Middle-Pause, It’s Good to Be Here!
Things are lookin’ up!
Hey, Y’all!
Debbie, here, in for Marilyn. It seems her internet isn’t working today, so I’m stepping in to do the Tuesday newsletter. At first, I thought, eh, let’s skip it for today.
Oh no, I don’t! We’ve got to get y’alls stories up for all to see! Woo-hoo!
My recovery is going well, and we’re getting wonderful submissions! Thank you for being the vital part of MP—you are the engine that keeps this machine working!
Therefore,
Let’s read and help our sisters make a sweet chunk of change!
The Essence of My Womanhood — Phyllis Unterschuetz
A poem in celebration of International Women’s Day
Stop When It Hurts — Karen Scholl
Not-so-simple advice for living
Are You A Product Of Your Past Or A Creation Of Your Own Design? — Sherry Briscoe
Learn to Roar! Here’s how…
*Boosted* Online Dating at 45 — Tiffany Norman
How I navigated the crap shoot and won.
Women’s Bodies Are Bigger Than You Think — Kristy C
I’m not fat — Prada and Gucci told me so!
Let My Children Bury Me — Tracy Gerhardt Cooper
A Mother’s Prayer
Happy Birthday, Barbie! — Dr. Barbara Christie
At 65, she is still iconic, glamorous, and making waves
Is Our Modern World Taking a Toll on Our Well-being? — Colleen M. Story
I didn’t realize how much I needed time off.
Ladies! It’s The Revitalization and Reemergence of You! — Sharon's Writerly Musings
There is a positive shift waiting for you!
What is that Number on the Scale? — Thoughts a Thinking
Losing weight in your 60s
In Honor of Women’s History Month, Who Would You Like to Lift Up? — Marilyn Flower
Is there someone you’ve wondered about?
Navigating the Intersection of Midlife in Generation X Style — Pamela Porter, PhD
Is the sandwich of teen + adult children + elderly relatives a negative for me and other Gen Xers?
On a Dime — Wendy Slates
Life Changes Without Notice
My Chubby Pal Is On a Diet — Cappelli, MFA, JD, PhD
Should I give him Ozempic?
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They are funny and empowering, and some stories make you want to cry. They are what MP is all about!
See ya next Friday!
May the Mighty Women of Middle-Pause be with you!
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Until next time…
Peace & Blessings!
Your Superheroes!
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