This website is dedicated to all of us who are convinced that middle age is neither the beginning nor the end of life, but exactly what it is, the middle of life. We understand that a midlife crisis is really a midlife opportunity. But for most of us, middle age is poorly defined, poorly understood, and feared. When we decide we're middle-aged, it's with resignation, not pleasure. That's not simply a misunderstanding, it's wrong and potentially damaging to you now and in your future. There's one nice thing about middle age, you don't have to be like everyone else. You're old enough to know that and young enough to act on it.

I also offer three other free websites that provide commentary without advertising or sales. Living Reed offers very brief essays that can appeal to people at any age. Caña Viva is exactly the same, but in Spanish. Finally, Retirement Wave focuses on retirement overseas.

You are welcome! I hope you find the site of good use.

Bob Adams

Definition - For starters, when or what is "middle age"? In a Time of Terrorism - Dealing with the effects of war and terrorism on our lives. Danger of Drowning - Dealing with emotions in a midlife crisis. Wake Up! - Coming to terms with your body successfully. Ten Insights from Middle-age - We learn a few things along the way. The Importance of Failure - Failure is not the opposite of success. Retirement - Taking a new approach for a new generation. Inspiration - Thoughts to inspire in times of need.

Men-Women-Marriage - The biggest midlife crisis. Time versus Age - You have a lot more time than you think. Starting Over - A model for a starting new career, a new business, or a new life. Advice - Taking our own advice is sometimes the best. A Profile of the 40's - A site visitor's submission. Ten Irritations of Middle-age - It ain't all fun and games. How We Age - A major study of 1200 people over 43 years. Tension Tamers - Combining fun, inspiration, and understanding. The Quest and the Crisis - A site visitor's poem.