Comments on: Super Happy Fun News

By: Lori

Lori — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 17:51:23 +0000

The fact that you’ve posted nothing since your reference to this article leads me to believe you’ve walked off a cliff somewhere. Say it isn’t so!

By: Carmi

Carmi — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 04:37:27 +0000

I’m sensing a huge amount of irony in this given Microsoft’s $44.6 billion acquisition “offer” for Yahoo. Both companies, hunter and hunted, are going through their own form of corporate mid-life crisis. So perhaps it’s just as well that Yahoo reported this when it did.

Aside from the fortuitous timing, am I the only one to notice that this is yet another example of watered-down, it’s-so-damn-obvious, Dr. Phil-meets-Oprah “news” that we pretty much already could have figured out for ourselves?

Ellen DeGeneres would be so proud. Perhaps she’ll discuss it on her next show when she isn’t busy dancing with the audience or giving away Roombas.

By: Mary Moon

Mary Moon — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 23:40:15 +0000

Frankly, I thought my forties were fabulous and full of possibility. My fifties are not as friendly, though, and I am having a much harder time with them. But that’s me.

By: Deva

Deva — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 16:47:52 +0000

As a twenty-something, this is really interesting for me to read, if only because it tells me what I have to look forward to. I wonder what, if anything, I can do to stave off middle-age depression?

By: Sharon

Sharon — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 06:47:37 +0000

We saw the story about this on ABC News, and ironically my husband turns 44 on Feb. 22. The ABC piece said exactly what Mari said, that it’s coming to terms with the things we’re not going to accomplish in our lives. In the 20’s and maybe even early 30’s we still believe we might accomplish great things (cure cancer, win Noble Peace Prize, etc.) and then in our 40’s we realize what we need to settle for (decent job, some happiness with our family situation). The amazing thing to me is that this is a worldwide thing, according to the research - not just U.S. or Europe.
I’m only 42, but I’m actually taking comfort in the fact that we’re not alone in these feelings, and in knowing that it will get better. I’m trying to focus on the fact that the curve will be going up from here. As a friend of mine said today in reference to this - it’s like passing thru the Winter Solstice, you know it’s going to get gradually lighter and warmer from here.
I also agree with Lisa - excercise, good diet, and laughs. And Lynda’s right about Vitamin D, too. We live in Wisconsin, and I think every winter I get deficient. If it’s not cloudy and snowing, it’s just to darn cold on the sunny days to get outside and get any sun exposure.

By: John

John — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:26:52 +0000

Yeah. I’m 44. I’ll report back after seeing my shrink tomorrow. I’m keeping in mind Heather’s position on meds. I’ve always resisted, but I dunno anymore. I like Lisa’s comment though — some exercise, good diet, and laughs do wonders. Also social status makes a difference, said another recent article to which I’m not going to link because I’m not feeling so ambitious.

By: minxlj

minxlj — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:29:09 +0000

Hmm very depressing article indeed!

You have so much to be thankful for though Jon, and you get to share it all with us on the ol’ interweb and make us feel good too. I hope that counts for something. Love to all of you xx

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:09:56 +0000

my 53rd birthday is just days away…..there has to be some benefits for getting older. I keep thinking things should get looser and easier to use as you get older, but no says my body at 6 am when I am out running (in California…though we are inland…it’s in the 20’s some mornings, but I love it).

Here’s a fun thought….just think…a hundred years ago, many of us would not be here at our age. We have to remember we are living longer than ever before. Therefore bringing on new and interesting medical and emotional challenges that our forefathers (and mothers) never had to deal with. So let’s just cut ourselves some slack and revel in the fact that as we get older, we are conquering new territory that has not been trampled on before. I can’t wait to see what 100 is like.

Remember to get some sort of vigorous exercise at least every other day, eat lots of fruits and vegies, get plenty of sleep and keep the LAUGHS COMING!!!!!!

WE ARE SCIENTIFIC MIRACLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ugh!

By: Jenn

Jenn — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:44:54 +0000

I read that article and I feel like I can really connect with it even though I am only 31. I have always been told that I act/appear older than my age, maybe that is a bad thing in this situation!

By: southerngirl

southerngirl — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:34:00 +0000

The good news is that your fifties are fabulous!