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Inspiring Women

Writing the Great American Short Story

April 15th, 2010

With a bit of talent and plenty of dedication, Mary Ann Presman, 69, has turned her passion of reading, writing, and story crafting into a mid-life career.

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Attitude and Spunk Helps Woman Survive Cancer and Thrive in Mid-Life

April 14th, 2009

Nancy Gohmann was 57 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her story is worth hearing in light of the recent revised guidelines on breast cancer screening, and also in how this woman did not let cancer take, alter, or define her life. Today, at a very active 72, this fit redhead has some advice [...]

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Passionate Biker: Distance Cycling Gives Her a Sense of Well-Being

April 10th, 2009

Joyce Riffer is a medical publications manager, native Chicagoan, world-traveler, and these days, this 54-year-old can add ‘passionate biker’ to her accomplishments. Joyce cruises the Illinois bike trails logging up to 30 miles or more on a typical Saturday. So far this year, Joyce has biked 1,054 miles. If the weather cooperates, she hopes to [...]

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Thyroid Disease: One Woman’s Struggle to Find Answers

By Judy Colbert - March 18th, 2010 in Inspiring Women, Real Voices

A CT scan revealed a 5cm nodule or growth on the left side of my thyroid.

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Still Going Strong!

March 1st, 2010 in Inspiring Women

An update on one of our inspiring women!

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The Dining Divas

Divas Rendered Speechless

By Geri Tauber - March 22nd, 2010

One Mexican restaurant left the Divas with nothing to say but “yum!”

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The Dining Divas: A Cup of Optimism

By - January 29th, 2010 in Dining Divas

After a holiday-imposed hiatus, the Dining Divas gathered on a damp winter’s night in Chicago’s Chinatown.

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The Dining Divas: Connections

By - December 15th, 2009 in Dining Divas

I took up the fine art of knitting two years ago, and learned immediately that there is something irresistible about a woman sitting quietly with her needles.

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