JUDITH ONLEY Reiki Master, Spiritual Mentor & E.M.F Practitioner writes from everywhere in North America

Judith has been on a “journey” following the guidance of her soul and Spirit traveling all through Canada, the United States and Mexico. So it seems fitting that her article for TimeFinders’ summer edition is entitled Taking the Journey which is about not just packing your bags and travelling but also about your personal journey and the things that bring you JOY. Judith writes a monthly newsletter with an inspirational message, so if you wish to sign up for the newsletter, please email her at judith@dancewithspirit.com.

ELLEN BESSO Life Coach, Group Facilitator & Writer writes from the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia

Ellen’s coaching, workshops and retreats all embody her core belief of spirituality as part of everyday life. Using a body, mind and spirit approach Ellen inspires MidLife Women as they navigate their midlife maze. She is currently writing an e-book addressing the numerous aspects of MidLife Caregiving. The book will be available through her website this fall. Last year Ellen went on her first trip to India and has allowed us to publish some excerpts, so travel to Varanasi, India: The City of Living & Dying. You can read more of Ellen’s writings in her MidLife Maze blog.

Please Note: While written with sensitivity some of this excerpt does describe the ritual of the funeral pyres and may not be for all our readers – Editor

ROBERTA ISLEIB Author & Clinical Psychologist writes from Connecticut

New Jersey born Roberta Isleib took up writing mysteries to justify time spent on the links. Her first series, featuring a neurotic professional golfer and a sports psychologist, was nominated for both Agatha and Anthony awards. Roberta's new series, starring a Connecticut psychologist and advice columnist, debuted in 2007 with Deadly Advice and Preaching To The Corpse.

Pour yourself a glass of iced tea and enjoy an excerpt from Roberta’s upcoming book Asking for Murder.

KAREN HAMILTON Writer & Publisher of The Best Kept Secret writes from Toronto, Ontario

Karen Hamilton’s website The Best Kept Secret, is becoming the go to place for of articles and resources for women 40+. Karen also writes a weekly column about the ‘darker’ side of midlife in her humorous column found at The Best Kept Secret Blog. This month we bring you Buying a bathing suit - the good, the bad and the ugly truth.

JOY FOSTER Motivational Speaker, Professional Image Consultant & Career Coach writes from Alliston, Ontario
Joy designs and conducts both public and corporate seminars / workshops assisting people in discovering how to empower their inner strength and in so doing increasing their profitability. Whether it's leadership, communication, change management, or stress Joy’s training is fast-paced, information-packed, interactive and guaranteed to deliver skills, techniques that can be used right away. In addition Joy is also a professional singer and recording artist.

Joy’s article That Fork in the Road is about lessons learned as a child emigrating from England to Canada and the far reaching affect of that decision.

KATHY BUCKWORTH Author, Public Speaker writes from Mississauga, Ontario

Kathy has just won (for the second time) The Barbara Novak Writing Award - this award, honouring the memory of PWAC member Barbara Novak, is given each year for the best humour or personal essay writing by a PWAC member. She won this year for her piece, Dinner Diaries, which was published in Today's Parent magazine, and is available online here. Kathy is a member of PWAC's Toronto Chapter.

Kathy Buckworth’s latest book “Journey to the Darkside: Supermom Goes Home” is available at bookstores everywhere. Read “Funny Mummy” every month. Visit her website to sign up for the “Funny Mummy Files” monthly newsletter. "The BlackBerry Diaries: Adventures in Modern Motherhood" will be released in Spring 2009 by Key Porter Books.

"I'll admit I was on a bit of a tear when I wrote this one...must have been the effect of sitting in a cold hockey arena on a hot June afternoon that did it to me." Kathy's July Funny Mummy column No 'I' in Team Sports holds nothing back about children's organized sports.

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