must” Write

Comment posted on March 14, 2011 at 5:58 pm:
"I love that your writing has led you to feel like a pioneer in your own life!  And you couldn't be more right about the fact that even if the book is never published, the writing of it was valuable and transformative!  To hell with the skep..." (read comment)

Response to: Write the Book You “Must” Write

Comment posted on March 14, 2011 at 5:54 pm:
"The book I HAD to write was "Sixtyfive Roses: A Sister's Memoir," which became a best-seller in Canada and has also done well in the U.S.  (www.sixtyfiverosesthebook.com)  I'm now working on the next book I HAVE to write: an autobiographic..." (read comment)

Response to: Bernard Madoff and me: Saved by a poem, part 2

Comment posted on January 10, 2011 at 3:40 pm:
"The Journey   by Mary Oliver   One day you finally knew what you had to do, and began, though the voices around you kept shouting their b..." (read comment)

Response to: TV Hearthrobs for Women Over 50

Comment posted on October 4, 2010 at 4:15 pm:
"UPDATE:  "Blue Bloods" has won it's time slot two weeks running, giving CBS the best Friday night they've had in 10 years!  With the great ratings and the positive reviews, maybe we can look forward to watching Tom and Len for a few years!..." (read comment)