Midlife’s A Trip

More Karen’s Favorites from Britain’s Got Talent

Posted on 30. May, 2009 by Karen.

11 year old Aiden Davis is a star in the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent. Have to say that the UK has some off-the-chart talented kids. Watch Aiden and see if you agree with me!

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Karen’s Favorites from “Britain’s Got Talent” Finals

Posted on 29. May, 2009 by Karen.

I’ve become a huge fan of the UK talent show “Britain’s Got Talent” – the place where Simon hung out before American Idol. This week are the semi-finals and I’ve been watching via You Tube.  Since the finals are tomorrow, I thought I share my favorites here on Midlife’s A Trip. Funny how this show [...]

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Having a Pink Day

Posted on 28. May, 2009 by Karen.

Today I’m sitting at the hospital while a good friend undergoes a mastectomy. The good news is that she’s now out of surgery and the doctor says it went well. The bad news – well today, we just aren’t allowing any bad news in the room.
This is a time for healing thoughts and I’m putting [...]

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My Un-Complaint Against Zappos

Posted on 26. May, 2009 by Karen.

Last week I ordered 2 pairs of black cargo shorts by Jag for the summer that’s finally coming to Michigan.  So why do you need to know this. Work with me here because these black shorts led me to a mind-blowing experience with a little known phenomenon called great customer service.
I placed my order [...]

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Stuff For Sale

Posted on 18. May, 2009 by Karen.

This past weekend was my neighborhood-wide garage sale.  Motivated by the camaraderie and the need to clear some space in my little bungalow, I set up shop with my sister, MenoMom and my niece, the Peanut.
We put together all our collective junk, um I mean treasures. Then we labeled each with a bright pink sticker [...]

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The Peanut on the Law of Attraction

Posted on 16. May, 2009 by Karen.

This weekend is my neighborhood garage sale.  Everyone who was inspired to do spring cleaning has amassed a collection of this, that and the other for sale in their driveway or garage.  My sister and I always share this task so our treasures are now on display waiting for someone to see and appreciate their [...]

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Time to Get Through These Tuff Times

Posted on 15. Apr, 2009 by Karen.

Hope you’ll join me on my first teleseminar.  It’s about how to get through these tough economic times and move into a place of opportunity and hope. Watch the video below for more details.

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Think Green

Posted on 26. Mar, 2009 by Karen.

If you can’t think of a reason to go “green”, watch this beautiful video:

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Lessons from the Universe Revisited

Posted on 21. Mar, 2009 by Karen.

I originally wrote this post last spring as a follow-up to a discussion with my son.  It struck me then (not to make a pun) that the “lessons from the Universe” metaphor worked so well in our mother/son conversation that I should pass it on.  Well, today I’m writing again on this topic today as [...]

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Obama on Tonight

Posted on 20. Mar, 2009 by Karen.

Yesterday morning I woke up thinking I’ve got to watch the President on Jay Leno.  I went to bed thinking there’s something I forgot to do today.  Well you’ve got it right.  I missed the whole interview.  Nothing like a midlife moment.
If you missed this history-making segment of the Tonight Show too, here’s the [...]

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Live Like There’s No Tomorrow

Posted on 19. Mar, 2009 by Karen.

I’m saddened, as many are, by the untimely death of actress, Natasha Richardson at age 45.  When you’re pushing 60 like I am in a few years, you expect to hear about older people passing away.  But it’s always shocking to me when someone dies far too young.
I remember my grandmother used to say [...]

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A Touching Resume for Today’s Job Market

Posted on 18. Mar, 2009 by Karen.

In these tough economic times, millions of people — maybe you or someone you know — are looking for a job.  In the old days before recession, it used to be all about get that old resume out, polish it up with a few latest accomplishments and send it off to an employer you can [...]

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Putting a Gag on the Voice of Doom and Gloom

Posted on 11. Mar, 2009 by Karen.

If you hate your job these days or something else in your life, this video of motivational guru Zig Ziglar is a must-see.  What he points out is that a lot of the “doom and gloom” we experience takes place in the conversations we have with ourselves–not in the outside world.  So if you’re ready [...]

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