I've seen two shows lately that went on and on about how mid-life is a great

time for women. Just last week Oprah had a whole show on how great menopause will be . . Puhl eeeeee eze! I've had a few thoughts of my own and would like to share them with you. Whether you are pushing 40, 50, 60 (or maybe even just pushing your luck), you'll probably relate.



Mid-life is when the growth of hair on our legs slows down. This gives us

plenty of time to care for our newly acquired mustache.



In mid-life women no longer have u pper arms, we have wing spans. We are no longer women in sleeveless shirts, we are flying squirrels in drag.



Mid-life is when you can stand naked in front of a mirror and you can see your

rear without turning around.



Mid-life is when you go for a mammogram and you realize that this is the only

time someone will ask you to appear topless.



Mid-life is when you want to grab every firm young lovely in a tube top and

scream, 'Listen honey, even the Roman empire fell and those will too.'



Mid -life brings wisdom to know that life throws us curves and we're sitting

on our biggest ones.



Mid-life is when you look at your know-it-all, beeper-wearing teenager and

think: 'For this I have stretch marks?'



In mid-life your memory starts to go. In fact the only thing we can retain is

water.



Mid-life means that your Body By Jake now includes Legs By Rand McNally -

more red and blue lines than an accurately scaled map of Wisconsin.



Mid-life means that you become more reflective . .. . You start pondering the

'big' questions. What is life? Why am I here? How much Healthy Choice ice cream can I eat before it's no longer a healthy choice?



But mid-life also brings with it an appreciation for what is important. We

realize that breasts sag, hips expand and chins double, but our loved ones make

the journey worthwhile. Would any of you trade the knowledge that you have now, for the body you had way back when? Maybe our bodies simply have to expand to hold all the wisdom and love we've acquired

I like your thought on that.

I am not mid-life yet... but I definitely am experiencing the effects of age (as a result of 2 pregnancies)...
I'm still the same me in essence... whether I am 120 lbs or 165 lbs... maybe just a bit wiser, a bit more open minded... and more responsible...
BUT, STILL the SAME ME... just a little bit more on the outside to love.

Smart people don't watch Oprah, for starters. She doesn't truly have a clue about a lot in life. The journey is always worth it, no matter what changes come about. Another factor is...people get wiser, too, and that's always a good thing.

I see a lot of me in there.
Thanks for reminding me!!