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    GRANDDAD – A Memoir Moment

    Dorothy Sander

    It’s the summer solstice and my grandmother’s birthday. The connection seems absolutely right, though I know little about her. My mother told me of her love of nature. . . a gift passed…

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    INTENTION – What Will You Create?

    Dorothy Sander

      “Every journey begins with the first step of articulating the intention,  and then becoming the intention.”  Bryant McGill, author of Voice of Reason   Intention is like going into a grocery store. Every…

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    MOTHER OF THE GROOM

    Dorothy Sander

    A year ago May, the opportunity arose for me to step into the shoes of the “mother of the groom”. Up until the day I started shopping, I assumed I was too young…

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    Dare to Dream Another Dream

    Dorothy Sander

    Will you dare to dream another dream?  I meet women over 50 everyday who are dreaming big. They are changing their lives, and perhaps more importantly, they are changing the way they look…

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    A TRAUMA IS ALSO AN OPPORTUNITY

    Dorothy Sander

    Have you experienced a trauma in your life? We don’t always see what we’ve experienced as a trauma. Painful, difficult, mind-boggling events happen in our world every day.  We are shocked, dismayed, angry,…

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    HEMP OIL – Is it Good for You?

    Dorothy Sander

    Hemp oil is all the rage these days. It seems it’s the latest best new thing for our health. When I was asked to review a hemp oil product I hesitated.  I’m a bit…

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I’m Dorothy Sander – Writer, midlife survivor and quiet guide for women navigating change

I believe midlife is not a crisis, but a sacred invitation. My writing explores what it means to live with depth, authenticity, and resilience — especially when the world insists we disappear. This is a space for soulful reflections, healing, and becoming.

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  • Not Just Quotes
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    Gentle reflections for navigating life transitions with courage and clarity.
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    Midlife reflections for daughters walking the caregiving path.
  • Aging Abundantly: A Little Book of Hope
    A pocket-sized companion for anyone seeking grace and light on the journey.

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    A real talk reflection on long relationships, imperfection, and grace.
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    Naming what wears us down — and how to begin restoring what’s been lost.
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