Time to sit back, relax, and enjoy a few posts focused on the interests of those of us who have been lucky enough to make it all the way into midlife.
Would you expect to go to a carnival and not try out a few of the rides? Gotta love a mid-winter event like this!
“Have you encountered an old bicycle, painted white, strewn with flowers, and chained to a lamppost in your city? Barbara Weibel at Hole In The Donut Travels explains the significance of these ‘ghost bikes.’”
Brains in middle age, with increased life spans stretching from the 40s to the late 60s, get more easily distracted. SoBabyBoomer tells us it’s not all that unusual for a boomer brain at middle age.
Author/contributor Jed Diamond writes about seven different ways to wreck a good relationship (or save a good one) in his most recent LifeTwo.com article. How many of these are you doing in your own relationship?
If you’re a caregiver or know someone who is, check out this valuable workshop starting in February, over at It’s all about aging.
Jill Bolte Taylor got a research opportunity few brain scientists would wish for, she had a massive stroke, and watched as her brain functions – motion, speech, self-awareness – shut down one by one. Check out her video at Contemporary Retirement.
Buskin & Batteau, a popular New England-based folk singing duo from the 1970s-80s, is making a comeback. They are now in their 60s.
If you are loaded down with debt, watch these two videos put out by the Federal Trade Commission. If you need financial advice about debt and you live in the UK, this site has free advice and guides to help you!
This week the Glam Gals over at Fabulous after 40 ask: Does your purse make you look like an old lady?
Now for a word from our sponsor: You might enjoy my review of the new movie “Up in the Air”. I thought it was well done, and a nice homage to midlife change. And please, don’t miss out on my brand new blog: Medical Research on Aging! This week I looked at the research on whether early exposure to color TV impacts our dreams!
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Thanks for mentioning my article, 7 Ways to Wreck a Good Relationship And to Save One. Glad to see you’re on Scribd. Come visit me there to see other articles of interest. I like what you’re doing here. Let’s talk about supporting each others’ work.
Hi Jed:
I like your work and often refer others to it. Do you have a blog that you keep up? I’d love to write a guest post for you. Please feel free to send me a guest post at: midlifecrisisqueen@gmail.com
WE all need all the help we can get when midlife hits!
Take care, Laura Lee
Ahh, the power of social media — I found you when someone tweeted about you hosting the Blog Carnival this week. And I’m so glad I did! I’m looking forward to your posts…I think we have a lot in common, in terms of our message and our hopes for the future of baby boomers!
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