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Living Life to the Fullest, middle age

Looking into the Heart of the Beast

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You know, there's one thing I can say for being an expert in midlife: when an emotional crisis sneaks up from behind you and pounces on your back, you know the material well enough that you can identify the beast before it takes too bad of a bite out of you. »more»

Don't Confuse Me with the Facts!

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There are (among other things) at least two features that we guys are famous for: not asking for directions, and never reading the instructions before assembling a new 'toy'. That describes me fairly well. I remember driving through the maze of streets in Salerno, Italy, trying to get to the other side of the city. Craig was insisting that I stop and ask for directions, but not I! »more»

Anger - the Hidden 'Gotcha' of Midlife

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For the uninitiated, the midlife crisis seems inexplicable. Why would someone who should be really happy behave so erratically? »more»

Interview with "Queen of the Road" Doreen Orion

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Doreen Orion spent a year in a converted bus traveling the U.S. with her husband, pets and a journal to capture it all. The result is the ultimate road trip book along with the life changing discoveries that happen along the way. The book is terrific for anyone in middle age who via self-imposed restrictions feels incapable of escaping it all. »more»

Book Review: "Queen of the Road"

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Book reviews should be about the book and not the person reviewing the book but with "Queen of the Road" this is proving to be a little tough. I relate to so much of the book that I can't help but share some of the many parallels to my own existence. »more»

On the Horizon..."Queen of the Road"

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Next month will see the release of "Queen of the Road" by Doreen Orion. You will be reading a lot about this book on LifeTwo including a review, an interview with Doreen and perhaps even a giveaway or two. »more»

Write a book, get a PhD, and other things it is not too late to do with your life

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"Coulda, woulda, shoulda" is how many people in middle age feel about the lost opportunities of their lives and the things that they would still like to do if only they were younger. Career changes and going back to school top the list of things that seem impossible for those who face mortgages and family commitments. »more»

One Way To A Happier Marriage: Get Older

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Some new studies confirm earlier research showing that middle age is the least happy time for marriages ... but they often improve with age. »more»

Review: "Rightsizing Your Life" Is A Holistic Guide To Changing Your Environment

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The modern idea of simplifying your life to find happiness draws on ideas from an odd mix of eastern religions, 1960's sensibility, 21st century personal productivity, and life assessment. Ciji Ware's new "Rightsizing Your Life" is a thorough guide to the process itself, which goes far beyond colored file folders to consider topics such as the emotional impact on family members. »more»

No Satisfaction, Please -- We're British

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Gloomy Brits, upbeat Aussies, and the dissatisfied middle aged -- a worldwide poll provides fodder for many a stereotype. »more»