This is my last post here on Midlife’s A Trip. It’s hard to believe that I’ve been blogging here for several years now.
Funny – when I started I was so green, a real “newbie” as they say online. But as I look back, I realize that not only did I learn how to blog here at Midlife, I found my unique and authentic voice.
Many times I surprised myself and wrote things I never thought I’d be comfortable saying online. I expressed my opinions. I ranted. I raved and go figure – I just plain said what I meant and meant what I said. Blogging here has been absolutely liberating for me!
In fact, finding my voice here led me to writing on Facebook, tweeting on Twitter and writing my first book, 50 Ways To Have An Amazing Life After 50. I would never have imagined that one little website could have such a positive impact on my life. I can only hope that it’s been the same for my readers here at Midlife’s A Trip.
It has been such a pleasure for me to connect with all of you. Some days, knowing you were there challenged me to become more of who I’m supposed to be in my amazing life after 50. Know that your readership helped me through many stops on my midlife trip and I am truly grateful.
Although I won’t be writing here anymore, Midlife’s A Trip will still be here. I hope you’ll stop by from time to time and look through the archives for something that may inspire you as you deal with mid life crisis symptoms, mid life transitions or whatever you call this journey that we’re on to the better half of life.
As for me, I’m still blogging and would like to invite you to visit me at my new website, Amazing Life After 50, where you’ll find my new blog – and more. You can also sign up to receive my newsletter 50 Plus Magazine in the box just to the right of this post. Both the newsletter and blog are devoted to how to make your second half of life the best half.
Before I sign off, I want to thank everyone who’s stopped by Midlife’s A Trip in the past – or who will do so in the future. Your readership and support means the world to me. Here’s to your amazing life after 50 and God Bless:-)
Always,
Karen
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If you’re 50-something like me, you probably remember disco dancing. When I hear that music it brings back fun memories of my younger days. That’s why I jumped at the opportunity to create this crazy disco, celebrate the holidays, celebrate my fifties video. I hope you enjoy it and the spirit of this wonderful holiday [...]
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The story below was posted today on Facebook by “Irma” and it’s just the amazing kind of woman’s wisdom I like to share here on Midlife’s A Trip. Let me know how it resonates with you:
“A young wife sat on a sofa on a hot humid day, drinking iced tea and visiting with her Mother. [...]
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Do you feel like you are the proverbial “fork in the road” these days – vulnerable, uncertain and not sure which way to turn next? With the current economic situation still so volatile, many people around the country are just plain afraid about the future and wondering: “Will I be laid off tomorrow? Will my [...]
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As I continue on my path to green up my little piece of the planet as much as possible, I’ve made a firm commitment to bring my own bags when I go shopping – anywhere. I don’t need another plastic or paper bag in the house. And frankly, lots of retailers are offering very cute [...]
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Do you get news online these days or do you still read the newspaper? You know – that crinkly stuff with the black ink that rubs off on your fingers before you toss it in the trash like yesterday’s news. Oops – that’s exactly what it is. And that’s how journalists are feeling these days.
The [...]
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As I start my Sunday – first day of the week, day of new beginnings, I’m renewed by a wonderful passage from author and poet Dawna Markova:
“I will not die an unlived life.
I will not live in fear of falling or catching fire.
I choose to inhabit my days, to allow my living to open me,
To [...]
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This post is in honor of my ancestors William Hood and Sgt. Edward Lee who fought in the Revolutionary War and made many sacrifices to lay the foundation for an America that is the home of the brave and the land of the free.
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I wish I could claim authorship of this interesting essay on the men who bravely stepped forward to create the Declaration of Independence but I can’t. It was written by an unknown author and sent to me by a friend. I typically don’t post email stories here on Midlife’s A Trip. But today, I’m making [...]
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Do you know what a conversion van is? Well in my neck of the woods here in the Midwest, it’s a van that’s been converted to include beds, sinks and other stuff you’d find in a house. No disrespect to those readers who have conversion vans but washing up at the sink looking out of [...]
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If you’ve ever questioned whether one person can make change happen or make a difference in more lives than just our own, watch this:
Then ask yourself – “what makes me unstoppable?” I’d love to hear your answer:-)
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I’m having another 50-something birthday today. 58 to be exact and I have to say – glad to be here:-) I remember the days when all of my friends were young and not even aware of any age on the other side of 30. Then the years flew by and 50-something crept silently into [...]
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OK, now don’t say I didn’t warn you but this video will melt your heart as little UK songbird Hollie Steel gets a case of the nerves during her performance in the semi-finals. But surprisingly, she got a second chance from none other than tough as nails Simon! He really has a heart:-) [...]
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