Random Thoughts on Midlife Everything about midlife contradicts itself. By the time women actually accept their bodies and feel comfortable in their own skin, that skin has begun to sag and wrinkle. They settle into careers—sometimes after taking time off to raise families—only to be downsized or outsourced or replaced by someone half their age. [...]

I don’t think I look or act nearly as old as my mom did when she was my age. —Shirley in Texas The quote above represents the mindset of the vast majority of women in their 40s and 50s. Based on their energy level, outlook and enjoyment of life, most don’t consider themselves to be [...]