My New Book

For the past eighteen months I have been diligently working on a book. I had three very good friends who were diagnosed with cancer within months of each other and that got me started thinking about the randomness of the disease. When my beloved standard poodle was diagnosed with bladder cancer, I started researching ways to help him. After all, he was my responsibility and he depended on me for everything. I found that much more research had been done for people with cancer rather than for dogs, and, at some point during all of that upheaval, I decided to try to write down and organize the information I had found.

The more you write, the more you learn and then you have to write some more. During all the writing and then the grueling editing process I just kept going. After my dog and two of my friends died, I knew that I had to actually bring this book to fruition. I couldn't give up. When all the writing and editing was done and it was time to put the book out for publication, I went into panic mode for a few days as I realized that once the book was published I would be open for criticism. However, if we never do anything for which we might be criticized we are probably doing nothing. At least I DID SOMETHING, and actually, I truly hope that this book might save some lives. I realize the book won't save lives, but maybe it will give some guidance to people who are interested in saving their own life. You can order the book Diet and Cancer: Is There a Connection?at AMAZON.

It All Started with... "Younger Next Year"...

It all started last fall when my husband gave me a book to read called, Younger Next Year. At the time we were on a trip to Williamsburg, VA and I basically finished the book during our travel day. WOW! It was good. It is written by Chris Crowley and Dr. Harry Lodge. Dr. Lodge gives the scientific reasons for their suggestions and Chris adds his own personal journey.

What they suggest is vigorous exercise six days a week. In return, after age 50 your body will actually grow physiologically younger each year. In fact, they say that you can avoid 70 percent of the decay and eliminate 50 percent of the injuries and illnesses associated with getting older.

After I returned home and added more intensity to my workouts, joined a gym and signed up for strength training, I wanted to tell all of my friends about this new found wonder "drug."

I started giving books to people only to discover they weren't reading them, so I decided to bring Chris to our town to talk to my friends. Now that was a real job. I spent a lot of time over a 6-month period trying to make it all happen. And, I did.

On Thursday night, May 1, 2007, we held a "meet the author" reception at our home. The main event was held on Friday, May 2nd. It was a luncheon for women at Hollytree Country Club in Tyler, TX.

 Tickets were sold in advance and as the women arrived they checked in.

 Barnes & Noble sent a representative with a box full of books. The author, Chris Crowley, was available to autograph any books purchased.

 More of the women purchasing books.

 We also had a silent auction to help raise funds for Azleway, a local children's charity.

 Women visiting in the foyer while waiting for the luncheon to begin.

 More visiting.

 Scenes from the luncheon.

As the women were finishing up their lunch, Chris Crowley gave an inspiring and humorous talk to get all of us ready to improve our fitness levels.

If you would like to look at the book on Amazon.com, you can click on the link below.