Fabulous after Fifty™

"Fabulous after Fifty™" is the Syndicated On-Line Weekly Column by Shirley W. Mitchell, a National Author/Writer/Syndicated Columnist/Speaker and Celebrity Radio Talk Show Host, also known as "The Golden Egg of Aging™" -  View some of the most inspirational and motivational articles on aging, baby boomers, seniors, senior lifestyles, health, diet, exercise, business, women's and men's issues, specific topic articles, poems, writings, recipes, area news, and special people. Shirley W. Mitchell's "Passion" for encouraging Aging people is both Contagious and Intense! We have the Ability to Change Aging History with our "Pulse" & "Faith". To Teach. To Educate. To Transform. If you enjoy the Articles posted here, you will certainly enjoy my Column Articles within  "Senior Lifestyle Magazine". "Fabulous after Fifty™" is fashioned after her "Lace Over Steel™" and "Fabulous after Fifty™" Weekly Newspaper Columns that appeared in the Sand Mountain Reporter of Albertville, Alabama. We want to thank the newspaper and all our readers for their support over the past 25+ years Ms. Mitchell's Column was printed. We inspire to bring more Style and Enthusiasm to it in the future.                               GOOGLE    ASK    ALTA VISTA    ALLTHEWEB    HOTBOT    LYCOS   MSN

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This Weeks Article - Feb. 16, 2012

Feb. 16, 2012 - DIVA~Whitney Houston © by Shirley W. Mitchell, Life Is Precious™ - Fabulous after Fifty™ The Divine, Inspired, Vivacious, Anointed, little girl that enthusiastically  sang in the choir at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark New Jersey, grew up to be the DIVA Whitney Huston that stared in the film, SPARKLE, produced by Rev. T.D. Jakes. As a child, she and her Godmother, Aretha Franklin, sang in the church choir, and had great fun becoming stars in the music entertainment scene. The many times I’ve listened to Whitney Huston’s music and watched her movies, she inspires me with her enthusiasm, and melodious voice. Today she has joined the magnificent choir in heaven where her stardom will be enhanced. Her friend Chaka Khan will sing at her memorial service at New Hope Baptist Church, New Jersey. Being the brilliant star of the greatest magnitude, the elegant Whitney Huston with her incredible voice pushed Dolly Pardon’s song “I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU,” to #1 on the digital songs chart today. Singing this song in the romantic movie, BODY GUARD, is my favorite! Whitney Huston’s charisma is printed indelibly on every person’s mind that has ever heard her sing or enjoyed her performances in movies and on stage.  She will always be an encouragement in our hearts when life gets tough. Her enthusiasm (God Within) will always be with us. I like Henry Ford’s take on the word enthusiasm. “You can do anything if you have enthusiasm. Enthusiasm is the yeast that makes your hopes rise to the stars.  Enthusiasm is the spark in your eye, the swing in you gate, the grip of your hand, the irresistible surge of your will, and your energy to execute your ideas.  Enthusiasts are fighters, they have fortitude, and they have staying qualities. Enthusiasm is at the bottom of progress. With it there is accomplishment, with out it, there are only alibis!” Let us take Whitney’s mantle of enthusiasm and take our life to a higher level, as she dances on the streets of gold. Let us practice Psalms 90:17 KJV, “And let the beauty of our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us, yea, the work of our hands establish thou it.” I met Rev. Ora Stearns Smith at a Divine Inspired Vivacious Anointed women’s conference. She shared her book DIVINELY FRAMED with me. May I share with you her poem DIVINELY FRAMED? I am that I am says I am, I am that I am By the blood of the lamb! I am that I am say I am! I’m made in God’s image And after His likeness Forever forgiven, royal and righteous! I’m called by His name And washed in His blood Yes, divinely framed by the majesty of love I’m not common or anywhere near it! I’m a holy temple powered by God’s spirit! I’m not from the world I’m born from above! Yes, divinely framed by the majesty of love! I’m from the mind of omniscience! The head of the omnipotence! And the heart of the master potter! I’m heaven’s design! God’s one of a kind! And I am not like none other! Oh, defining who I am May be your aim! But who I am is a Divinely Framed Woman of God!

The Painting - One Nation Under God by Jon McNaughton... Music from the album, "The Price of Freedom" by Rob Gardner... Original Edit by Bryan Illguth... Cinematography by Rod Meldrum... Produced by Seth Adam Smith...

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Upcoming 2012 Events

Jan. 18, 2012... 10:30am-CST... "Living Joyfully Free Regardless of Our Ages"... Host Lisa Buffaloe of "The Living Joyfully Free" Radio Show interviews "Guest" Shirley W. Mitchell, "The Golden Egg of Aging™" Feb. 18-21, 2012... 2012 69th Annual Convention & Exposition of the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) Gaylord Resort & Convention Center Nashville, TN - The largest nationally and internationally recognized event dedicated solely to assist those in the field of Christian communications. The dynamic Exposition consists of nearly 300 companies and is an active marketplace for those seeking tools and services to expand their organizations. The Exposition Floor offers access to more than 200 vendors who showcase their products on 130,000 square feet of exhibit space. NRB 2012 offers unique educational opportunities, including sessions designed to teach broadcast essentials, leadership, management, and the most effective use of social media, as well as performances by Nationally-recognized entertainers including: Root Road, Lara Landon, Katie Peltier, David & Tamela Mann, David Edwards, Rachael Chan, Brian Courtney Wilson, Andrew Greer, Matt Brouwer, Jason Gray and Jenny & Tyler. National Religious Broadcasters 9510 Technology Drive Manassas, VA 20110 tel. 703-330-7000. Apr. 7, 2012... 2-4PM-CST... "Local Author Day" - Calling All Local Authors! The Gadsden Public Library is Sponsoring Local Author Day 2011. If you are from Etowah County and have a published book, then this is your day! This is a great opportunity to discover new writers, buy some books, and get them signed by the author. Last year, over 100 people attended this fun and exciting event! Space is limited, so registration is required. For more information Contact Person: Julie Dobbins, Administrative Assistant tel. 256-549-4699 ext. 100 or E-Mail gploffice @ gadsdenlibrary.org. Author's participating in the Event include: Apr. 21, 2012... 9am-4PM-CST... "7th Annual Alabama Book Festival" Historic Downtown Montgomery - Old Alabama Town 301 Columbus StreetMontgomery, AL 36104. The free public event is the State’s Premier Book Festival with more than thirty writers and 4,000 visitors from around the country to meet with and hear from their favorite authors and musicians. Programs and activities include author appearances, book signings, musical performances, and an exhibit area featuring literary organizations and vendors selling books and other items of interest to booklovers. A children’s activity area organized by Alabama Public Television is sure to make this a day of fun for the entire family. The Alabama Book Festival promotes literacy and celebrates books and reading. The 2012 Festival will continue the tradition of promoting reading and literacy to Alabamians of all ages and backgrounds. Sponsors include the Alabama Humanities Foundation, Alabama Library Association, Alabama Public Television, Alabama State Council on the Arts, Alabama Writers’ Forum, Capitol Book and News, Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts and Humanities at Auburn University, City of Montgomery, Montgomery City-County Library System, NewSouth Books, Old Alabama Town/Landmarks Foundation, River City Publishing, and Troy University. Media Contact: Kelsey Sullivan, Marketing Director K.Sullivan @ oldalabamatown.com tel. 334-240-4617. Jul. 15-18, 2012... 10am-EST... "2012 International Christian Retail Show" - Orange County Convention Center 9400 Universal Boulevard Orlando, FL 32819 tel. 407-685-9800. Christian Booksellers Association Christian Retail Channel is the trade association serving the interests and meeting the needs of member Christian stores including independents, regional and national chains, church-owned stores, franchises, and marketing groups. These stores provide Bibles, Christian books, curriculum, apparel, music, videos, gifts, greeting cards, children's resources, and other materials. CBA and their member stores also work with associate-member book publishers, record companies, gift companies, and other product suppliers. Along with the Christian Trade Association International, CBA also serves the meeting and information needs of Christian stores and suppliers in over 50 countries around the world. Aug. 4, 2012... 9am-9PM-CST... "Main Street Music Festival"  FREE Admission! For More Information Contact: Susan Armstrong Vantage Bank P. O. Box 1606, 407 North Broad Street Albertville, AL 35950 tel. 256-878-8799 or Main Street Music Festival P. O. Box 1248 Albertville, AL 35950 tel. 256-891-8202 eventcoordinator @ mainstreetmusicfestival.com. Oct. 5-6, 2012... 8am-5M-CST... 48th Annual Harvest Festival Sponsored by the Boaz Area Chamber of Commerce 100 East Bartlett Avenue Boaz, Alabama 35957 Contact Person: Chamber President Bromleigh Hales at tel. 256-593-8154 or boazchamber @ charter.net - Down Town Boaz has been renovated and there is now a street that runs from Bartlett Ave to AL Hwy 205, for the entire length of the Harvest Festival. The mission of the Boaz Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote and enhance economic growth and community development in our local communities. Shirley W. Mitchell will attend & Sign-Booth. Dec. 1, 2012... 11am-3PM-CST... "2012 Local Authors Expo" Birmingham Public Library 2100 Park Place Birmingham, AL 35203 This is a one day event. There is no fee - It's Free!! This event is sponsored by The Friends of the Birmingham Public Library. Authors are asked to provide their books, manage their sales and bring monies to make change for customers, may arrive as early as 9am to set-up, may bring someone who will help manage your sales. The expo will be located on the 1st floor of the "East Building" at our downtown central location. BPL's staff members will be available to help unload and direct authors to their space. Contact Person: Irene Harve tel. 205-226-3726 or irene @ bham.lib.al.us To Register - Please provide the following information: 1. Author's name 2. Book(s) Title 3. Mailing address /Publisher's address 4. Book price 5. Telephone number and send to irene @ bham.lib.al.us.

Shirley W. Mitchell is the Owner and Founder of Fabulous after Fifty™ - a Motivational, Inspirational and Educational Company located in Northern Alabama providing products and services related to Organizing and Conducting Educational Conferences, Classes, Symposiums, Seminars, Workshops, Speeches and Training Courses in the fields of Aging, Seniors, Senior Lifestyles, Health, Wellness, Nutrition, Generational Women and Men's Issues, Faith, Passion and Purpose, and Distribution of Materials including Multimedia Audio, Video, CD, DVD, Books, Newsletters, Journals, Magazines, Articles, Periodicals, Electronic Books, and other Written and Audio Publications. Ms. Mitchell and Fabulous after Fifty™ are managed and represented by Lighthouse Coastal Productions 466 Sardis Cutoff Road Sardis City, AL 35956. ***Copyright © and Trademark ™ Notice: 1967-2011 All Works, Venues and Content by Shirley W. Mitchell™ including "The Golden Egg of Aging™", "The Fabulous Author™", "Fabulous after 50®", "Fabulous after Fifty™", "Sensational after 60®", "Sensational after Sixty™", "Aging Outside the Box®", "Passionate Sparks™", "Spiritual Sparks for Busy Women™", "Lace Over Steel™", "Ageless Living™", "Endless Energy™", "Better Half of Life™", "Citrus Park™", "Crosstown Info™", "The Amazing System™" and "Aging with Glamour™"are © Copyright and ® Trademark protected*** No part of this Web-Site or Column may be reproduced without the prior written consent of the Agent. If you would like to purchase copies of the articles, please send an E-Mail to us with your request. If you should encounter any problems with this Web-Site please E-Mail the Webmaster.