Hi Georgia,
I peek in on the 20-somethings sometimes, too, and mostly I just wish I could legitimately post with them, LOL! They're a cute, spunky bunch of girls but yes, being in our 40's does have a few advantages; mostly, I think, a little more security in our bodies and our place in the world, if that makes sense.
I'm in a mood, too. I went to my (mumble mumble)-th class reunion events on Friday and Saturday night. Most of the girls there looked like me--pretty darn good, with maybe a few extra pounds around the middle. One gal there has had 5 kids and looks like she's about 32 and wearing size 4 pants (everyone was very envious of her, but she's as sweet and nice as can be). A boy I had a crush on in high school has grown up into a handsome man; he's a police sargeant and in his spare time, plays Christian music on his guitar and sings. And is happily married. Sigh. My hangover is more of the beer-related type, but I do have hazy recollections of quite a few cheese-and-cracker snacks being consumed. I also wore a devastatingly cute necklace that is made of cheap metals and now my chest is rashy and itchy; how could I have forgotten about my metal allergy!???? I AM getting old!
Maybe the 50-somethings peek in here--hopefully they can lend us some of THEIR wisdom!