"Lace Over Steel™" is the On-Line Schedule for National Author/Writer/Syndicated Columnist/Speaker and Celebrity Radio Talk Show Host, Shirley W. Mitchell. "Lace Over Steel™" will provide you with information on Author Signings, Speaking Engagements, Conferences, Seminars, Festivals, Women's Retreats, Conventions and Special Promotions that we will be a part of. This page is for the year 2006. Some of the highlights from this year were - being nominated for The Purpose Prize" with Civic Ventures, attending the "Sistah's High Tea" at the Governor's Mansion in Montgomery, Alabama with the First Lady of Alabama, Mrs. Patsy Riley, being part of the Local Authors' Extravaganza at the Albertville Public Library, a Guest on the Seniors Today Show with Hosts Bette Cornett & Pat Mathis on WATC-TV57 in Atlanta-Georgia, and being a Guest on the TCT Christian Television Network Show TCT LIVE with Hosts Myles & Valerie Holmes. To find out more about Shirley W. Mitchell, or to Schedule her for an Author Signing or Speaking Event, Send an E-Mail to - Agent @ lighthousecoastalliterary.com. To inquire about being a "Guest, Sponsor or Advertiser" on our Syndicated Radio Shows, Send an E-Mail to - Host @ agingoutsidethebox.net. Aging Outside the Box® - LA Talk Radio Network Aging Outside the Box®-Christian Spiritual Sparks™ - Wilkins Communications Network, Inc.

Jan. 1, 2006... HAPPY NEW YEAR To All...! Remember to Exercise as part of your NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS...! Jan. 4, 2006... 8am-PST... Discover... Aging Outside the Box®-Fabulous Women Over 50™ Season Three - Show 4... Host Shirley W. Mitchell welcomes Dr. Greg Tefft, Founder of Personalized Nutrition Consultants, renowned Clinical Bio-Nutritionist, a Board Certified Naturopathic Physician and Doctor of Chiropractic, and a Triple Crown Natural Mr. America Bodybuilding Title Holder, as they discuss “Aging Naturally – Personalized Nutritional Fitness” with Your Personal Life, Beautiful Women – Ending the Fat, Managing Hormones with Nutrition, Tools for Measuring Change, and Ending Fatigue – Live Lean, Long and Strong. Jan. 11, 2006... 8am-PST... Discover... Aging Outside the Box®-Fabulous Women Over 50™ Season Three - Show 5... Host Shirley W. Mitchell talks about “Graduating into the Second Half of Life” with The Big 5-OH – A Big Adventure, TGIF – Thank God I’m Fifty, The Leading Edge – 80 Million Baby Boomers Turning 60, Sensational after 60® – Loving Life All Over Again, and The Grand Finale. Jan. 18, 2006... 8am-PST... Discover... Aging Outside the Box®-Fabulous Women Over 50™ Season Three - Show 6... Host Shirley W. Mitchell welcomes Juanita Moman, Owner of Moman EyeCare and the First and Only Woman to be recipient of “The Guild Optician of the Year”, as they discuss “Colorful Accents – A World of View”… with Contact your Vision, Designer Styles-Frames-Lenses and Coatings, Vision Problems and Diseases, and Finding the right Optometrist Jan. 25, 2006... 8am-PST... Discover... Aging Outside the Box®-Fabulous Women Over 50™ Season Three - Show 7... Host Shirley W. Mitchell welcomes everyone to the Show as she incorporates the Program to… ‘The Enlightenment of Life – Happiness” ,,, with What Makes People Happy, Are you Born with a Set Point for Happiness – Is It In Your DNA, Accentuate the Positive-Anticipate & Expect, and Give Yourself Permission to be Happy – Count Your Blessings. Feb. 1, 2006... 8am-PST... Discover... Aging Outside the Box®-Fabulous Women Over 50™ Season Three - Show 8... Host Shirley W. Mitchell welcomes Rita Allen, Owner of Rita Allen Studio & Rainbow City Music School in Alabama as they discuss "Celebrating the Fabulous Musical of Life" with… Narrative Therapy - A New Counseling Theory, Positive Affirmations Can Change Your Life, Music Therapy - Helping your Body To Heal, and Personal Development for Baby Boomers. Feb. 8, 2006... 8am-PST... Discover... Aging Outside the Box®-Fabulous Women Over 50™ Season Three - Show 9... Host Shirley W. Mitchell welcomes Bryan Youman, a Cartoonist and Graphic Artist in Vermont as they discuss... "The Caricature of our Character Life"... How to Get in Caricature When You Feel Out, Making Your Artistic Passions Come Alive - What does it take, Capturing the Moments of Surprise, and What Being a Cartoonist Means to Me. Feb. 14, 2006... Happy Valentines Day! Feb. 15, 2006... 8am-PST... Discover... Aging Outside the Box®-Fabulous Women Over 50™ Season Three - Show 10... Host Shirley W. Mitchell welcomes the "Diva of the AirWaves", Cathi Watson, CEO of Cathi Watson Studio LTD., and Developer of the Ageless for Life Concept Seminars as they converse on - "Educating the Body - Exercising the Mind" with… The Mental of Body Conditioning, Hustle uPThe Hancock, The Physical of Body Conditioning, and The Ageless for Life Concept. Feb. 22, 2006... 8am-PST... Discover... Aging Outside the Box®-Fabulous Women Over 50™ Season Three - Show 11... Host Shirley W. Mitchell welcomes the Diva of the AirWaves, Cathi Watson, CEO of Cathi Watson Studio LTD. in Chicago, IL, as they discuss - "Super Fit Seniors - Aging Dynamically" with… Aging Gracefully - Sharing Our Secrets of Painless Aging, Combining Energy and Spunk, Using "Star Power" for a Positive Attitude, and Aging the Race of Life. Feb. 26, 2006... "The Purpose Prize" with Civic Ventures - Shirley W. Mitchell has been nominated for "The Purpose Prize" - To seize this moment and leverage the incredible social capital represented in older adults, Civic Ventures is launching a new campaign to inspire and invest in the passion, purpose and possibilities of a generation of social innovators. The cornerstone of the campaign is "The Purpose Prize", five $100,000 investments in Americans over 60 whose creativity and entrepreneurial spirit is transforming communities and defying expectations for the second half of life. Sixty innovators ("60 at 60+") will also receive national recognition for their work. Mar. 1, 2006... 8am-PST... Discover... Aging Outside the Box®-Fabulous Women Over 50™ Season Three - Show 12... Host Shirley W. Mitchell endeared and inspired by the 2006 Olympics will discuss this week - "The Power of Positive Thinking" with… Passion -The Excitement of Life, Motivation - Reaffirming the Flame in Maturing Lives, Inspiration - Great Ideas Make Life Move Forward, and Achievement - The Measure of Success from Who I am. Mar. 6, 2006... 3PM-CST & 10am-CST... The Dynamic Diva's of Radio, "Sizzling Sensational Senior" - Cathi Watson, and "The Golden Egg of Aging™" - Shirley W. Mitchell, are teaming up to bring you a most beneficial segment of their Radio Shows... During the last 15 minutes of each Show on WJJG am1530-Chicago - heard on Tuesdays at 3:45PM-CST, and at Aging Outside the Box®-Fabulous Women Over 50™ on www.agingoutsidethebox.net - heard on Wednesdays at 10am-CST, they will present a new "Dynamic" for the "Aging, Health and the Exercise" Generation... You can also listen in to the "Archive" section on the Website and BLOGS set-up for these Shows at Aging Outside the Box® and Aging. Mar. 8, 2006... 8am-PST... Discover... Aging Outside the Box®-Fabulous Women Over 50™ Season Three - Show 13... Host Shirley W. Mitchell enticed by the Theme of the Olympics, welcomes Cathi Watson, CEO of Cathi Watson Studio as they discuss a Younger New Glamour - "Fabulous Style and Sensational Glamour in Aging Younger" with… Glamour Should Not be Just for Special Occasions Only, Glamour-The Power Booster for Soul Lifting, The Charm-Fascination-Joy of Glamour, and Stylish Glamour - A Step to the Happy Side of Living. Mar. 14, 2006... 6PM-CST... The Compass Bank Group 300 West Main St Albertville, AL 35950 Dinner Meeting at Neena's Restaurant 2140 Gunters Ave. Guntersville, AL Shirley W. Mitchell - Speaking and Signing. Mar. 15, 2006... 8am-PST... Discover... Aging Outside the Box®-Fabulous Women Over 50™ Season Three - Show 1... Host Shirley W. Mitchell welcomes Co-Host O. E. Cruiser Small and Cathi Watson, as the Show branches into 3 areas as they discuss - "Framing the View - Aging in Life Brilliantly" with The Eleven Aging Attitudes, Nutrition Convenience Cuisine and Ageless Living - Accentuating Brain Power. Mar. 18, 2006... 11am-CST... The Red Hat Society - Guntersville Gussies Monthly meeting is Hosted by Shirley W. Mitchell ... A St. Patricks Get-to-gether for the Ladies in Red. Mar. 22, 2006... 8am-PST... Discover... Aging Outside the Box®-Fabulous Women Over 50™ Season Four - Show 2... Host Shirley W. Mitchell is excited about Aging in the Second Half as she discusses "Positive Aging is Contagious" with Suddenly 60, Living-Laughing-Loving Life After 60, Brighten the Corner Where You Are, and The Thoroughbred of Aging with Cathi Watson. Mar. 25, 2006... 10am-CST... Red Apple Baptist Church Ladies Brunch Red Apple Baptist Church Summerville Road Boaz, AL 35956 tel. 256-593-9112 Contact person: Barbara Eubanks tel. 256-878-5934 Guest Speaker will be Shirley W. Mitchell, with an Author Signing to follow. Mar. 29, 2006... 8am-PST... Discover... Aging Outside the Box®-Fabulous Women Over 50™ Season Four - Show 3... Host Shirley W. Mitchell welcomes the Fabulous Husband and Wife team of David Smith - Publisher, and Lori Leath Smith - Editor, with alabama Alive Magazine discussing the many attributes of - "Living Outside the Box with alabama ALIVE" with... A Year of Alabama Tourism, Cut-Take3... ACTION - The Movie Industry, Atmosphere of the Impact Players, and Inside the Box with Small Town Alabama. Apr. 5, 2006... 8am-PST... Discover... Aging Outside the Box®-Fabulous Women Over 50™ Season Four - Show 4... Host Shirley W. Mitchell welcomes Christine Millen - President & Betsey Werley - Executive Director, of The Transition Network as they discuss..."A Life's Measure for Women Over 50" with...Transitions in Working Options & Issues, Volunteering...The Who-What-When-Where & How, Building a Community-A Woman's View, and Retirement Planning - it's more than just planning your finances. Apr. 7, 2006... 7PM-CST... Bookland-Galleria, Bookland 3000 Riverchase Galleria Birmingham, AL 35244 Speaking and Signing by "The Golden Egg of Aging™" - National Author/Columnist/Speaker and Radio Host, Shirley W. Mitchell Signing her five books - Fabulous after 50®, Sensational after 60®, Love Notes for Dad, Love Notes for Mom, and 101 Great Ways To Improve Your Life. Apr. 8, 2006... 10:30am-CST... Albertville First Baptist Church 309 East Main St. Albertville, AL Fashion Show to benefit the Christian Women's Job Corp. Contact Person: Linda Henry tel. 256-891-4533 Shirley W. Mitchell to participate in the Fashion Show and then Speak and Autograph her Books. Apr. 20, 2006... 11am-2PM-EST... Reidsville United Methodist Church Luncheon Reidsville United Methodist Church 121 North Brazell P. O. Box 218 Reidsville GA 30453 Contact Person: Kathleen Burdette tel. 912-557-6744 E-Mail - rumc@kencable.net Shirley W. Mitchell to Speak and Sign books. Come and join us Red Hatters...! Apr. 22, 2006... 11:30am-CST... "Sistah's High Tea" at the Governor's Mansion 1142 Perry St. Montgomery, Alabama, on April 22, 2006. Hosting the Fabulous and Elegant Affair will be the First Lady of Alabama, Mrs. Patsy Riley. The "High Tea" Event is by "Invitation Only" - a yearly Event, and is to benefit the Governors "Alabama Executive Mansion Foundation". The last Event was held on April 23, 2005, of which Ms. Mitchell was also invited and attended. Ms. Mitchell will be accompanied by her, "Sistah - Dr. Debra Goodwin, PhD., R.D., an Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Director of the Didactic Program in Dietetics at the Jacksonville State University. Dr. Goodwin wrote a chapter in the books Authored by Ms. Mitchell, "Fabulous after 50® - Debunking the Diet Mysteries; Eating Right", and in "Sensational after 60® - Nutrition Nuggets: Healthy Choices; Not Chance". May 5-6, 2006... 1-4PM-CST... Kira's Cottage - The Art of Kira 53 East Court St. Franklin, IN 46131 Kira Brant, Owner tel. 317-442-7238. The Art of Kira is Represented by: Lighthouse Coastal Literary - Grand Opening of Kira's Cottage new Store location. There will be an Author Signing with National Author/Columnist/Speaker and Radio Host, Shirley W. Mitchell - Ms. Mitchell will give a 20 min Speech prior to the Author Signing. Join us Red Hatters for a Fabulous Fun Time! May 17, 2006... New Book Release - "101 Great Ways To Improve Your Life ... Co-Author Shirley W. Mitchell, along with 100 other leading Co-Author Experts have written this Fabulous book showing you many ways to improve your life and live better in age level. Available now at Fabulous after 50® & Aging Outside the Box® ! Jul. 9-13, 2006... International Christian Retail Show Christian Booksellers Association Colorado Convention Center Denver, CO Jul. 15, 2006... 2-4PM-CST... Page and Palette 32 South Section St. Fairhope, AL Store Contact: Jennifer tel. 251-928-5295 Author Signing of "Fabulous after 50®", "Sensational after 60®", "Love Notes for Mom", "Love notes for Dad" and "101 Great Ways To Improve Your Life" with Shirley W. Mitchell. Sept. 19, 2006... 1:30PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Shirley Mitchell Guntersville, AL Author Reading Sept. 30, 2006... 10am-1PM-CST... Local Authors' Extravaganza, Albertville Public Library, 201 Jackson St., Albertville, AL Contact Person: Joe Turman 256-571-4253 or Barbara Eubanks 256-878-5934 Meet, Greet and Author Sign Event. Multiple Authors involved. Oct. 2, 2006... 1:30PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Barbara Eubanks Home 4840 McVille Rd. Albertville, AL Contact: Barbara Eubanks 256 878 5934 Reading Oct. 12, 2006... 7PM-CST... Alacare Charity Contact Person: Page Hannah. Ms Mitchell will model for Charity. Oct. 24, 2006... 2PM-CST... Merrill Gardens Assisited Living Albertville, AL Ms. Mitchell will be Speaking to the Staff and residents. Nov. 2, 2006... 7-9PM-EST... "Seniors Today Show" with Hosts Bette Cornett & Pat Mathis on WATC-TV57 in Atlanta, Georgia. The "Seniors Today Show" is seen the first Thursday of each month. Join Hosts Bette Cornett and Pat Mathis as they interview National Author/Columnist/Speaker & Radio Host, Shirley W. Mitchell. Nov. 3, 2006...2-5PM-EST... Waldenbooks 2100 Pleasant Hill Road Duluth, GA Store Contact Person: Scott or Katie 770-476-7410 Author Signing of Fabulous after 50®, Sensational after 60®, Love Notes for Mom, Love Notes for Dad and 101 Great Ways To Improve Your Life. Nov. 6, 2006... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Lori Boatfield Home Main St. Boaz, AL Contact Person: Barbara Eubanks 256-878-5934 Reading Nov. 6, 2006... 10:30am-CST... TCT Christian Television Network Marion, IL. President and Founders, Garth and Tina Coonce acted upon the call of God to build a Christian television station and on May 20, 1977, TCT was incorporated as a not-for-profit organization. TCT's television signal is available to over 30 million people in 15 U.S. states and Canada. TCT also takes the Gospel to over 170 nations throughout the world. Myles & Valerie Holmes, the new Hosts of TCT Live will be interviewing Shirley W. Mitchell and her book, Fabulous after 50®-Finding Fulfillment for Tomorrow. Nov. 16, 2006...10am-CST... "NARFE-National Association of Retired Federal Employees" Catfish Cabin 8524 HGY 431 Albertville, AL Contact Person: Jo Wheeler 256-738-2063 Shirley W. Mitchell Speaking. Dec. 1, 2006... 6-8PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Gala Book Reception, Boaz Public Library, 407 Thomas Av, Boaz, AL Participants: Barbara Eubanks, Shirley Mitchell, Gay Martin, Alice Duckett, Lori Boatfield, Contact Person: Barbara Eubanks 256-878-5934 Author Signing Dec. 5, 2006... 3:15PM-CST... "The Cathi Watson Show" with Host Cathi Watson on WJJG-am1530 Chicago-Chicago Suburbs. The Show is aired "Live"as she Interviews Shirley W. Mitchell - National Author/Columnist/Speaker & Radio Host. Ms. Mitchell is a "Sponsor" of "Love Letters", a Theatre Show in Chicago, Illinois that is produced by Cathi Watson Studios. Dec. 9, 2006... 2:30am-CST... "Overnights" with Host Cathi Watson on WYLL.com-am1160 in Chicago, IL- and the States of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin as she Interviews Shirley W. Mitchell, National Author/Columnist/Speaker & Radio Host. Ms. Mitchell is a "Sponsor" of "Love Letters", a Theatre Show in Chicago, Illinois that is produced by Cathi Watson Studios. Listen in to the Show ! Dec. 16, 2006... 1-4PM-CST... The Coffee Tree Books n' Brew 7900 Bailey Cove Road Huntsville, AL Contact Person: Tom Crain 256-880-6121 Author Signing of Fabulous after 50®, Sensational after 60®, Love Notes for Mom, Love Notes for Dad and 101 Great Ways To Improve Your Life. Dec. 25, 2006... Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year  to All!