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Middle aged woman? You must read...
« on: Aug 18th, 2005, 12:38pm » |
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...this.
If you're facing menopause, an empty nest, caring for your parents, raising another batch of kids, been married for more than 15 years...
...or in my case, all of the above... 
do yourself a favor and read The Interuption of Everything by Terry McMillan.
(It wouldn't hurt for some of you younger sisters to read it, too... a nice peek ahead. LOL)
This book gave me the kick in the ass I needed (but didn't even know I needed) to get the hell ON with my life. It's a great read, with some good "get real" lessons.
estrogen impaired and ...whew...is it HOT in here or am I on FIRE? ~nani
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Re: Middle aged woman? You must read...
« Reply #1 on: Aug 18th, 2005, 2:01pm » |
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Girl, you MUST be talking to me  . I will put this book on the top of my reading list (in fact, I may just squeeze it in before I finish what I'm reading now). Quote: This book gave me the kick in the ass I needed (but didn't even know I needed) to get the hell ON with my life. It's a great read, with some good "get real" lessons.
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And by the way, you're the only one on this site who has my permission to "kick my ass", cause if it comes from you, it must be for a good reason. 
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edited to add: ...and yes, its HOT in here!
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Re: Middle aged woman? You must read...
« Reply #2 on: Aug 18th, 2005, 2:13pm » |
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Here we go girls! Maybe this will help
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Re: Middle aged woman? You must read...
« Reply #3 on: Aug 18th, 2005, 2:15pm » |
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Sandy...what I need is a walk in freezer...
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Re: Middle aged woman? You must read...
« Reply #4 on: Aug 18th, 2005, 2:16pm » |
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I shall order this book for my older sister...
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Re: Middle aged woman? You must read...
« Reply #5 on: Aug 18th, 2005, 2:22pm » |
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Oh Nani you are costing me a fortune!! LOL
I went to have a look .. and ordered it and then I saw another book and ordered that too.. and.. same old same old!
I'll wite you a list of books I've loved reading over the last few weeks soon, I've read some real crackers that I know you will love.
Thanks for this by the way!
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Re: Middle aged woman? You must read...
« Reply #6 on: Aug 18th, 2005, 2:44pm » |
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Re: Middle aged woman? You must read...
« Reply #7 on: Aug 18th, 2005, 2:46pm » |
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I will be 40... I mean 20 X 2 in 4 days... when will I menopause? 
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Re: Middle aged woman? You must read...
« Reply #8 on: Aug 18th, 2005, 2:54pm » |
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on Aug 18th, 2005, 2:46pm, rextangle wrote:I will be 40... I mean 20 X 2 in 4 days... when will I menopause? |
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Rex I will be naughty at 40 soon too!! LOL
Lets show the world we mean business okay?!!
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Re: Middle aged woman? You must read...
« Reply #9 on: Aug 18th, 2005, 3:48pm » |
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Wait: Middle-aged wimmins know how to read? Who knew? 
/ducking, LMAO, running zig-zags and diving for cover...
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Re: Middle aged woman? You must read...
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buzz off, boys.....try READING the title of this thread
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Re: Middle aged woman? You must read...
« Reply #11 on: Aug 18th, 2005, 3:55pm » |
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Its not menopause its menwilrun.
Make room frank Im right behind ya
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Re: Middle aged woman? You must read...
« Reply #12 on: Aug 18th, 2005, 4:19pm » |
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on Aug 18th, 2005, 3:55pm, ghost62 wrote:Its not menopause its menwilrun.
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Sounds about right.. one of you always has his head up the others ar 
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Re: Middle aged woman? You must read...
« Reply #13 on: Aug 18th, 2005, 4:48pm » |
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I have that book already....bought it while I was out picking up some douche
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Re: Middle aged woman? You must read...
« Reply #14 on: Aug 18th, 2005, 4:56pm » |
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on Aug 18th, 2005, 4:48pm, Jonny wrote:| I have that book already....bought it while I was out picking up some douche |
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For some strange reason I actually BELIEVE this.....
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Re: Middle aged woman? You must read...
« Reply #15 on: Aug 18th, 2005, 5:33pm » |
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Rextangle..........dear, it is a WIMMEN'S ONLY affliction.know how we know?? It's got MEN in it!!!!!!!!!!!
Nani.this is good. I often reference the Sandwich Generation...caught between our aging parents and our maturing (but not as close as they think they are) offspring. This is us.....and it isnt always easy. Thqakes love, and energy, and love, and strength, and love......and, and.well, I think we get the gist.
Personally. I cant wait to reach the "Lazing on the Beach phase of my life"............coz, THEN, I'll have time to read this and many other books on my list.... 
Steady on.............
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Re: Middle aged woman? You must read...
« Reply #16 on: Aug 18th, 2005, 5:41pm » |
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on Aug 18th, 2005, 5:33pm, Cathi04 wrote:| I often reference the Sandwich Generation. |
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Stop complaining and try a damn salad....LMAO
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Re: Middle aged woman? You must read...
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Rex I will be naughty at 40 soon too!! LOL
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A-Ha! Only 22 more days Helen! You'll have to plan something totally outrageous!
You know 40 is not even a woman's halfway mark while most men at 30 have passed any mark that they ever could have made in life (except for the marks they leave on trees and underwear!) 
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Re: Middle aged woman? You must read...
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on Aug 18th, 2005, 5:41pm, Jasmyn wrote:| most men at 30 have passed any mark that they ever could have made in life (except for the marks they leave on trees and underwear!) |
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Oh sure, tell us what that stink is on the string of the thong?
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Re: Middle aged woman? You must read...
« Reply #19 on: Aug 18th, 2005, 7:44pm » |
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on Aug 18th, 2005, 5:46pm, Jonny wrote:
Oh sure, tell us what that stink is on the string of the thong?
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Jonny, did no one tell you? Do not smell Chucks thong
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« Reply #20 on: Aug 18th, 2005, 7:49pm » |
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THONGS!?!
Underwear from Hell! is what those are. Please go back to I am bored.com, Jonny. *smile*
Back to the subject - Thanks, Nani. I'll make a visit to Amazon.com. Right up my alley - menopause AND empty-nest syndrome.
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LMAO....Andrea
Kris....your old.....LOL
Im going to sleep now, I will keep all you gals in my dreams
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Re: Middle aged woman? You must read...
« Reply #22 on: Aug 18th, 2005, 8:28pm » |
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Can ya give it to me in a nutshell....? I am so busy... caring for elderley parent.... empty nesting... mennooooopooooosing, caring for another batch of kids and stessing out over GRAVE SITES LOL.... that I don't have time for reading..... whats the book about???
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Re: Middle aged woman? You must read...
« Reply #23 on: Aug 18th, 2005, 11:35pm » |
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on Aug 18th, 2005, 8:28pm, Ree wrote:| I don't have time for reading..... whats the book about??? |
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Mostly, it's about how we end up resenting the fact that we don't have time to read a book, yet we don't make time to read a book. She says it in a much more entertaining way, however.
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Re: Middle aged woman? You must read...
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on Aug 18th, 2005, 5:33pm, Cathi04 wrote: I often reference the Sandwich Generation...caught between our aging parents and our maturing (but not as close as they think they are) offspring.
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So, Cathi...since I'm raising my grandkids...am I a Club sandwich?
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