Satellite Sisters

On today's new Satellite Sisters, Sheila establishes connectivity with Julie, Liz and Monica from her new mobile unit parked in front her new base of operations.  Wifi, Skype, air conditioning, coffee and frozen yoghurt are all involved. A social media round-up from our email, blog and Facebook group include a great brithday email from Jill to Julie (see photo left!), birthday Facebook photo from Lu Ann (check the SS Open Group) and a trip in the wayback machine with Kathy Douglass about a show we recorded in November 2005. In the news: Julie has her own emissaries in the Moscow airport transit lounge checking on Edward Snowden.  (Wait until you here who they are!) She also has some thoughts for Kate Middleton, who must really need a Satellite Sister about now. Sheila has the complete update on wardrobe planning for the big family wedding in August.  You thought all the sisters had sworn off the high/lo look?  Not so fast! Monica learns a new bra-ism that might change her life. And Liz files her anticipated T

Julie, Liz and Lian on the show today from Bend, Oregon, Steamboat Springs, Colorado and Pasadena, California: Tour de Oregon update from Lian Julie knows where Edward Snowden is Major Celeb sighting Adive from the Sisters on health, beauty and a few words for Jennifer Lopez 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show,  we have a report from the Oregon leg of Lian's ELIZABETH THE FIRST WIFE book tour.  She wants to thank all the Satellite Sisters who have attended along the way.  She'll be at Powell's Cedar Hill on Portland/Beaverton this Thursday night at 7 pm with Monica as special guest introducer. Meanwhile, Julie has the scoop on Edward Snowden, the TSA surveillance program leaker, who turned up today in Moscow of all places. She happens to be a leading expert on this particular airport and the secret VIP lounge where Edward Snowden is no doubt being held right now. Julie also needs your help on a plan for how to make citizens' arrests for those who are texting and driving.  Sheila has the perfect suggestion. Tutor to the stars?  That was Sheila's new gig this week.  And she barely escaped her own Senior Moment at the pool. And Liz provides an update on her pneumonia.  Her doctor has an unusual prescription for her.  Can she pull it off? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy

On this Father's Day, we are thinking of our own father Jim Dolan.  Sheila got a jump on the holiday by a whole week. Sheila has more News of the Naked.  Plus, now that her school year is over, she's been living on gift cards and making the best of it. Julie has her eye on two sports couples she's been watching and offers a little advice for both Maria Sharapova and Lindsay Vonn. Plus, how did Vladimir Putin end up with a Super Bowl ring, anyway? Liz is getting over a little touch of either tear gar or pneumonia,. She's feeling much better and has a complete report of how she used her downtime. Meanwhile, Monica is the advance team for the Oregon leg of our sister Lian's book tour for ELIZABETH THE FIRST WIFE.  Lian is making appearances in Ashland, Bend and Bend in the next week or so.  Monica's prepping everything, including lining up some fresh condiments and making a trip to the dump with some old ones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a

Today, over a better-than-expected Skype connection from Istanbul, Turkey, Liz talks with Sheila and Julie about what she sees going in the streets of Istanbul.  Mass public demonstrations and a harsh government crackdown have turned one of the most beautilful and fascinating cities in the world unstable and unpredictable.  Meanwhile Sheila, in a desperate attempt to avoid finishing this year's report cards for her third grade class, has a shockng report on wolf weddings.  Or weddings with wolves.  Whatever.  And Julie thinks there is still a place on TV for women who actually get along.  Good luck with that, 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 wa

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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:/

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Flor

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 up

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices