Steven Petrow
@StevenPetrow
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New book "The Joy You Make" on sale now! I write for @USAToday, @WashingtonPost, @NYTimes. Author of "Stupid Things I Won't Do When I Get Old."
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Joined September 2009
This is a big moment: the cover reveal! Thanks to everyone who critiqued early iterations, and to the design team at Penguin Random House. I love this version and hope you do, too. On sale Sept 10. Pre-order at the link in bio, and more on why I wrote the book below.
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My latest in the @washingtonpost about how my internalized ageism surprised me #ageism #reframingageism.
Guest column by Steven Petrow: It took me time to understand that there are different ways to understand ageism, including what researchers call “internalized ageism,” or discriminating against oneself.
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What a pleasure it was for me to return to the Five Points Center for Active Adults to present the documentary, Silent Pioneers, and led a conversation with an engaging group of LGBTQIA+ elders. Thanks to Jimmie Overton and Tawnie Gong.
piedmontlaureate.org
What a pleasure it was for me to return to the Five Points Center for Active Adults to present the documentary, Silent Pioneers, and led a conversation with an engaging group of LGBTQIA+ elders. Th…
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It is always sad when we lose a great artist. But Judith Jamison leaves an unparalleled legacy in the world of dance. What a brilliant talent. Rest well.
apnews.com
Judith Jamison, an internationally acclaimed dancer who later served as artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for two decades, has died.
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This Wednesday. join me for a virtual event with the @92ndStreetY . In support of #TheJoyYouMake - a road map to finding silver linings. Tickets at link.
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New newsletter today. Sunday’s shift to standard time took us back an hour. Yesterday’s vote took us back 100 years. It is heartbreaking and frightening. Yet history reminds me that all is not lost. My thoughts on where we go from here in today's newsletter.
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Music, movie and civil rights pioneer. Quincy Jones broke down barriers. His legacy lives on in some of the most memorable songs of all time. He will be missed.
usatoday.com
The man who made stars collide for "We Are the World," Quincy Jones had a long career as a composer and producer who broke down racial boundaries.
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Thank you for including me and The Joy You Make on this holiday gift list! .
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For moms, wives, sisters, daughters, and friends, here are a range of gifts that cater to every type of woman.
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Joy can exist even in the face of great sadness. Holidays can be difficult because they often remind us of loved ones who are no longer with us. I am so happy this mom has found a way to turn this unimaginable loss into something that brings her joy.
people.com
When Shelly Jimenez's son Chris, who had severe health issues, was no longer able to leave the house to see all the elaborate Halloween displays, she decided to create her own — after he died earlier...
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So incredibly funny and talented. From "Young Frankenstein" to "Tootsie" to Phoebe's mom on "Friends." Not to mention a fierce advocate for people living with MS. Thanks for the many laughs, Teri Garr.
cnn.com
Teri Garr, an Oscar-nominated actress known for her work in films like “Young Frankenstein,” “Tootsie” and “Mr. Mom,” has died, according to her manager.
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Beautiful moment.
I love Adele. Wait for the moment that she sees Céline Dion.
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"Figuring things out" is a perfectly acceptable answer and the ONLY person who matters on someone's "coming out" journey is the person themselves. Hoping Shaun Mendes finds the space to figure things out at his own pace.
variety.com
Shawn Mendes is addressing speculation about his sexuality, saying that he is still "figuring it out."
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I’d be lying if I didn’t say that interviewing Rita Moreno was a highlight of my professional life. What an amazing woman and role model, and—as she might have said—so f*cking funny. In the @washingtonpost .
washingtonpost.com
More is both self-deprecating and hilarious about her long life, her art, her unhappy marriage and the ways humor saved her.
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A performer who did things her way long before that was done or even encouraged. Mitzi Gaynor knew how to entertain — and fans loved her for it. Rest well, Mitzi.
washingtonpost.com
After she was unable to sustain a Hollywood career, the vivacious performer became a major star of cabarets and flashy TV specials.
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Whole we still have so much work to do, because of Lilly Ledbetter, workplace pay is more equitable and just. Thank you for helping us change course for the better, Lilly.
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Denied justice before the Supreme Court, she kept fighting in Congress until she won.
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The joy of authenticity. Living a life that is true to who you are is of the greatest ways to cultivate joy. From #TheJoyYouMake. My new book, available now. #newbook #author #mentalhealth #selfhelp
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The joy of writing by hand. There's something beautiful about seeing someone's handwriting. It feels like a window into their personality. Plus. the time it takes to write a handwritten letter means the world to the recipient. #thejoyyoumake #newbook #mentalhealth #selfhelp
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Katie Couric’s powerhouse website is running an excerpt from The Joy You Make. Check it out. It’s free! Thank you @katiecouric and Katie Couric Media. Here’s how to cultivate gratitude in your life.
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Here’s how to cultivate gratitude in your life.
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RT @mariashriver: My aunt, Ethel Kennedy passed this morning. What a life she led. What a huge family she created and leaves behind. I’m so….
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