A funny thing just happened to me, well not that funny. I just passed the 50 year mark. To be exact my 51st. On my way to the second century of my life. I don’t feel a half century old. Why it seems like just yesterday I couldn’t wait until I turned 21. Now that number is so far down the other side of the hill I can’t see it any longer. It is good to know that I am not alone, most of my friends are just around the corner from turning 50.

For my birthday I ask for this new book that I saw on one of the morning news shows. It is called Coming of Age…All Over again, The Ultimate Midlife Handbook, written by Kate Klimo and Buffy Shutt. These two women have been friends since their first day of college, they have kept in touch with each other and confided in each other over the years. Now they are faced with new questions and problems that they, like most of us have to deal with. All though I have not finished the book, I would like to recommend it for every woman facing the dreaded age of 50. They suggest that you take the book slow and take notes to really get what you need from the book. It is funny, informational and makes you think about your future.