Midlife Maverick

The Gift Of An Ordinary Day

Give yourself the gift of seven minutes and watch this beautiful video of best-selling author Katrina Kenison reading to a group from her latest book “The Gift of an Ordinary Day”.  [tweetmeme]
I dare you not to be emotionally moved! I was very touched!
What effect did the Katrina’s words have on you? Please leave a comment…

Midlife Dating Advice From The Dating Goddess

My special guest on this interview is the Dating Goddess, a midlife woman who, after her husband of 20 years surprised her with a divorce announcement at age 48, turned her search for her next mate into an adventure. She chronicled her lessons, insights, stories and advice in her popular blog, Adventures in Delicious Dating [...]

How To Strengthen Your Relationship Or Marriage In Midlife

Statistics show middle age is a peak period for divorce. Midlife crisis affects both men and women causing relationship problems and breakdowns. In this post I explore the possible reasons for this and seven ways to protect your relationship.

Accessing The Spirit Of The Lap

My youngest Herbie, aged nine, has recently come back from hospital after having a little operation and, because of his need for some extra special attention; he’s made me aware of an important ritual in our family and its deeper meaning. As soon as Tor or I sit down, he sits in our laps. For [...]