Showing posts with label humor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label humor. Show all posts

Time to Eat Crow... We're Unorthodox... and How do YOU recharge?

Time to Eat Crow. I Now Believe in Moose!

I stand corrected. I apologize, I couldn't have been more wrong. 

Moose exist.

It was less than a week upon our arrival in Anchorage, Alaska that I spied my first moose while traveling along the Seward Highway south of town.

AND he was swimming. I am now fully obsessed with moose, as demonstrated... CONTINUE READING >>

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We're Unorthodox! What are YOU Going to do with Your Empty Nest?

Deseret News intrigued us with some interesting Boomer stats and asked us to weigh in with our thoughts and experience!

"With a son who is a pilot and is able to fly and see them often, as well as two daughters who can both be visited by traveling to the same city, the family is reunited often.

'I'm fairly certain we see our kids more traveling a lot than if we were in one place'"... Read the full article and leave a comment here


Where Do You Go to Recharge? Meet Me at Women at Woodstock!

I wrote extensively about my first experience at Women at Woodstock last year, about how I agreed to go -- kicking and screaming a bit -- and the immediate benefits I received by attending.
It's been an incredible year for me and the women I met at WAW have been supporting me all the way!

 I'll be speaking at this year's main event, and I would love for you to join me there! Click in to see for yourself how WAW can change your life!


Going Gypsy: One Couple's Adventure from Empty Nest to No Nest at All
(find out more) Available from Skyhorse Publishing!

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Also available as an audiobook from Audible.com


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What My Special Needs Niece has Taught Me... Cuddling Koalas... and Thank You St. Louis!

What My Special Needs Niece Has Taught Me about Life and Laughter

My niece is a totally unique individual. 

Not in that “everyone’s a snowflake” kind of way. She’s truly unique.

Because of a wonky chromosome, each cell in in Anna’s little body is different from every other cell in the world. There is no one else like her.

At birth... CONTINUE READING >>
Keeping Koalas Safe, Sound, & Cuddly

Some of the most readily recognizable Australian icons are animals, and we found more than a double dose of them in Queensland at The Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary outside Brisbane.
As the name suggests, we got up close and personal with koalas, but we also got to feed kangaroos right from our hands... CONTINUE READING >>

Thank you St. Louis!

The Going Gypsy Book Party was a blast (see pics here!), we had radio and TV appearances - and in the midst of it all our book hit #1 on Amazon!

It was an honor to appear on the Charlie Brennan Show at CBS's KMOX!

Still pinching ourselves! Listen Now




Going Gypsy: One Couple's Adventure from Empty Nest to No Nest at All
(find out more) Available from Skyhorse Publishing!

Order Now - Wherever Books Are Sold!
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Order Going Gypsy on Books a Million Order Going Gypsy on Indie Bound
Also available as an audiobook from Audible.com


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Our Quest to Find the Oddest Art at the Louvre in Paris

We don't know art, but we know what we like.. and we like it weird!

Traipse along with your GypsyNesters as we scour the Louvre for the strangest masterpieces we could find.... CONTINUE READING >>

And... 


Hey St. Louis - we're headed your way!
 Meet us at the fab Subterranean Books on July 9th!
  Click here for more info!
Going Gypsy: One Couple's Adventure from Empty Nest to No Nest at All
(find out more) Available from Skyhorse Publishing!

Order Now - Wherever Books Are Sold!
Order Going Gypsy on Amazon.com Order Going Gypsy on Barnes & Noble
Order Going Gypsy on Books a Million Order Going Gypsy on Indie Bound
Also available as an audiobook from Audible.com


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We're One Step Closer to Having Brangelina Play Us in a Movie (or how David may very well become a zombie)

We’re one step closer to our ultimate goal of having Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie play us in the movie version of Going Gypsy. That’s not a long shot, is it?

Click in for the lowdown on the incredible voice actors of the audiobook version of our book - and how David may soon become a zombie!

We're also giving away a copy of the audiobook so... CONTINUE READING >>

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Our hearts are breaking for the people of the Nepal.

We felt the need to help - and want to share with you what we found in our search of ways to help.

If you would like to join us, here are three suggestions…

CONTINUE READING to find out how you can help >>




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YOU Can Help Us Make 2015 the Year of Going Gypsy!

Note: If you have trouble with any of the links in this email, click here to view this on our site. 

We have a copy of our book in our hands!

It's officially ONE MONTH away from the release of Going Gypsy and we're so excited (and nervous)!
We are indescribably grateful to the wonderful people who have given us their congratulations - cheered us on - and offered help in getting the word out.

This means the world to us.

Would YOU like to help too? There are so many things you can do!

Pre-order Going Gypsy

Pre-orders are really important since we are first-time authors. A big opening day is the best way to get a buzz going. To make it easy for you to be one of the first to read Going Gypsy, we've provided these handy links:

Order Going Gypsy on Amazon.com Order Going Gypsy on Barnes & Noble
Order Going Gypsy on Books a Million Order Going Gypsy on Indie Bound

We love bookstores!

If you love bookstores like we do - the sights, the events, the kindred spirits, the wonderful smell - head on in to your favorite store and pre-order there. You get a copy of Going Gypsy hot off the presses, and your local book seller learns about it too. That's a double whammy!

Write about Going Gypsy!
Do you have a website, a newsletter, a bunch of friends?
Let everyone know how excited you are to read Going Gypsy!
Send out an email to your friends, write a letter or two, or give us a shout out on your website.
Send folks to Going Gypsy's official website: http://www.goinggypsybook.com

Talk about Going Gypsy!
Are you in a book club - or any club? Are you friendly with folks at your local bookstore or library? Do you have friends with adult kids (or soon-to-be adult kids?), friends that love to travel, friends that need inspiration, friends that are Baby Boomers?
Talk up Going Gypsy!

Share Going Gypsy on Social Media!
This is so, so, sooooo easy!

Share the cover!

Going Gypsy: One Couple's Adventure from Empty Nest to No Nest at All
Share on Facebook! Copy this link--> http://www.goinggypsybook.com 


Share on Twitter!

Copy, paste, tweak and tweet the text below

I'm so excited to read Going Gypsy! Check it out-> http://www.goinggypsybook.com #GoingGypsy


Share on Goodreads!

Click here--> GoodReads and add Going Gypsy to your "want to read" list!

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Share your enjoyment!
We'd LOVE to see photos of you reading our book! Make sure you use the hashtag #GoingGypsy and tag us so we're sure to see you!

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Write a Going Gypsy review!
Once you've read Going Gypsy, we'd love to hear what you think!

Here are some of the many places you can review our book:
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Please know you are appreciated more than we can ever express,
David & Veronica

Advance Praise for Going Gypsy - and our (loss of) Words of Gratitude


We were planning on writing a post on how grateful we are to this group of distinguished people. 

About how enormously thankful we are that they have chosen to read our book and share their thoughts.

But we can't find the words to properly express the way we feel and, if you know us at all, you know that we must be truly honored to be at a loss for words (we're impossible to shut up!).

"Warm, funny, clever, and inspiring—makes you see the fun in... CONTINUE READING >>

Enter to Win $50 of Gift Card Goodness and Celebrate with us!

We're excited to announce that our book Going Gypsy: One Couple's Adventure from Empty Nest to No Nest at All is available for pre-order!

As a matter of fact, we're SO excited that we're giving away 50 dollars of gift card goodness!

 CLICK HERE TO ENTER TO WIN >>



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We have a Winner! TravelCard - Never Let Your Phone Run out of Juice on the Fly!

Do you ever need a little boost?
We sure do!

 What if you could get five hours of extra talk time on your phone from a charger that fits in your wallet?

 Two lucky winners won a TravelCard Phone Charger from your very generous GypsyNesters!.. CONTINUE READING and see who won! >>

A message from David:


Like me, many men in their fifties, sixties and beyond face crucial decisions and issues they may not be prepared for as they contemplate a new phase of their lives. In just a couple of weeks you can learn invaluable information and advice that will help you transition into the future.


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The Retirement Zone – Recapture Your Power


No one prepares us for life in what Jonny Friedman calls “the Retirement Zone”.  We’ve developed life skills to deal with the first parts of our lives, but what about the next?

Jonny reached out to me for advice.  He, like many men, was looking for answers.  And he found more than just answers – he found a whole new way of looking at life.  With tremendous enthusiasm, he’s assembled an all-star panel of experts in a broad variety of fields who will give you an appreciation for what is possible for you in the future, as well as covering the sometimes daunting task of making changes in your life.

Some of the concepts may seem alien to you – things like tapping, dream work, new careers, wellness, dating, sex after 60, and others.  But I can tell you that you will gain something from listening to every interview.  And you’ll likely find information and knowledge that will change your life forever.

I’ll be joined by some of my friends and others whom I know you’ll find fascinating.  The roster includes Marc Miller, Robert Silverstone, Andy Landis, Charlie Poznek, David James (that's me!), April Braswell, Michael Fowler, Rick Miners, Thembi Buthelezi, Dr. Carolyn Dean, Kelley Sullivan Walden, and Brad Yates.

And the best part - there is no charge whatsoever for this summit!
This is a first-of-its-kind event, and believe me, this is being presented at the highest level. There will be two experts each day for 2 weeks and they are sharing their best, high level content with you.

You don’t want to miss this!
This telesummit and gifts that I and the other experts are giving YOU are easily valued at over $25,000 – and there is no cost. I’m proud to be joined by the best of the best and can’t wait to share this journey with you!

Remember -- you will have 48 hours to access the recordings so you won't miss a nugget.

Looking forward to seeing you at the Summit! 


P.S.  Share the gift of The Age Busters Power Summit and forward this email to your friends, colleagues and family members - anyone who wants to create the life they want. They're sure to appreciate the invitation.

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Going Gypsy
One Couple's Adventure from Empty Nest to No Nest at All
(find out more)

Coming in February 2015 from Skyhorse Publishing!



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Am I a Snow Plow Parent? ...and Big Sur, California!

Am I a Snow Plow Parent? 7 Modern Parenting Terms

This glossary of modern parenting terms from around the world provides a cautionary tale through definitions. Could a Snow Plow Parent accidentally raise a Kidult in a perpetual state of Adultescence?

Snow Plow Parents Like the snow removal apparatus, a Snow Plow Parent will be sure to... CONTINUE READING >>




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Sir, Yes Sur! Driving the California Coast

The images look unbelievable, but they are real and they are spectacular. This is Big Sur. 


Waves crashing against the craggy coast, mist drifting up mountains that rise abruptly from the sea, bridges impossibly clinging to cliffs...

A perfect day trip ending with elephant seals... CONTINUE READING >> 

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The GypsyNesters Get Married!... and Catalina Cart Blanche

We wanted a small wedding - and thank God it was!

Honestly, David (we'll call him The Beanpole) wouldn't have made it through otherwise.

It still strikes us strange that The Beanpole, who by that time had appeared on stage in front of hundreds of thousands of people as a musician, could be so nervous.

Just look at the body language! Have you EVER seen a more uncomfortable groom? Sheesh.

Our ideal wedding was... CONTINUE READING >>





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Catalina Cart Blanche
Like the early Californian explorers, we approached Catalina by boat.

Steaming out of Long Beach Harbor past The Queen Mary, we were intrepid sailors in our air-conditioned, high-speed ferry complete with snack bar, lounge and cinematic classic on the big screen.

Arrrgh, the briny deep, matey.

Upon disembarking... CONTINUE READING >> 

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Must-see Movie: Cyber-Seniors

Walking into the theater at the Movies for Grownups Film Festival, I expected Cyber-Seniors to be a dry, informative info-nugget on how the Internet could enhance the lives of the older set. I couldn't have been more wrong.

Honestly, I've never been to a theater where the crowd was howling with this level of laughter.... CONTINUE READING >>



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Our America's Founding Cities by Train live-blog continues through Boston, Washington, DC and Philadelphia - join us!
... CONTINUE READING >>
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Big, Big, BIG News! Going Gypsy and the Story of its Cover (you may judge the book by it)!

Remember that big news we've been spouting off about? The news we were afraid to talk about because we couldn't believe it was actually happening?

Well here it is (drumroll please!):

We have a book coming out!
Can you imagine how hard this has been for over-sharing me to not say anything?

But, before we get into the details, I want to tell you the story about the cover.

Last December... CONTINUE READING >>


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A Quirky Slice of Pisa

We're not sure if we have ever heard the word Pisa without "leaning tower" in front of it.

There is good reason for that, the gravity defying belfry is certainly the star of the show.

And we're not even going to try to hide the fact that we took several obligatory "holding up the tower" photos.

Starting out with the classic two-handed (with the addition of Veronica bracing for the fall for extra style points)... CONTINUE READING >>


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