WHY MEN COMMIT

July 27, 2011

Do you have an Internet Commitment story to share?
I've been asked about the possibility of an updated version of WHY MEN COMMIT. Thinking of including a chapter on online dating and one on commitment maintenance. All comments welcome -- any good stories to share?

Mondays with Mother

June 27, 2011

Tags: The Driving Saga

My ninety-two-year old mother has taken her fifth driving test in the State of Florida--having failed the first four. Today, Monday, she passed the test. She was asked if she would like her license back which would expire in a year--at which point she'd have to retake the road test--OR--she had the option to (more…)

June 25, 2011

Tags: thirteen 5-star reviews on Amazon

I OPRAHED is moving along and selling well. People are loving it and writing reviews on Amazon and sending me personal emails. It is so great when readers specify what they like in particular and refer to specific chapters that they can identify with.

From the chapter, Mondays with (more…)

Will You Be My Friend on Facebook?

June 9, 2011

From the chapter "A Few Words About Cell Phone Etiquette" in I OPRAHED:

Who do you really want to be your friend on Facebook?

Do you want former spouses or frenemies to befriend you and know all of your business? Think before you accept someone to be your "friend." There are stalkers out there--beware!

Mondays with Mother

June 9, 2011

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For those of you following the saga of my 92-year-old mother whose license was recently in question, she has failed four driving tests so far and goes back the end of the month for her fifth. If she fails the fifth, she can retake it in one year at the age of 93. (more…)

New Book!

May 10, 2011

Susan Kelley's new book, I OPRAHED: and Other Adventures of a Woman of a Certain Age
I OPRAHED: and Other Adventures of a Woman of a Certain Age is a celebration of life, love and maintenance for the post Baby Boomer woman. It's a personal account of one woman's zany, hilarious, middle-aged romp through her senior years; a totally female experience. (more…)

Aging goddess traveling

October 3, 2010

We are on the road again. Wonderful time in London. Had lunch at the RAF with Sr. Wendy and Father Steve. What a treat. Arrived in Florence Friday. Apartment is spectacular. It has three terraces, three floors and an interior elevator.

'Aging Goddess'

September 21, 2010

Tags: Aging women, Baby- Boomers, Generation, Oprah, Bette Midler, AC/DC, House Guests, Aging Parents, Adult Children

I’m an aging goddess — at least in my mind. Okay, it’s not like I’m Cher or Bette Midler, but I’ve had my day. I’ve already written my obituary and I’m telling you, it looks damned impressive. I didn’t trust anyone else to write it or choose the appropriate diffused photo to accompany the article. So I figured, Why not write it myself? Give everyone in my family a break, plus die happy, not stressing over what anyone is saying behind (or above) my back and knowing that what I want people to know (about me) will be in the paper—clear and concise. (more…)

Selected Works

Relationships, Non-Fiction
Why are so many remarriages happier, sexier, and more successful than the ones that preceded them? That's what Susan Kelley will tell you here.
What every women needs to know about making the commitment last!
Men explain what it takes to turn a casual relationship into the love of a lifetime.

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