So we’re all aware that mirrors sometimes yell at us so I thought I’d share my mirror’s latest rant: Holy crap. You’re THIS age. (As an aside, mirrors can be frightfully honest. Which is why I’m grateful that they can’t laugh.) Here’s the deal. I don’t usually call myself “a lady”. But in this moment …
Laughter at midlife
A variation of this hilarious tale first appeared on Mona Andrei’s personal blog, Moxie-Dude – Life updates gone wrong. Or right. I’m undecided. Bear with me as I figure out the best way to spin what happened recently. But first, I need to interrupt this post for an unscheduled thought. Bear with me -vs- Bare …
Kimberly Eller can be found at Kim’s Crazy Life sharing stories of her life as she finds herself crammed between two generations. This enjoyable list of tips for those of us approaching 50 will bring tears to your eyes – from laughter. Early last year I found myself facing my 50th birthday. I faced it with the …
Most of the time, I feel like my spirit is younger than my physical age. My body, however, insists on exhibiting signs of middle age no matter how youthful I feel at heart. I have been getting my brows waxed for years; it’s more effective and quicker than tweezing. That didn’t feel like a concession to …
You can find Melissa at GOODNESS.MADNESS where she shares stories about her life as a mom, wife, writer and reader. This post was originally featured there. I am 45 years old. Which might sound quite elderly to any teenaged readers out there (just kidding, I sincerely doubt there are any teenagers reading this), but I am …