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BETH ANDERSON - Editor in Chief

I’m 50…Now What?

Recently I had to write a short bio for a new blog that I’ve joined as a contributor. I can write all day about other people, but when it comes to writing about myself…writer’s block kicks in. Here is what I finally came up with.

I’m Beth Anderson. I’m a writer, blogger, photographer, mother, daughter, business owner and teacher. During the day, I teach 3rd grade in a Title 1 school in Oklahoma. At night, I run a stylish online fashion, travel & food magazine, plus a top-notch editorial writing and blog management business. I’m a member of the Sandwich Generation. I’m a single-mom juggling two children and two parents.

Gia asked me to join her fabulous website, Beauty Talk Live, as a contributor. We were having one of our long phone conversations and every subject we touched on sparked the comment, “That needs to be a blog post!”. So I’m here to share my thoughts on life after 50 years old. I have some pretty strong opinions about my age and life in general. My posts are frank, uncensored, opinionated and based on my real-life experiences. Hope you can relate to my stories and will share your thoughts with me.

Here is what I would add if I really wanted to share…I’m an avid fan of all sports associated with my alma mater, the University of Michigan. I’m also an over-obsessed fan of the Dave Matthews Band.

I want to thank each of you for reading Chic Galleria magazine and for sharing it with your friends. I strive everyday to keep you in mind with every article, photo, advertisement, product feature and video I proof and schedule for publishing. I love your feedback, so please feel free to comment on an article or email me directly! [email protected]

www.TheChicEditor.com

www.chicgalleriapublications.com

I’m thrilled to have been featured in an advertisement for Olay in the 2013 May issue of ELLE magazine and nominated for FORBES Top 100 Websites for Women.

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Posted by: Letitia on October 5, 2009 at 11:25 am

Hey there Beth, love your picture and really enjoyed reading your letter. I’m so happy to celebrate your first Anniversary with you. How proud I am of all that you’ve accomplished with Chic Galleria. You’re my hero.
Posted by: Gabrielle on October 5, 2009 at 2:51 pm

It’s beautiful, you have done a fantastic job!
Posted by: Laura Miller on October 5, 2009 at 2:00 pm

Hi Beth,
Congrats on the new site ~ it is gorgeous and I know you’ve waited what seems like forever for this day! Good things do come to those who wait…
xo
Laura
Posted by: Krista Peck on October 5, 2009 at 6:18 pm

Fabulous website facelift. Love it. So fresh & fabulous!
Posted by: Jayne Costello Goode on October 12, 2009 at 6:32 pm

Just lovely. Thank you for letting me hop onto your band wagon!
Posted by: Mari Baskin on October 12, 2009 at 8:08 pm

Beth, Congrats on all the wonderful strides you’ve made in the past year. Chic Galleria’s weekly email is something I look forward to receiving. Your new site ramps up the energy of your timely content. Brava and much continued success.
Posted by: Ebony on October 12, 2009 at 9:45 pm

Very nice. I like your website a lot. I look forward to many more years to come.
Posted by: Mari Edleman Persons on October 13, 2009 at 3:43 am

Hi Beth,
Congrats on this fabulous adventure! I love all you have done. Who would have thought this would be your future some odd years ago when we were all living on Tappan?!!!! Happy Anniversary and keep up the great work.
Posted by: Darcy Plunkett on October 13, 2009 at 8:40 am

Hi Beth! I’m so happy for you. Your new site is awesome - sharp, modern, clean and full of great information. Congrats on following your heart and listening to your intuition that day on the beach. Your tenacity and graciousness is a lesson for all of us!
Posted by: Kathleen on October 13, 2009 at 1:34 pm

Love the new website Beth! It is amazing. Hope all is going well!
Posted by: staceymoore on October 13, 2009 at 6:15 pm

looks great! congrats
Posted by: Tami on December 26, 2009 at 11:06 pm

Lifting the Lizmore with you and to you!:)) The best is truly yet to come.
Posted by: cathy on December 28, 2009 at 2:35 pm

Happy New Year to you and your staff for all your hard work!
Posted by: cheryl fenton on January 3, 2010 at 7:54 pm

Looking forward to being a guest contributor! It’s going to be a great 2010! xo
Posted by: Anastasia Tubanos on January 6, 2010 at 9:00 am

Pleasure to be a part of the team:) And all the best to you and Chic Galleria in 2010 and beyond!
Posted by: Regina Jackson on August 17, 2010 at 1:33 pm

Beth,
Wow! I love the site and will become an avid reader! You look as beautiful as you did ahemmmm years ago when we were in high school. Keep up the great work.
Posted by: John Wilder on February 2, 2011 at 12:02 pm

Hey Beth
Why not consider me to write an advice column for your women readers. All of the women’s mags have women as advice writers. Sort of like Sex in The City where Carrie was clueless about men and went to her gal pals for advice who were equally clueless. Asking a woman about a problem with a man is like a guy asking his buddies on what it feels like for a woman to be pregnant.

For the record, I am a resident expert on the sites: yahooanswers.com as well as advice.lovedetour.com.

You could set your mag apart by featuring me as an advice columnist.

Blessings on you and yours
John Wilder
Posted by: Tami on June 25, 2011 at 5:59 pm

So glad you are okay, Beth! What an experience for all involved. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Beth Anderson on June 25, 2011 at 7:14 pm

Thank you Tami for your kind comment.
Posted by: Gerre on November 1, 2013 at 8:00 am

Congratulations on your new look! Happy Fall!!