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Midlife musings for people who are just getting started. Ruminations, observations, and conversations about the magic middle found here.
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I Had a Fat, Lazy Summer and I Don’t Care
I Had a Fat, Lazy Summer and I Don’t Care
SPOILER: It was worth it.
Tracy Gerhardt Cooper
Aug 31, 2019
Making Friends at Midlife
Making Friends at Midlife
It’s different than when you’re young.
Tracy Gerhardt Cooper
Jun 13, 2019
Learning to Embrace Solitude
Learning to Embrace Solitude
The older I get, the more I love time alone.
Tracy Gerhardt Cooper
Jun 29, 2019
The Wisdom of Van Halen
The Wisdom of Van Halen
Life lessons from 1980s music
Tracy Gerhardt Cooper
Sep 14, 2019
Last of the Old Schoolers
Last of the Old Schoolers
Growing up in the 80s was awesome.
Tracy Gerhardt Cooper
Jun 22, 2019
We’re Retiring Early Because Life is Short
We’re Retiring Early Because Life is Short
As soon as possible is the name of the game for us
Tracy Gerhardt Cooper
Oct 19, 2019
How to Look Your Best at Midlife
How to Look Your Best at Midlife
The secret is to be realistic and love who you are
Tracy Gerhardt Cooper
Nov 4, 2019
Why I Get Mammograms on Halloween
Why I Get Mammograms on Halloween
Your life won’t wait while your kids are growing up
Tracy Gerhardt Cooper
Oct 31, 2019
Maybe My Mom Had Dreams Too
Maybe My Mom Had Dreams Too
Once I grew up and had my own dreams, it hit me
Tracy Gerhardt Cooper
Sep 16, 2019
Generation X Parents Must Pass on the Torch
Generation X Parents Must Pass on the Torch
The old days are dying — we must not let that happen.
Tracy Gerhardt Cooper
Jun 19, 2019
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