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Midlife musings for people who are just getting started. Ruminations, observations, and conversations about the magic middle found here.

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.
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Tracy Gerhardt-Cooper
Aug 31, 2019
Making Friends at Midlife

Making Friends at Midlife

It’s different than when you’re young.
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Tracy Gerhardt-Cooper
Jun 13, 2019
Learning to Embrace Solitude

Learning to Embrace Solitude

The older I get, the more I love time alone.
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Tracy Gerhardt-Cooper
Jun 29, 2019
The Wisdom of Van Halen

The Wisdom of Van Halen

Life lessons from 1980s music
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Tracy Gerhardt-Cooper
Sep 14, 2019
Last of the Old Schoolers

Last of the Old Schoolers

Growing up in the 80s was awesome.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Tracy Gerhardt-Cooper
Jun 19, 2019
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