Beth Baker - My So-Called Book Tour

To buy my books

Selected Works

Article - Politico, January 2017

Rebooting the Nursing Home

A Pennsylvania Green House model is hopeful look at the nursing home of the future

Changing Aging Blog, January 2016

The New Story of Aging

How a Houston agency transformed its ageist approach

"Breaking down obstacles for women, this born adventurer spends her life exploring and studying marine habitats."

--School Library Journal, April 2002

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Bittersweet last stop of the road trip, we were with my sis and bro-in-law.

Bonnie Kantor-Burman, director of the Ohio Dept. of Aging, was on air with me.

The show on WOSU was live-streamed--Ross took this image on the screen in the studio lobby.

Illinois landscape, on the way to Columbus

Subtext Books--Bruce and Michael in background, with some of Bruce's family

Reading from my book at Subtext Books in St. Paul

Barbara Goldner of Mill City Commons, a Minneapolis Village model

Riding the ferry to Vashon.

Ross enjoyed a night out with Steve Smith--sampling Pacific oysters and wild salmon. Yum.

Wendy Lustbader and I leaving Vashon for Seattle.

Charlene Boyd of Providence Mount St. Vincent and I aboard the ferry to Vashon Island.

Seattle street scene

Derenda Schubert, director of Bridge Meadows

A home in Bridge Meadows.

Sign on old grain elevator in Carlton that will soon be repurposed.

The lovely Ula and Ingrid Lustig

Wonderful to see old Maryland friends Paul and Merry Treanor in Santa Cruz. And notice the line of book buyers! An author's dream.

No surprise: Santa Cruz folks were open to alternative ways to grow old.

Best part of L.A. visit: spending time with our great-nephew Callan and his parents, Christiana and Matt.

Cynthia Friedlob interviewing me for pre-recorded radio show.

Ivy was somewhat mystified by Patrick and Eileen's French bull dogs. Here's Juno.

Former neighbors Patrick and Eileen offered warm hospitality in Phoenix.

Ruins of an Anasazi community in Canyon de Chelly

Enjoying a post-book event brewski with leaders of the Great Old Broads for Wilderness.

Bruce Spruce Ranch, home sweet home for a couple of nights

The Pecos River adjoining our campsite

Ivy pretending to be a water dog in the Pecos River

The view from Bonnie's threshold

Birds of a Feather founder Bonnie McGowan

Grabbed a cafe con leche after the radio interview in Albuquerque.

Chiropractic sign off Route 66 in Albuquerque

Ivy won over Molly, who a few minutes earlier was terrified of dogs.

Bunny and Peggy with granddaughter Violet hamming it up.

My old friend Peggy Diehl

One of the most unusual ways to age in community.

Dale Smith, co-host of the Timberlake Event, whose reflections on aging in place are in my book.

Marcia introducing me at the Timberlake Country Club event.

Ivy ready to co-pilot the great adventure

Ivy says no way we're leaving her behind.

My So-Called Book Tour

Come Along for the Ride

August 16, 2014

Tags: With a Little Help from Our Friends, Beth Baker, Escapees CARE, NOHO Senior Arts Colony

Photo by Michele McDonald

Welcome to my So-Called Book Tour, a blog that will share the trials, tribulations, and most important, the stories of folks I encounter along the way as I promote my new book, With a Little Help from Our Friends—Creating Community as We Grow Older.

Over the years, as I’ve worked on my Read More

14 Comments

Comments

Aug 18, 2014 12:52 PM EDT

Beth, this is a brilliant plan! I look forward to reading your blog and am so grateful that you will share this adventure with all of us. I particularly will be watching for comments from Ross and Ivey.

- Michele

Aug 18, 2014 12:57 PM EDT

Thanks Michele--and thanks for using your wonderful photography skills on our behalf!

- Beth Baker

Aug 18, 2014 12:57 PM EDT

Cool! Let us know when you are in Houston!

- Erik

Aug 18, 2014 1:04 PM EDT

Thanks for asking, Erik! We'll be in Houston doing a book party on August 28. Email me for details--

- Beth Baker

Aug 18, 2014 1:31 PM EDT

So proud of my dear aunt Beth! Looking forward to a wonderful stop in L.A. and NoHo!

- Christiana Beth Celeste

Aug 18, 2014 2:41 PM EDT

Pup-Peroni dog snacks under the pillows… check!

- Tom T

Aug 18, 2014 3:28 PM EDT

How exciting for you to make this trip to visit more folks with more stories to share with the rest of us waiting to decide what to do next. I will be following you!

- kathy

Aug 18, 2014 4:28 PM EDT

I'm excited to be on the metaphorical road with you

- Donna

Aug 19, 2014 2:08 PM EDT

Ivy is already excited about your grand adventures . Have an amazing trip.

- Barbara Armstrong Green

Aug 19, 2014 3:57 PM EDT

Hey Beth, Ross, Ivy, enjoying the trip already and your great sense of humor will help on this adventure. Will be with you in blog land.
Phil

- Phil

Aug 19, 2014 4:42 PM EDT

So great to have you along for the ride, Phil! Happy to connect over all these decades...

- Beth

Aug 19, 2014 6:43 PM EDT

Beth,
Great blog. South Carolina is getting ready for your visit.
Love you,
Ben and Marcia

- Anonymous

Aug 22, 2014 4:16 AM EDT

Dear Beth, Ross, and Ivy,
It's just four short weeks until you make it to the West Coast and Portland. I'm looking forward to meeting you, but also hearing about your journey and all of the places you'll go.
Marilyn
Making Oregon Vital for Elders

- Marilyn Sanguinetti

Aug 23, 2014 12:55 PM EDT

Awesome!! Eager to be a stop along the way. Can't wait to see you!!

- gallant granma