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Maryl
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Maryl

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Maryl, with her co-founder Caryl, launched www.SecondLivesClub.com in 2010. The co-founders and lifelong friends realized as they approached a milestone birthday, they were ready for a new life--a second life-where they are front and center. SecondLivesClub addresses subjects from style to spirituality, from culture to careers, from health to happiness. In their first lives, Maryl was a digital marketing executive at AT&T, IBM and British Telecom; Caryl was a magazine editor at Money. Life, InStyle and Real Simple. Combining their skills and passions, they began the blog to help women approaching 50 and beyond create the life they were meant to live. A second life is the one where you understand yourself fully, where you feel comfortable in your own skin and where you connect meaningful to others and the world around you. Whether at home, work or play, a second life means living consciously, gracefully, actively toward the destiny. Come join the club and make the best of the rest!
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How did you get to where you are now?
In my first life I was a daughter, sister, student. I was the first in my family to go to college, traveled half- price with my “12 to 21” card (anyone remember that?), spent my sophomore summer abroad, communed at Woodstock and marched on Washington DC against the war. I joined the workforce as a video producer and then was part of the female invasion of corporate America. I’ve directed documentaries, produced advertising and represented some of the first major brands (like AT&T and IBM) to jump on the internet. I became a mother when my husband and I traveled to Russia to pick up our then three-year-old daughter. Since then I’ve been orphaned, downsized out of three (count ‘em) corporations and become an embarrassment to my teenage daughter. I'm ready to move forward….becoming an entrepreneur, exploring the world (Buenos Aires and Vietnam next), starting this blog with my college friend. I’ve got my passport and my password for my second life. Please join us at: http://secondlivesclub.com/

my posts

Holiday Gifting and Me-gifting Ideas

Posted in family & relationships, home & garden, Second Lives Club on December 13, 2012
What really moved me to rethink gift-giving is what my friend Meg did for our other friend, Lucy, last year amidst the hustle and bustle of the season.read more »

A Thanksgiving Menu for the 50+ Diet

Posted in Second Lives Club on November 20, 2012
Looking for a healthier approach to your Thanksgiving Day menu? Try these recipes for the more sophisticated palate.read more »

Seven Easy Fashion To Dos for Fall

Posted in fashion & beauty, Second Lives Club on October 14, 2012
Don't know what to wear this fall and still look your age? Here's 7 trends that will keep you in style and grab some attention.read more »

Sleeping Pills: New Study Will Keep You Up At Night

Posted in health & fitness, Second Lives Club on March 24, 2012
This week, the British Medical Journal revealed that sleeping pills present more risks than rewards. Now what?read more »

my comments

Response to: Antidote to Worry: Lettuce Wraps

Comment posted on May 24, 2013 at 7:55 am:
"As mundane as iceberg lettuce can be it is a better wrap choice because it is firmer. I also like leftover veggies with brown rice or quinoa.  Thanks...." (read comment)

Response to: Get Out and Dance!

Comment posted on April 15, 2013 at 9:30 am:
"I agree but Zumba aside where can boomers get out to dance.  There really aren't any dance clubs catering to us.  There's a niche.  I'd love it.  And I'd even try Gangnam style.  Thanks...." (read comment)

Response to: Great Wall of Yoga (Abs)

Comment posted on April 15, 2013 at 9:27 am:
"Gave it a try...moves feel like those I'm used to doing on the floor.  I di need to strengthen my core.  Thanks.  What I really want to know is how many readers will be doing these positions to look good in a bikini this summer?  Power to you!..." (read comment)

Response to: Cancer Doesn’t Let You Forget

Comment posted on April 13, 2013 at 11:37 am:
"I can relate also.  I had melanoma over 30 years ago and have my yearly body scan with my dermatologist but don't like to talk about it and get nervous when I hear about someone else's similar diagnosis.  My mother had ovarian cancer in her 80's so..." (read comment)

Response to: What "Growing Old Gracefully" Means to Me

Comment posted on April 3, 2013 at 7:04 pm:
"I swear I thought the photo of your Great Grandmother Claudia was my Grandma Genevieve.  Sorry to hear about your mother's many disappointments. She took some extreme steps but I have to say though that I think it's ok if taking some more minor step..." (read comment)