To Lift or Not To Lift

That is the question

A selfie of the author earlier this year

At 52, I am generally happy with myself in all the important ways. I am healthy although I’ve gained a bit of weight in the past year. I am generally happy even though I’ve been through huge life changes in the past two years. My career is going well. I bought my first house as a single woman last year. My children are finally settling into a new normal after having their world torn apart due to…