Carol … you actually stole my thunder — too many years ago to mention I was in a swimsuit practicing for most of my days — and pretended I was a latter-day Esther Williams. But that was then … darn it!!! A couple of years ago about 5 of us were part of a cover article for Parade magazine — I can’t remember the title — but it was about people over 60 who really knew how to live life to the fullest. (As I remember, one was Donald Trump!) But wisely, the magazine did not use our photos — and, just speaking for myself, I am sure not that attractive and certainly would not add anything to a cover. Smart editor!!!! Forget the cover. I would love to have the lead article listed ON the cover of either National Geographic or Smithsonian though - and, inside, maybe photos of me taken 15 years ago or more while I was in the High Arctic or Antarctic researching penguins and seals or polar bears near the North Pole. . . or those action photos of falling into a crevasse or being chased by the most vicious of sea lions - called Hookers - who want to bite your fingers off and sometimes do. Scar-y!! For years I have waited for National Geographic to chase me down. . . naturally in vain. But I can dream … . as I have the exciting stories and, actually, with a parka covering any of my physical failings, I might be able to pull it off.

Carol- Crack me up!

Carmel, COASTAL LIVING happens to be my favorite magazine - fantastic writing and photos of the most amazing homes by the sea. I love the frenetic life, but it does give me the wonderful sense of peace and calm … and beauty!

You are so funny–––laughed at your last sentence and pictured you being stretched out on a rack eating upside down and holding court in your supine position.

Hey - OT to EKA - I am a rabid fan of Steely Dan - I have been going to their shows since they went back to touring in the early 90’s - they are as great live as they are in the studio! so you want to be part of the midriff section? yeah, me too -

I love it! You should actually send that–––might be great fun to see what happens. They might just take you up on it. There was a movie called “Calendar Girls” starring Helen Mirren, which told the true story of a group of late middle age British ladies who, in order to raise money for a charity, all posed nude for a calendar. It’s a delightful film. Maybe the Wow moms could do the same for publicity for their site with Liz as their cover girl.