Don't Pee on My Sofa! And Other Things to Laugh About - Softcover

C. Suzanne Bates is the co-founder of Aging But DANGEROUS.comŽ, an organization that empowers, inspires, informs, and challenges women over fifty to live an Aging But DANGEROUS life through refreshing honesty, unexpected points of view, and edgy humor. Through the years, Suzanne has balanced her life as an award-winning interior designer, magazine design editor, writer, and TV reporter. She has four children, a strong faith, and a passion for exercise, horses, contemporary art, boating, and gardening, plus a commitment to empowering the women and children of rural Ghana. A glimpse inside Suzanne's psyche would reveal an intensely energetic and spontaneous woman with a thirst for knowledge. Her humor and appreciation of the smallest details remain her fuel for life. Learn more at AgingButDANGEROUS.com. Also on Facebook and Twitter.

"Suzanne (with Jean Ketcham) has always modeled the way vibrant women lead through collaboration and humor as they age. This book adds other signature gifts: practical advice and style. I love it!" Stephen Reily, Founder & Chairman Vibrant Nation.com "C. Suzanne Bates' essays are laugh-out-loud funny [and] chock-full of insight and introspection garnered over many years by a gracious and good-hearted survivor of life's inevitable challenges. There is no self-pity in these pages - just warmth and wisdom to inspire readers to bring fulfillment, happiness and some awesome Feng shui into their own lives." Gail Rosenblum, columnist, Star Tribune, and author of A Hundred Lives Since Then: Essays on Motherhood, Marriage, Mortality and More. "Although I have yet to pee on a sofa...I could entirely relate to this wonderfully entertaining book...Suzanne captures the adventure of aging by showing all of us "mature" broads that although we might be growing older we don't have to necessarily grow up. It's fun, poignant and yes.....a dangerous stage of our life and this book shows us how to embrace these wonderful years." Linda Fiterman, Author of From Colic to College, Philanthropist "At 86 years old I skydived with Aging But DANGEROUS! I love these women! They are making a difference in the way women think about aging...I enjoyed the book so much!" Sister Rosalind Gefre, The Sisters of St Joseph of Carondelet "C. Suzanne Bates...has delivered in spades. There is much knowledge to be gleaned from this entertaining and humorous book... I can't say enough about her passion for great design - design that is lasting and timeless!" Christine Frisk ASID, President Minnesota Chapter ASID, CEO InUnison Design, Co-Founder & President Fuse Studio "As we all age we must deal with lots of changes and Suzanne and Jean are helping us to laugh at them rather than cry. This book has lots of fun stories and helps us to not only laugh but it also gives some very helpful information about how to handle some of our new challenges." Bobbie Stevens, Ph.D. Psychologist, Founder and CEO of Unlimited Futures LLC, Author - UNLIMITED FUTURES - How To Understand the Life You Have & Creates the Life You Want "With love and honor I recommend DON'T PEE ON MY SOFA! It contains excellent advice, "butt" most importantly, Suzanne cracks me up. Her stories are funny, she is full of wit and wisdom and there is no one I respect and love more-- she is my GURU." Abra Coleman (too many certifications to list), Fitness Guru & Educator (Ann Landers' granddaughter) "Suzanne and Jean [are] great role models for all of us experiencing this aging process. Having been in professional counseling and coaching for over 50 years myself, I know how powerful humor can be... I appreciate the sometimes subtle, sometimes risque, and many times just good common sense that brings out the humor and laughter in this book...Thanks, Suzanne, for this delightful book and I know it'll have a wonderful healing effect on the reader." Dean Portinga, Th.D. Ph.D., Founder & CEO, Spiritual Insights "Anyone going through the many challenges of aging...will appreciate the candor and information filled essays in this book. Suzanne dispels many myths of aging one humorous essay at a time. A delightful and often poignant read!" Chef Larry Fournillier, Founder, Larry Fourmillier Flavoring The World One Pot At A Time "Filled with expert wisdom this extremely well written book has tapped into the hearts and souls of the 40+ year old woman. DON'T PEE ON MY SOFA!, will enrich and inspire you...Suzanne is adamant about the ability of all women to fly in the face of preconceived norms and tackle any obstacle that stands in the way of fulfilling their dreams. That philosophy, and how to get there, comes through loud and clear in this book." Linda Walton Rouhani, Founder & CEO, Woodcliffe Speakers Bureau