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.

Lian and Julie connect on a Tuesday morning to discuss the headlines and more. On this show: The Colorado Shootings: Julie's view from Colorado Thank you, Sally Ride, National Hero Yahoo's New CEO: Marissa Mayer. Can she have it all? Julie says no and Lian say yes. Tiger Woods: Is it wrong to root against him? Penn State Sanctions And an opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a new tech project Sweets & Bitters: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1944096964/sweets-and-bitters-quarterly 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, Julie Monica an dLian on the show today. Julie is back from London with her totally unauthorized Olympic Preview Liz is back from Comic Con with her favorite moments from the geek fest Lian is back from vacation and not coping well with the new plastic bag ban and Monica is back from an epic Group On fail, otherwise known as 30 bucks wasted Plus, Satellite Sisters Fitness Challenge winner announced and don't miss the audio book give-away at chaoschronicles.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.

Sheila and Liz got together today to record a little summer entertainment review. Many movies to discuss including Wes Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom, Benh Zeitlin's Beast of the Southern Wild, Lynn Shelton's Your Sister's Sister, Sarah Polley's Take This Waltz and even Woody Allen's To Rome With Love.  Some of these movies they've seen, some they have not seen and several Sheila has no intention of seeing even though Liz recommends them.  Whatever. Sheila's also got some notes for the Real Housewives Of Everywhere on few phrases they should STOP saying.  And both Liz ans Sheila spent some vacation time this week trying a new spa service they may never attempt again.  Mulch bath, anyone? 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, Sheila and Monica on today's Satellite Sisters. First a salute to a solid gold Satellite Sister Nora Ephron.  Nora was a favorite guest on our show and always managed to be the wise and funny voice of sisterhood. Next on to some news + sports highlights.  Liz was stymied this week trying to keep up with all the headlines.  Thanks for nothing, CNN. Then Julie has a real shocker.  She found a .... well, you'll just have to listen. No spoilers here. Sheila shares some moments of meltdown. She would like to officially apologize to her mechanic and thank a stranger at Von's. And Monica files the Mom + Dad report (she was visiting them all week) and has some crazy beauty news from The New York Times.  Were they kidding?? Hard to say. 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 Lian connect on a busy Sunday for both but sqeezed in a show: Liz explains how our sponsor Sol de Janiero almost cause an International Incident at Heathrow. TV News: Liz's review of Newsroom,  The Killing Season Finale and Rielle Hunter Lian give Emceeing Tips for Future Emcees Liz needs Staycation tip and family update.. 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 and Liz are together on the show today sharing the Satellite Sisters experience on moving their father to an Alzheimer's Care Center just a week ago.  It's been a wrenching week for the whole family, but with a few moments of humor (of course!). Who would have guessed our mother's building would be surrounded by a SWAT team complete with choppers the very same week?  When it rains, it pours, 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.

Lian and Julie fire up a Friday Special to kick off the Summer Splash Season: Update on Aging Parents Plus, in the news: John Edwards Greatest Sin; Matching Clothes in the News; The Real GCB Story and a Royal Report 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.

Listen to a classic Satellite Sisters Memorial Day show from a few years ago.  Lab Rats Sheila and Monica tackle Frozen Yogurt today. You'll want to hear their report before making your frozen confection choices for this summer.  Plus some special Memorial Day emails from listeners serving the US abroad.  Meanwhile, we have spent this weekend sprucing up our website www.satellitesisters.com so that it easier for you to find all of our shows.  Let us know how you listen:  iTunes? Satellite Sisters Android app? Pocast Box iPhone app? Stitcher Radio?  We'd love to know more about how you find us and where you listen. 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 to Go this week: Liz, Lian and Sheila with life updates: beauty treatments galore, home improvements and shopping with seniors. Plus, Liz has developments on the JPMorganChase scandal and Lian has all the reasons you're exhausted. Update on our Nike+ Satellite Sisters Fitness Challenge. Keep walking and running, sisters.  Our mid-July end date is still in place. 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.

Sheila, Monica, Julie and Liz tackle the world one cup of coffee at a time: Sheila and Liz have a complete report on Bruce Springsteen in Los Angeles.  Sheila went Thursday night.  Liz went Friday night.  It's tempting to just get on that Wrecking Ball tour. Our Satellite Sisters Nike+ Walking and Running Challenge is getting loads of uptake from you.  Thanks, Sisters!  Keep up the good work. Julie has a major Commencement today.  The English language students she's been teaching have their big graduation ceremony. It's a moment to reminisce about Dolan family graduations gone by.  There was a definite protocol that developed over the years. Monica has a medical update from last week. Turns out its true that mustard and picke juice are good for you. Who knew? Sheila reviews Darling Companion.  Doesn't love it.  Could it be that she's not a dog lover? Liz teaches her parents how to get Movies On Demand from their cable box.  She's not hopeful that the lesson stuck. Julie has quick news update on North Korea,  Three words: Don't Be Fooled. And Sheila's novel strategy for breaking up with your hairdresser. 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.

Sheila has the ultimate Satellite Sisters experience getting her taxes done. Julie, our personal expert on North Korea because she just visited Pyongyang last year, gives us her perspective on the big dud rocket, plus she revives the First Ladies Desk to speak our on this week's kerfuffle about stay-at-home moms versus working moms.  Plus, she's on Golf Ball Watch.  She thinks her dog ate one. Monica wants to be sure we understand the difference between these two movies:  Jeff, Who LIves At Home and We Need To Talk About Kevin. She liked them both, but for VERY different reasons. Liz launches a Nike+ fintess challenge for all.  Get the details on our Facebook Group page and join up.  On a related note, Liz makes her first ever visit to a chiropractor.  Apparently, she is not adequately "activating her glutes." 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.

We were shocked to realize that this week is the fourth anniversary of the day Officer Rubbish entered our lives, so its an appropriate time to get in the wayback machine and relive that fateful show. Here are Sheila, Monica and Lian on April 9, 2008.  Law enforcement plus the Lab Rats review chewable calcium supplements.  As the Rats say, calcium is the new prozac. 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.

The much-requested award-winning installment of Lab Rats from Satellite Sisters.  Sheila and Monica test sports bras.  They each have their own scientific method.  Twelve minutes.  Please do not attenpt to operate heavy machinery while listening. 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, Satellite Sisters.  Here it is.  The much-requested Gracie Award Winning installment of Lab Rats where Sheila and Monica test sports bras.  It's twelve minutes.  Hilarity ensues.  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 Monica on the VA, the movies, some backyard and auto repair.  Julie has advice for NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's next visit to New Orleans. Plus what's the treatment for a butt cheek injury? And would you dare do it in public? 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 the show today-- Where have the sisters been? An update. St. Patrick's Day Victory Dance by Sheia Liz goes to India Julie tests the Stuntmeter on the Goldman Sachs Guy Plus, evidence of aging and more 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.

Happy Birthday, Lian!  Liz and Monica start the show by wishing youngest sister Lian a happy birthday.  She started the day with a mad dash to the drugstore to get Benedryl for her son's bad allergic reaction.  Let's hope the day gets better from there.  Then discussion turns to Macchu Picchu, malaria pills and more.  Monica has a suggestion about carry-on luggage that dumbfounds us (and probably the TSA.) Meanwhile, she waits for the official word that this year she finally DID score the HGTV Dream House! Lian's more focused on winning the Downton Abbey sweepstakes. And Liz wants your suggestions about what she should do on her one day in Mumbai.  You heard that right.  One day. 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.