Guest guest Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 > I've seen two shows lately that went on and on about how mid-life is a > great time for women. Just last week Oprah had a whole show on > how great menopause will be.... > ÿ > Puhleeeeeeeze! > > I've had a few thoughts of my own and would like to share them with you. > Whether you are pushing 40, 50, 60 (or maybe even just pushing your luck) > you'll probably relate. > ÿ > Mid-life is when the growth of hair on our legs slows down. > This gives us plenty of time to care for our newly acquired mustache. > ÿ > Mid-life is when you can stand naked in front of a mirror > and you can see your rear without turning around. > ÿ > Mid-life is when you go for a mammogram and you realize that this is the > only time someone will ask you to appear topless. > ÿ > In mid-life your memory starts to go. In fact the only thing we can > retain is water. > ÿ > Mid-life means that your Body By Jake now includes Legs By Rand McNally > -- more red and blue lines than an accurately scaled map of Wisconsin. > ÿ > Mid-life means that you become more reflective... You start pondering the > " big " questions. What is life? Why am I here? > How much Healthy Choice ice cream can I eat before it's no longer a > healthy choice? > ÿ > But mid-life also brings with it an appreciation for what is important. > ÿ > We realize that breasts sag, hips expand and chins double, > but our loved ones make the journey worthwhile. > Would any of you trade the knowledge that you have now > for the body you had way back when? > ÿ > Maybe our bodies simply have to expand to hold all the wisdom and love > we've acquired. > ÿ > > That's my philosophy and I'm sticking to it! > > > > REMEMBER: " Stressed " spelled backward is " desserts. " > Send this to four women and you will lose two pounds. Send > > this to all the women you know (or ever knew), and you will lose 10 > pounds. If you delete this message, you will gain 10 pounds immediately. > > (That's why I had to pass this on-I didn't want to risk it! > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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