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Online Status: Last On: Oct 14, 2009 - 11:19 AM
Profile Views: 5,301
Member Since: December 29, 2006
Location: Durham, NC
ShoutLife Address: shoutlife.com/beverlymahone
Website: http://www.thebabyboomerdiva.com
Genre: Other
Primary Publishers: Self
Influences:
God
Menopause
Husband
Teenage Daughter
Poet and Author Nikki Giovanni (who was instrumental in my book)
Career changes (decision to leave Television after more than 25 years in the business)

Similar To:
Erma Bombeck; Cathy Lechner
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General Interests
I am a writer and I love to write.
Music
I love all types of music. It depends on my mood. If I'm reflecting, I like classical because it is soothing to my spirit. I've always been a fan of country music because of my dad. He loved Charley Pride and as I got older I began to appreciate the music more and more. Give me some Luther Vandross and Barry White, with soft candlelight and my husband and IT'S ON!!!
Movies/TV
Akeelah & The Bee Monk
Published Works
Mama Said There'd be Days Like This! (2007)
A wonderful collection of stories from writers across the country who had mamas who were never short on giving advice! Some of the classics include: Don't judge a book by its cover; Keep your dress down and your panties up!; If you lie down with dogs, you'll get up with fleas and MORE

Buy Mama Said There'd be Days Like This! Online

WHATEVER! A Baby Boomer's Journey Into Middle Age (2006)
"Whatever! A Baby Boomer's Journey Into Middle Age" is an inspirational and humorous look at growing older. The book started as a journal because I thought I was having some kind of mental breakdown. I wanted to record my thoughts while I was still of "sound mind." (LOL)

I was relieved to discover I was in the early stages of menopause--because that meant I wasn't going crazy---wouldn't need prozac---and menopause has become a great excuse for everything that ails me or pisses me off! :)

Buy WHATEVER! A Baby Boomer's Journey Into Middle Age Online

Groups
Armchair Theology , Battle Cry for a Generation , Let's Get Balanced!! , NORTH CAROLINIANS FOR CHRIST , PROPHETIC DISCUSSION , The Translators , Titus 2:3-5 Women , Women of Wisdom
QuickLinks: About - Blog - Friends - Guestbook

About Beverly Mahone
Who am I? First and foremost, I am a woman who loves God! I am a wife, mother, grandmother, veteran journalist, motivational speaker and author. My debut non-fiction book was published in 2006 and became an Amazon Best Seller in 2007. It's called "Whatever! A Baby Boomer's Journey Into Middle Age." It is an inspirational and humorous look at growing older.

My favorite scripture in the Bible is Philipians 4:4-8

My motto as I grow older: I'm still Hot...It just comes in Flashes now!"

Peace & Blessings,
Beverly
http://www.boomerdivanation.org
Blog
Tell Me Your Whatever! Moment and Win My Book   8/25/2008 - 2:37 PM
If you watch Oprah, you've heard her talk about having an "A-Ha!" moment when the light bulb went off in her head and she found clarity. I'm asking for your Whatever! moment. This is a time in your life when you thought about giving up but someth... (login or sign up to read more)
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It's Been A LONG Time, my friends   8/13/2008 - 7:32 PM
I have missed being here and to be perfectly honest, I have not real excuse for not being around. I could say Life got in the way, but that's not an excuse I want to use when I stand before God on judgment day. I see lots of wonderful things are ... (login or sign up to read more)
10 views - 3 replies - Most Recent Reply: 08/25/08 - 2:19 PM
It's NOT about YOU   3/09/2008 - 5:30 PM
Thank you God for this day that you have made and we are still glad and rejoicing in it. Forgive us God for the things we have said, done, thought and felt not pleasing to you nor lining up with your word. Forgive us God for the things we do consis... (login or sign up to read more)
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Your Talent is God's Gift to You---don't forget it   3/08/2008 - 6:44 PM
Forgive us God for taking for granted that every thought of things created and invented have come from you and it is nothing we have done on our own. Thank you for reminding us in James 4:10, "Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He shall... (login or sign up to read more)
9 views - 3 replies - Most Recent Reply: 06/01/09 - 11:29 PM
Take Time to Focus and Rest   1/25/2008 - 10:05 AM
Help us God to be specific and to the point on matters in life that determine where we stand with you. You gave us clear instructions to choose this day who we would serve because we can not serve two masters. We can either serve you or satan, not ... (login or sign up to read more)
8 views - 2 replies - Most Recent Reply: 01/25/08 - 12:09 PM
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Recent Guestbook Comments (7)  
Mike Yousif on 10/14/09 - 9:40 PM
Thanks for the friendship.

Have a blessed week.

Mike
WINSOME ALEXANDER on 10/14/09 - 1:12 PM
Thank you Beverly, for your graciousness! Love, Winsome
WINSOME ALEXANDER on 10/13/09 - 11:07 PM
Hi Beverly, I responded to your whatever! moment on your guest page and lost it after copying it to my shoutlife blog. Would it be too much to ask you to jump over to view it? Thank you so much!
WINSOME ALEXANDER on 10/13/09 - 11:03 PM
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Lingk2us on 9/24/09 - 9:10 PM
INCITE: Compassion
We all know the story... After a time of careless living the prodigal son returns to the home of a loving father who awaits him with open arms.

Just as this father welcomed his son, at the heart of God's plan of redemption is a father's heart of compassion. Who, regardless of your history, waits for you with open arms.

Link 2 us and be inspired.
Lingk2us on 8/17/09 - 11:00 PM
LIFE: From Your Friends at
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What makes you uniquely special? What would you do if time or money were of no object? Or what big idea have you been quietly nursing as time passes by?


Many of us spend our lives trying to answer these questions to no avail while others push these thoughts aside and get on with the business of practical living. As human beings, we are all not only born with inherent gifts, talents and abilities, but also posses the capacity to directly or indirectly impact our immediate surroundings. Yet somehow, much of it gets lost in the hustle and bustle of every day life. Think about the things you did as a kid, when you were limited only by your imagination?before paying the mortgage became the priority or well intended friends and family members callously wrote on the tablets of your heart. If you could mentally revisit that simpler time; obvious clues about your authentic self and your life's purpose would become apparent. Were you the 'go to' kid in the block? You know, the popular one!The one who's natural leadership ability and 'Big' ideas rallied the group into action. Or maybe you were the more creative type. The kid who explored every hue under the rainbow and through the use of odds and ends and other homespun materials, created imaginative designs that far superseded the ability of his peers. Whoever you are; remember that your true self (the kid you have been carrying with you all along) along side time, money and your ability to dream big are God given assets to help you reach your fullest potential. And remember that as long as you have the gift of life it's never to late explore the possibilities.

Link to us and be inspired.