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Midlife Observed, middle age

Gen X Hits Middle Age

Greg's picture

Feeling old?

Many (Gen Xers) remember Bruce Springsteen's smash hit Dancing in the Dark, which in the mid-'80s was a staple of early MTV, MuchMusic, and Gen X high school dances. He turned 60 a few days ago. »more»

Pink Floyd's "Keep Talking"

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This is one of the most haunting songs I've ever heard. This song has to be about MLC, depression, divorce, etc. It starts with a male voice on the left and the female voice on the right. After the crosses, the sides switch.

"For millions of years mankind lived just like the animals. Then something happenend which unleashed the power of our imagination. »more»

What do you do if you hate yourself over an "emotional affair?"

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I had never heard the term "emotional affair" before I stumbled over it in an online article about a month ago. When I read the column, I sat at my computer in numb recognition, followed by a sense of grief and horror. I was in one and I hadn't realized what it was or how dangerous and painful it was going to be. »more»

Boomers Killed The Social Networking Star*

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They did it to disco, the station wagon, and personal savings. Now baby boomers are being accused of ruining Twitter. »more»

Fabulous After 40's "Mother of the Bride"; Fashion Advice for Dressing for Daughter's Big Day

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"Mom, I'm getting married!" What mother doesn't get weak knees at the thought of hearing those words? After the rush of excitement and joy come so many questions and tasks from the florist to the caterer. So many in fact that it's easy for the mother of the bride (or groom) to forget it's their big day too and who can blame them for wanting to look absolutely gorgeous as well? »more»

Looking for Mr. Goodbar: Women, Internet Dangers and Addiction

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Wake- up America! »more»

No Longer 16: Molly Ringwald Turns 40 (and is okay with that)

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Ringwald showed us in a series of John Hughes film how much angst one could have being a teenager. Now that she is 40, she tells us in this interview how little angst there can be in middle age.

How is 40? »more»

When Boomers Become Grandparents: Don't call us "Granny" or "Gramps"

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One of the unexpected attributes of the current grandbaby boom is what baby boomers want their grandchildren to call them. Despite having children who now have children, today's boomers don't see themselves as old--and they certainly don't want to be stereotyped as such. »more»

The Other Man (OM) and The Other Woman (OW) Explained

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OM stands for "other man", BUT in the Shepherdess Book of Latin Definitions, OM stands for "optimus minimus"...least optimal, while OW stands for "other woman" or in the Latin it means "Overlus Willingus"...overly willing. »more»

Your Deadly Assumptions

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Have you ever been traveling from one city to another, and you're in the airport at the gate, waiting for your flight to load? »more»