Julie, Liz, Monica and Lian connect for a new podcast. On the show today: Powerball Losers but LA Times Bestsellers Russian Spies and British Royalty And Awkward Moments abound for Monica and Liz Plus, information on the Summer with Shakespeare Sweepstakes in celebration of Lian Dolan's Bestselling Novel: Elizabeth the First Wife See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A wonderful Mother's Day interview with author Amy Hatvany. Her new book Heart Like Mine is a warm, engaging story of three women and their emotional journey to find a connection to each other and their pasts. Heart Like Mine explores relationships between mothers and daughters, stepmoms and stepkids, and husbands and wives. Amy herself is a warm and engaging interview. She shares her writing porcess, how she's makes time for her creative life in a house with kids and work and her special relationship with her own sister, who taught her the menaing of empathy. We loved talking to Amy. We hope you enjoy listening. For more information on Amy Hatvany, please visit Amyhatvany.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Satellite Sisters WordWrite Festival: Columnist Tracy Beckerman A series of interview with writers. In this episode, writer and humorist Tracy Beckerman talks about her new "momoir' Lost in Suburbia. Tracy's popular newpaper column Lost in Suburbia is een in over 400 newspapers. Her memoir tells the story of how she got pregnant, lost herself, and then got her cool back in the New Jersey suburbs. For more information about Tracy Beckerman, please check out her website Lost in Surbia  http://lostinsuburbiablog.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A series of interviews with authors. This episode features author Caroline Leavitt. She is the author of ten books, including the NYT bestseller Pictures of You and her latest novel Is This Tomorrow. Is This Tomorrow is a haunting literary thriller about a child disappearance in a Boston suburbs in the late Fifties and the aftermath of the case on family and friends decades later. Caroline Leavitt is a engaging interview, charming storyteller and generous teacher whose advice about writing is second to none. For more information on Caroline Leavitt and her work, please visit her website and blog http://www.carolineleavitt.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's Satellite Sisters, Julie, Liz and Monica cover: Monica's tale of the Worst Seatmate Ever. REALLY, people.  EVER. Do not operate heavy machinery as she shares her transcontinental tale. Julie thanks the Satellite Sisterhood for alerting her to the fact that her Facebook page had been hacked and floats the theory that POTUS and FLOTUS must be listening to the show.  Hear her proof. Liz is excited about two upcoming cultural events:  Baz Luhrman's Great Gatsby and Nora Ephon's Lucky Guy.  She is signed up for both. And a complete update on the release of Lian's hilarious new novel ELIZABETH THE FIRST WIFE.  Both the book and the Kindle e-verion are available now.  Read, enjoy, and talk it up with your own Satellite Sisters! Join Lian at Vroman's in Pasadena on May 8.  Julie will be there to introduce her.  Or Diesel in Brentwood on May 19.  Liz and Sheila will both be there serving artisanal ice cream sandwiches! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's Satellite Sisters, we tackle the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombing. Having lived in Russia, Julie has a personal perspective on the history of Chechen people.  Plus, Julie's daughter-in-law was born and raised in Kyrgyzstan, where the Tsarnaev brothers were born. Once again, she knows more about this than most of the people you are watching on TV. Growing up in New England, we've attended the Boston Marathon as a family.  We are happy to see the city back on it's feet so quickly. But we draw the line at supporting the Red Sox. Later, we share our plans to support Lian's new book Elizabeth The First Wife. Julie's flying in for the launch at Vromans in Pasadena on Wednesday May 8, then Liz and Sheila are hosting an ice cream social at Diesel at the Brentwood Country Mart on Sunday May 19. More details on Lian's Author Page on Facebook.  Be sure to go there and LIKE her. Finally, Lian's appearance at the L A Times Festival of Books yesterday was a success but her search for the fro-yo on the way home?  Not so much. Listen for the Sheila-like details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Yes, it's true.  Julie, Liz, Sheila, Monica and Lian all have connectivity today.  At least for most of the show! Highlights include: Lian's update on her scary staph infection.  Sisters are gowned and gloved and ready to help. Monica and Sheila provide Finding Bruckner Blvd, Part Two.  Get in the way-back machine, people.  It's the Bronx. By popular demand on the Satellite Sisters Facebook Group, Julie provide's an update on North Korea.  Here's something worth remembering:  She's been there recently, which is more than we can say for most "experts" on television. And Liz stages our first ever LIVE Lottery Scratch-Off.  Thank you, longtime listener Kathleen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Lian, Sheila, Liz and Julie today for: Sheila's first time ever renting a car.  (How is that possible?)  And then she finds her way to Bruckner Blvd somehow. Lian rediscovers an old TV friend with her teenage son. They have so many hours of viewing enjoyment to look forward to this spring! She's also very happy to see the change in Matt Lauer's fortunes.  Finally. Julie discovers a brand new subculture at the Brooklyn Marriott.  You'll need to hear her tell it. And Liz wants to know: what would you do with 20,000 pounds of hot cheese? Not hot as in fondue. The other kind of hot. Keep up with Lian's plans for the launch of her new novel Elizbeth The First Wife. She'll be making a "sneak signing appearance" at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at USC on April 20. Don't forget to LIKE her author page on Facebook.  Just search on Lian Dolan Author.  While you are at, be sure to join the Satellite Sisters Facebook Group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Julie , Monica and Lian connect on St. Patrick's Day to discuss the news of the week: The new Pope Justin Timberlake The End of the Big East Julie and Lian in a Generational face-off on Sheryl Sandberg: Boomers vs. Xers SXSW Monica's Bundling Bungle And a bra that does what? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Julie, Liz and Sheila connect on today's Satellite Sisters, which we dedicate to loyal, longtime Satellite Mister William J. Dahn. Sheila fills us in on her latest creative project - there's more poetry and coffee in her future.  Plus, she has a nomination for a host to replace both Joy Behar and Elizabeth Hasselbeck on The View.  You may know her .  Lian Dolan? Yes! Got onboard the campaign, people. Julie's got the latest on Lian's new book Elizabeth The First Wife, plus news about her son's book.  She needs a little help decoding that one.  And she's got a bone to pick with the new TSA regulations. Liz is feeling a groundswell of support for potential Pope Dolan.  No, we are not related but we think it would be hilarious.   Have you registered yet with popealarm.com?  You are going to want to do that for all your breaking pope news needs. And where do you intend to spend your golden years?  Liz found a front page story in the New York Times today on this subject a little alarming.  Great deals in South Florida retirement villages are attracting boomers who never would have expected they'd end up there. It was just the motivation she needed to start madly working on less buggy alternatives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's Satellite Sisters, Liz connects with Julie + Lian from Julie's home in Dallas.  Lian's racking up some Frequent Visitor points at Julie's place and shares some compliments and observations on her high level concierge skills!  Plus: As our North Korean expert, Julie speaks out on Dennis Rodman's visit to North Korea.  His reaction seems to have been wildly different from hers when she was there several years ago. Surprised? Liz thinks Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer's new plan to force everyone to work in the office all day Monday through Friday might not be so bad if they didn't also expect you to answer email and phone calls nights and weekends, while Julie think's it's all just a big stunt to make Yahoo feel cutting edge by going back to the future.  Good luck with that. Lian is envious of her husband's "office of the future" which apparently is more advanced than the old Ikea dining room table that serves as her home office.  Fancy stand-up desks?  Isn't that what kitchen counters are for? Plus quick updates on Sheila (Report Cards + Laryngitis), Monica (Dim Sum) and Ferris (Thriving!). And Lian has tips on how to keep up on all the news on her new novel Elizabeth The First Wife coming out in May.  Join her Lian Dolan Author Page on Facebook for the latest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Julie, Monica and Liz gather to discuss: Lessons learned from the recent death of our father.  We are grateful for all the help from hospice organizations and from you. Lian's birthday celebration in Dallas.  Julie did her best to make a day of it.  Can you say SOUFFLES? Yeah! Monica's enchildada jag.  She's been in her test kitchen all week. Liz is losing a lot of stuff lately.  What's up wth that? And we are totally on the bandwagon for  Pope Dolan.  We think that would a totally appropriate salute to our Dad. We know Cardinal Dolan of NY is a longshot but we are launching a campaign anyway.  Get on board, people! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's Satellite Sisters, Monica and Liz catch up on the week's events.  Monica reports on her first ever trip to Waikiki while Liz asks if she would let a massive manhunt derail a ski weekend.  Plus we share some of your Satellite Sisters Facebook Group confessions about binge viewing.   Some very interesting choices! Plus more challenges on managing the space-time continuum while watching Downton Abbey, The Walking Dead and The Grammy's all at once tonight. And from Julie via email, an installment of the Roller Coaster Report: Our father had a rough week, so she's on that but she's also working on boosting her black lab's self-esteem. Plus Lian finishes her book, her book within the book and a pizza. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's Satellite Sisters, Julie, Lian and Liz binge on all kinds of hot topics including: Binge-viewing: How are you watching your favorite TV shows now? And have you considered binge reading? International News: A few surprises from both Mali and North Korea. SAG Update:  Liz provides Episode 2 on her red carpet coaching. Dating Adventures: No, not ours.  Katie Couric's!  Sibling Rivalry:  Yes, more discussion of the Harbowl.  Lian wants to root for the younger brother in the Super Bowl coaching against his older brother but she's having trouble.  How would the Satellite Sisters feel about coaching against eachother? Plus status updates from both Sheila and Monica.  And Julie previews Lian's newest novel.  Yes, she's binged on it! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's Satellite Sisters, Liz shares her extremely limited knowledge of How To Attend A Hollywood Awards Show with friends who will today be attending a Hollywood awards show.  Exfoliation is more important than you think, people. Plus Julie shares the "signature moves" she has developed as Nana.  Those kids are going to have memorable moments whether they like it or not! Plus, what if the Satellite Sisters were coaching Superbowl teams against one another?  Who would your money be on? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Julie, Liz, Lian and Sheila on the week's news and events: Lance Armstrong Fake Girlfriends and other excellent fake ideas The Rollercoaster in dallas The Golden Globes and Jodie Foster New for 2013: Cars, Cooking and Training See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Liz and Julie connect to thank listeners and bring all Satellite Sisters up to date on the Dolan family. Our family gathered last week to say goodbye to our mother Edna Dolan. There were tears, of course, but great comfort in gathering.  And a few laughs as well. We wish everyone in the Satellite Sisterhood a peaceful holiday season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For Satellite Sisters subscribers, Lian Dolan describes the last few months of her mothers illness, death and funeral. Also, Lessons Learned. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Julie, Liz and Lian reconnect to fill listeners in on the turn of events in the lives  of their parents: Julie reports on how her dad with Alzheimers is adusting to Dallas, Texas Liz reports on our mother's cancer diagnosis and what's happening at Care Central in Santa Monica Lian reports on her two root canals and all the Sisters need to talk about Gen. Petraeus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the final day of September, which has been quite a month for all the Satellite Sisters.  Phew! Let's start with a Happy Birthday wish for Sheila Dolan, who dials in during today's show to give us her complete celebration update. In other celebratory news, Julie shares to details of how her daughter-in-law got sworn in as an American citizen. Woo hoo. Plus, Monica has a complete communication fail tale to tell.  And her latest fave romantic story from the NY Times VOWS column. Liz has some shocking fashion and beauty biz news.  These are things she calls 'Things I did not know were things'. Then our Roller Coaster Report - the latest family news of our father's struggle with Alzheimer's and our family's struggle to care for him. Julie calls this week's installment:  Edna and Jim's Excellent Adventure Meets Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events.  Amen, sister. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Liz and Julie have had a busy couple of weeks.  What with political conventions, the U S Open, following Mars Rover Curiousity and catching up with all of Seaosn 1 of Homeland, September really snuck up on us. On today's show, Liz explains every new food or snack she's been preparing for her dog Ferris. He was diagnosed with lymphoma last week and he's just not eating enough.  She calls her new ratings system on his health the "squirrelometer".  Find out how that works and how much time she's spending foraging for bologna. Julie's got a tale of her grandaughter Alice's introduction to youth soccer.  Those 5 year olds can get rough.  Alice's mother, Julie's daughter-in-law,  was born and raised in Kyrgyzstan, so this is all new to her, too.  It's going to be quite a season. And much more.  Don't forget to join the Satellite Sisters Facebook Group and follow us at @SatSisters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's Satellite Sisters features: Julie on The Nekkid Prince. Liz on The Armstrongs - Neil versus Lance.  Monica on her vacation details- pros and cons of her two week strategy. Plus: Some late summer beach bag book choices. Three really nice indie movies you should support. And our Roller Coast Report on caring for our father. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the show, Liz, Julie, Sheila and Lian connect and discuss: The Rollercoaster Report: More on the ups and downs of caring for aging parents In the News: West Nile Virus in Dallas; Pussy Riot in Moscow; Bra Genie in South Pasadena Fall Fashion Preview: The Top Ten trends we can wear now. And those we shouldn't. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How did they always open the old Wide World of Sports?  "The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat". Yeah, that was us this week.  On the thrill side, the Olympics, the Olympics and, oh yeah, Mars Curiousity.  Monica has a complete rundown of her favorite Olympic moments and people.  We know those sprint relays are always amazing but who knew platform diving could be so emotional?  What are we going to do now that the Games are over?  Julie has a specific strategy to share with is. On the agony side, our father took a real turn for the worse this week.  Alzheimer's is a terrible disease and we are learning the hard way that we can't predict what will happen next. On an upnote, Julie recommends that EVERYONE watch USA Swimming's cover of Call Me Maybe if you are feeling a little post-Olympic letdown and read Lian's Olympic notes on her blog Chaos Chronicles to rbing all the fun back. And Liz exhorts the whole Satellite Sisterhood to take up trampoline.  Let's all make the team for Brazil 2016! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's Satellite Sisters, we cover: Liz's directorial debut! It turns out that telling an Oscar winner what to do was actually the easy part. Lian's Random Thoughts on the first two days of the Olympics. She's not sure she shares Danny Boyle's vision for Opening Ceremony and still wants the answer to one big question:  Where was Adele??? On the sporting front, she's enjoying it all so much, she's not sure if she'll get ANY work done this week. Sheila's worries about John McEnroe after seeing his interview of Ryan Lochte.  She has some advice for his hairdresser.  Plus her own athletic career is threatened by a new injury that requires shopping for some "50 Shades of Grey bondage products", whatever that means. And everyone discusses the story in today's New York Times about whether algebra is really necessary. Our vote?  No. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.