"In-betweenness is a fundamental condition of our times." ~ Homi K. Bhabha While more of a cultural reference than an age reference, Bhabha's quotation offers a provocative invitation. Midlife is another sort of in-betweenness. A liminal period that is abstract and undefinable in so many ways. Maybe all of life is liminal. Maybe in-betweenness is all we ever know... ...
Midlife transition
Midlife Fitness Could Slow Brain Aging
I have some inspiring news to share, midlife companions. Midlife paunch and a finicky g.i. system prompted my re-commitment to personal fitness several years ago, but I've stuck with my improved midlife fitness regimen and far healthier nutritional habits because of the many additional benefits I've experienced. My allergies have dramatically improved, energy levels are up and chronic back pain ...
Moustache
Approximately nine weeks. Mowed twice so far, and a third time after this photo. Salt and pepper. Wiry white whiskers make it easier to purchase booze without having to produce an ID. Slightly curved mustache makes my bride laugh. Makes me laugh. Like a goofy character in a children's book. And then my laughing bride stops laughing and reminds me that I said I would mow it. Soon. I will... ...
Fall, Fail, Freedom
[pullquote]It will protect you from nothing. It is a tool for falling. For failure. But also for freedom. For living.[/pullquote] I'm not a skateboarder. Never was. Grew up in the country. Too many dirt roads. Too much snow and ice. Too many competing rushes/dangers to lust after for asphalt surfing to offer any real allure. I'm also not a parent. A son, yes. But not a father. So no procreation ...
Fly
"If you want to fly, you have to give up the things that weigh you down." ~ Toni Morrison ...
Embrace Age
"It it pointless to fight or to flee from anything. It is also futile to run after anything." ~ Master Taisen Deshimaru ...