My Midlife Project

Remodeling a Middle-Aged Mom

Day 2 of 100: Sunshiny Days Should Not be Wasted

“Much as we may wish to make a new beginning, some part of us resists doing so as though we were making the first step toward disaster.” – William Throsby Bridges Today is a rest day. But I will probably cheat. “Cheat” isn’t the best description. Perhaps “splurge” would be better. Whatever I choose to […]

Day 1 of 100: Begin With a Single Step

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” ~ Lao Tzu This morning I walked. Fortunately for me, the outside temperature was warmer than it has been recently, so I could walk outside. The “Day 1” assignment of my First 100 Days plan was 15 minutes of walking. I usually walk no […]

An Experiment in Starting Over

“I decided to start anew, to strip away what I had been taught.” ~ Georgia O’Keeffe For the record, I am not a gambler. On second thought…. I have taken a few risks with career choices. I’ve also made some relationship choices that others considered risky. Or even crazy. Perhaps I only gamble with the […]

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Real Food for Thought

“God’s kingdom isn’t a matter of what you put in your stomach, for goodness’ sake. It’s what God does with your life as he sets it right, puts it together, and completes it with joy.” (Romans 14:17, The Message) The internet, public library and bookstores are full of information and advice. Particularly, it seems, about […]

Enough Friction to Start a Fire

If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading. ~ Lao Tzu It all began when I realized my thighs were rubbing together. Walking through the house in my undies, I felt enough friction to start a fire. Definitely enough friction to light a fire under me to do something about […]