Exploring Creativity Later in Life
Rich Karlgaard’s Late Bloomers: The Power of Patience in a World Obsessed with Early Achievement was not exactly the book I thought it was going to be, but it was still an interesting an instructive read. The fault of it … Continued
I just want to do a quick follow-up to my review of Midlife: A Philosophical Guide, part of which attempted to define when midlife happens. Joe Pinsker, in his article in The Atlantic, “When Does Someone Become ‘Old’?” similarly explores … Continued
Certainly, in naming this blog what I have, I am interested in what (if anything) midlife means and how to successfully navigate it. Kieran Setiya, who teaches Philosophy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in his book, Midlife: A Philosophical … Continued
I came across an article in The Creativity Post which asks “What Happens When People Are Intentionally More Open to New Experiences?” This post is an interesting follow-up to the Psychology Today article about Six Ways Traveling Can Boost Your … Continued
For my 40th birthday, I went to the Burger Bar in Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. I wasn’t in Vegas for some exciting trip across the country to celebrate a milestone birthday. I was, improbably, living there at the time. … Continued
I titled this blog This Creative Midlife because I am approaching 50 and am looking to ensure that my remaining years are fulfilling ones. Recently, I have become more interested in a variety of creative activities and believe that creativity … Continued