our blog circle

VibrantNation.com has hand-selected a group of bloggers who represent the best qualities of Vibrant Women. They're over 50, smart, independent, have interesting things to say about the world, and know how to laugh at themselves.

Below you'll find the most recent posts from each blogger. There's a link to see other blog posts for a particular blogger, and you can click on her name or photo to visit her "My VN" page, where you can learn more about her and see everything she's contributed to our site.

For a list of the Vibrant Women in our blog circle, click here.

"But Mom I am standing up straight," I cried.

Posted on Friday, March 12, 2010 by gail maria
Growing up it used to drive me crazy, "stand up straight" over and over and over.

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other blog entries from gonepausal »
Turn your book, cause, special interest or contest into a popular, searchable video

Posted on Friday, March 12, 2010 by KareAnderson
Involve others in a fun way to participate in spreading the word about an idea, book, cause or other thing that matters to you.

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other blog entries from Say It Better »
New way we can get cheaper prices – together

Posted on Friday, March 12, 2010 by KareAnderson
From massage to sailing lessons, some relatively new sites offer us deep discounts on local deals on products and services when enough of us choose to buy a special offer.

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other blog entries from Say It Better »
Learning to step over that line

Posted on Friday, March 12, 2010 by Debi Drecksler
My biggest concern is whether or not something I've said in my act has stepped on someone's toes. This stems from living a life of trying to please everyone and not get anyone angry at me.

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other blog entries from Debi Drecksler »
Umm Hmmm, I LIKE it! vs Trifocals

Posted on Friday, March 12, 2010 by Helenoflafolot
So, I am there, moving head up and down; walking forward and backward...

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other blog entries from Lafolot »
The coming of age of grace

Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2010 by jaki
A woman's life is perfect at every stage and the arc of that life is one of transcendent transformation.

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other blog entries from Fifty and Fabulous »
I finally got a chance to hear President Obama speak in person about his health care plan

Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2010 by karen bojar at www.the-next-stage.com
I've lost all patience with middle class progressives who want to kill the bill and start over. They almost seem to be competing with each other: "I'm more disillusioned with Obama than you are."

I've yet to meet a "kill the bill" progressive (?) who is not a middle class person with health insurance. These folks may have the luxury of waiting for the perfect bill, but low income Americans and those with preexisting conditions do not.

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other blog entries from the next stage »
Losing my way

Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2010 by LucyBHoffman
I lost my way this week. I mired down in negative thinking and worries. Suddenly, everything was about me.

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other blog entries from Embracing Life – Women ^50 »
Save the life of the men you love

Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2010 by SusanTolles
This week is the one-year anniversary of my husband being diagnosed with prostate cancer. We have much to celebrate, and that is why you need to pay attention to this story for the benefit of the men in your life, your husband, brother, son, father, any man you care about.

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other blog entries from Flourish Over 50 »
Examining Tea Party allegations of higher taxes and increasing debt

Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2010 by Kitty O'Keefe
The "Tea Party" movement alleges that the USA is moving toward socialism with higher taxes and increasing levels of public debt. Let's take a look at where the country actually stands with its taxation.

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other blog entries from Financial Planning for Today's Woman »