Tales from the Middle Ages
The empty nest: Sending kids off to college presents a good opportunity for needed changes
This is the summer of separation for some parents. I’m not talking about divorce but rather college. I’m talking about how some graduated high school seniors are heading off to college at the end of August, leaving parents as “empty nesters.” Suddenly husbands and...
Middle age guy hair dilemma: Dye or no dye
My wife was on my case about it for weeks. “You really do need a haircut,” she said, noting how it was hanging over my ears and ragged around the back of my neck. The question I’ve been thinking about lately, though, is more age-related – something that a...
Columnist: Finding, making B.F.F. (Best Friends Forever) gets harder as you grow older
Having and keeping good friends in middle age can be compared to maintaining a garden. How's your friendship garden? Is it healthy, vibrant, blossoming with a variety of interesting, beautiful and food-generating plants? Or is it woefully unattended, fallow and full...
Taking off with the guys at times is just what the doctor ordered
Men tend to paint themselves into a corner when it comes to dedicating time for themselves and their buddies. They hurt themselves by failing to take the time to decompress, clear their head, and rejuvenate. I was doing that for several years, particularly when I was...
A great catch!
Guys: Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness
The following story was sent to me by Tom McDonald, an old high school buddy. Maybe some of you have read this before, but it's worth repeating and really food for thought -- especially for middle age guys.A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some...
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