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Anne Witkavitch

Interests: yoga, gardening, family time, writing, the beach, rollerblading, skiing, playing tennis

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Holiday Special - Give the Gift of Inspiration & Reading

Give the gift of inspiration and new beginnings this holiday season. For a limited time only, order copies of the award winning Press Pause Moments: Essays about Life Transitions by Women Writers signed by editor Anne Witkavitch. Special holiday pricing is below. You must order no later than December 10th.... Continue reading

Posted Nov 29, 2012 at Press Pause Moments

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A Special Press Pause Offer for the Holidays

Give the Gift that Inspires...without lines, crowds or parking woes! Press Pause Moments book Just 3 for $30 ($24 savings!) One year my husband and I participated in Black Friday just to see what all the fuss was about. Once was enough! Even though I got to write a great... Continue reading

Posted Nov 25, 2011 at Press Pause Moments

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Guest Blogger Meditates on Gratitude

A Meditation on Gratitude by Carol Dwyer Thanksgiving reminds us to give thanks for our blessings. If our health is reasonably good, if we have some loving relationships, and if we are fortunate enough to be able to provide a comfortable life for ourselves and our families, it’s not too... Continue reading

Posted Nov 23, 2011 at Press Pause Moments

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Guest Blogger Gives Thanks to her Special Husband

A THANKSGIVING LETTER TO MY HUSBAND by Elynne Chaplik-Aleskow My dearest Richard Noel, It is soon Thanksgiving and your birthday. What has your life been so far? Your youth was filled with the arts and culture and people and music that dreams are made of. You took it all in... Continue reading

Posted Nov 21, 2011 at Press Pause Moments

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Guest Blogger Presses Pause in Retirement

Pressing Pause during the Retirement Years by Jean Donnelly In my 74 years there are not too many times I have had the luxury of pressing pause to give thanks. Raising four kids, working while putting my husband through college and moving to six different cities to follow my husband’s... Continue reading

Posted Nov 17, 2011 at Press Pause Moments

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Guest Blogger Gives Thanks for New Life

Hi, I’m Yoko Ono, Nice to Meet You by Gizelle Alexander I used to have a nice cushy job that I took for granted. I had three closetfuls of designer clothing, I was attending film and movie premiers, supporting at least ten charities, vacationing every three months, and I was... Continue reading

Posted Nov 16, 2011 at Press Pause Moments

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Pressing Pause to Give Thanks

There is a ritual I perform every year without fail. As summer ends I spend time reflecting on the memories that were made. I also fast forward and remember that, in what will again seem like a blink of the eye, the holidays would again be upon us. I know... Continue reading

Posted Nov 15, 2011 at Press Pause Moments

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What Do I Do Now?

Although the official month of awareness ended October 31st, here in the northeast we were surprised by an autumn nor'easter that managed to shut down power for hundreds of thousands of utility customers for most of the week. My family was among them! While many still remain without power, I... Continue reading

Posted Nov 4, 2011 at Press Pause Moments

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Patience to Meet Goals: Read My Blog Post on MariaShriver.com!

I am honored to be a guest blogger on MarieShriver.com today! My post is about practicing patience in order to meet your goals - I share my story and tips from what I've learned! Here's how it begins: “I am learning the art of patience…it has taken me 49 years... Continue reading

Posted Oct 27, 2011 at Press Pause Moments

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"Women &Transition" Discussion & Reading Tuesday, Oct. 25

I will be at the Clark Memorial Library in Bethany, Connecticut Tuesday, October 25 at 7 pm and will be discussing "Women & Transition" as well as reading select essays from Press Pause Moments: Essays about Life Transitions by Women Writers. The readings for this event will be those related... Continue reading

Posted Oct 24, 2011 at Press Pause Moments

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Read Diana Raab's Huffington Post Blog, "Thank You, Cancer"

Press Pause Moments Contributing Writer, Diana Raab, has a wonderful blog in the Huffington Post titled, "Thank You, Cancer." While we've spent the whole month of October reminding women to maintain breast health through self-exam, annual mammograms and overall health and wellness, we've also shared here stories of women who... Continue reading

Posted Oct 24, 2011 at Press Pause Moments

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The Power of Journaling - Guest Blogger Diana Raab, MFA, RN

I'm pleased to introduce guest blogger Diana M. Raab, MFA, RN who is also a contributing writer in Press Pause Moments: Essays about Life Transitions by Women Writers. Diana's essay in PPM is titled "A New Woman: Life After Breast Cancer." In it she shares her thoughts about rediscovering herself... Continue reading

Posted Oct 14, 2011 at Press Pause Moments

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Importance of Rituals: Creating a Breast Cast Pre-Mastectomy

Sandra Aylward, who earlier shared a podcast of her reading "Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors" from the Press Pause Moments book, has also shared an essay she published in the national paper Globe and Mail titled, "Losing My Breasts, Not Myself." The essay was also one of the first podcasts... Continue reading

Posted Oct 11, 2011 at Press Pause Moments

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Press Pause Moments Giveaway Tonight During TravelingMom Twitter Party!

Tonight I'll be giving away two signed copies of Press Pause Moments during the TravelingMom.com Monday night Twitter party at 9pmET. The theme of this week's party is "Traveling to Heal." I think many of us have used travel as a way to heal from something in our lives -... Continue reading

Posted Oct 10, 2011 at Press Pause Moments

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Guest Blogger - The Four Words...

Earlier this week I invited PPM followers to share their stories about breast cancer and breast disease during October. Today's guest blogger is Sandy Freeman who tells us how breast cancer has affected her life and shares some wonderful words of wisdom about what to do if you receive a... Continue reading

Posted Oct 7, 2011 at Press Pause Moments

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Listen Now! Podcast Sandra Aylward's "Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors"

I am pleased to present a podcast of Sandra Aylward's "Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors," which is one of the essays in Press Pause Moments: Essays about Life Transitions by Women Writers. To listen click on the link below. Download Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivor Sandra begins the essay talking... Continue reading

Posted Oct 5, 2011 at Press Pause Moments

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Self-Awareness After Breast Reconstruction

During the month of October my Facebook friends see the image to the left as my profile picture. It's a self-portrait I did as part of my healing as I was finally coming to terms with changes in my body as a result of a rare breast disease, partial mastectomy... Continue reading

Posted Oct 4, 2011 at Press Pause Moments

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Pressing Pause on Breast Cancer Awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I'm sure you know this as it is difficult not to come across a pink ribbon, fundraiser walk or pink-tinted marketing campaign over the period of 31 days. Awareness, however, shouldn't be just about a theme. The ultimate goal of awareness is to bring... Continue reading

Posted Oct 4, 2011 at Press Pause Moments

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Banned Books Reading Today at WCSU Danbury, CT

I will be among seven faculty authors reading at today's Banned Books Faculty Author Series' taking place at Western Connecticut State University from 1-2:30 ET on the 1st floor of Warner Hall. I will be reading from Press Pause Moments: Essays about Life Transitions by Women Writers. If you are... Continue reading

Posted Sep 29, 2011 at Press Pause Moments

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My New Guest Blogger Gig on CreatedbyChicks!

I'm excited to be a new guest blogger for a terrific site called CreatedbyChicks! My visiting topic is, of course, transitions! My first post is called "Cool Transitions" and in it I share my thoughts about the shift from summer to fall and share a few easy tips for ways... Continue reading

Posted Sep 27, 2011 at Press Pause Moments

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A Good Read and a Fun Chat!

What a week it has been since winning the Clarion award! Here is an article and podcast you may be interested in. My local Patch website, Bethwood Patch, did a wonderful interview about me, the book and the Clarion Award. This will give you a little bit more about the... Continue reading

Posted Aug 17, 2011 at Press Pause Moments

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Sharing Big News!

I am pleased to announce that The Association for Women in Communications has named Press Pause Moments its 2011 Clarion Award winner for best book & cd-rom/dvd! The Clarion awards is a renowned competition and highly sought after by both men and women. The Clarion awards are named for the... Continue reading

Posted Aug 14, 2011 at Press Pause Moments

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Many people, like me, seem to be welcoming 2011 with gusto. Whatever may have gone right or wrong in the previous year or two, however crisis-ridden or simply frustrating things may have gotten, it seems we're all looking at the new year as a chance to get grounded, focused, and... Continue reading

Posted Jan 2, 2011 at Press Pause Moments

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Holiday Cheer at Deja Brew Book Signing

A chilly New England day set the scene for today's holiday book signing and reading at Deja Brew Cafe in New Haven. Special thanks to owner Carol Frawley for hosting a lovely event. Carol prepared some delicious holiday treats for guests as well as delicious, frothy punch and hot cider!... Continue reading

Posted Dec 19, 2010 at Press Pause Moments

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Book Signing Article in New Haven Publication

Thanks to fellow writer and good friend David Sepulveda who wrote an article about the upcoming Holiday Book Signing and Reading at Deja Brew Cafe, 763 Edgewood Avenue, New Haven (Westville section) this Sunday 12/19 from 12 noon - 3 p.m. To read the story click here. Continue reading

Posted Dec 16, 2010 at Press Pause Moments

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