Entering Spring. Awakenings after a seemingly endless sleep.
Entering Midlife. Wishing for sleep that’s encumbered by seemingly endless awakenings.
Beholding Spring. Air laced with lilac as budding leaves shimmer.
Beholding Midlife. Doubt encircling dreams as the present clouds the future.
Menopause. Who the hell cares.
1) He: “What’s some good advice for men living with menopausal women?”
She: “Say, ‘yes dear’. Always. No matter what. Forever.”
2) He: “How can we help men understand menopause?”
She: “Sit in a sauna for 8 hours. Then answer questions like, ‘What’s wrong with you?”.. and listen to well intended comments like, ‘Why don’t you just go for a walk…or… Maybe you should go for a quick workout at the gym.”
3) He: “How can we men cope with our wives menopause?”
She: “Keep an emergency kit with you at all times consisting of towels, ice packs and Snickers…that’s for you…add Butterfingers to the mix and it’s a date night”
4) He: “Some men say menopause is making their wives ‘nuts’. Any tips?”
She: “Add apples, celery, mayo and served chilled. Another date night.”
5) He: “Are there any special menopause products that would help?”
She: “See #3.”
6) He: “What should a man never say when his wife is in menopause?”
She: “We’re out of Snickers.”
6) He: “You know, I’m feeling more confused now, than I was at the beginning of this interview…”
She: “Then I have done my job well and welcome you into just one of the 35 symptoms of menopause. For more advise and info go to: www.planetsweetpea.com!
