Turning 54 with gratitude and gusto
In my world there is no other way to celebrate a birthday — I recently turned 54 — than with gratitude. Here´s why.
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Is speed-reading as good as it sounds?
Speed-reading may sound like the answer to reading many books in a short time. But, is it really the best way to read all books?
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‘The Hero’ addresses success, aging & mortality
‘The Hero’ chronicles a few poignant days in the life of a 71-year-old Hollywood actor who peaked in the eighties and has been looking to reclaim his former glory.
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The loneliness of an over-informed brain
Information overload is taxing my brain. Am I too old for so much input? Does everyone feel this way?
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Having daytime sex helped me love myself
Having sex during the day wasn´t something I looked forward to at 50 and with a few pounds to lose. But, once we were done, I saw myself in the mirror. I didn´t look that bad!
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On the arrogance of youth and the wisdom of our elders
Our elders really do know better. Alas, we only realize that when we are ourselves part of the older age group!
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When we were hyphenated Americans
I worry that sometimes the removal of the hyphen signaled a separation from one’s traditional culture in ways that would affect future generations
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Saying goodbye to my old car after 14 years
When I had to finally give up my faithful Subaru after 14 years of companionship I somehow felt I had betrayed my good old car.
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Our heritage & legacy help us deal with midlife regret!
Midlife regret is common, but relying on our heritage and the legacy of what we are passing on to our children, helps prevent it.
