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My youngest will graduate from college in May, next week my daughter will move into a new apartment and I will have been married 25 years this September. The quintessential midlife life. So, what’s my crisis?

What I find most alarming about being in my 50s is not my neck, face wrinkles or my sore knees but how much of my life is behind me, causing a reexamination of who I am, what I want and what is next?

Answering “What’s next?” is my crisis.

I’ve recently said to my husband more than once, “We should sell our house” and he replies, “And move where?” He’s not wrong. Where to? What’s next?

But hey, I’m not having a crisis. Doesn’t a crisis happen TO you? A health issue, a breakup, the death of a loved one, is a crisis. If you are the one making the decision to change your life, isn’t that simply a transition, a progression, an evolution?

Isn’t a midlife crisis when your 50 something self finally protests by having an affair, getting a red Corvette, or tattooing a body part? Maybe not.

My husband and I spent decades raising a family, building a home and two businesses; and now as I surface from all the craziness and daily demands, I wonder if what we built no longer suits us. Most days I’m completely fine but there are some moments I feel an itch I just can’t scratch.

“Is this it?”

I think what I’m feeling is left out. Midlife FOMO. My kids are moving on and I’m staying put. No exciting new job or cool digs in the city or trekking through Europe or grad school.

I tell my kids their life can be anything they want it to be. I say things like…

“You’re the director of your life! Write your own script.”

“Live your dream!”

“The world is your oyster!”

Maybe I need to listen to my own advice. What’s next can be anything I want it to be. 50 is the new 30. I just need to find that pearl in my oyster.

Cheers!
Regina

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SPRING MARKETS

Skippack Village French Market
Saturday, April 30th
10:00AM – 6:00PM

A Celebration of French Culture! Come to the Village and

enjoy an OUTDOOR MARKET with a FRENCH FLAIR.

Food, desserts, hand crafted items, music and more! Details

Life’s Patina Barn Sale

Friday, April 29th – Sunday, May 1st
Willowbrook Farm
Vintage and reclaimed accents & furniture, European imports, architectural salvage, farm animals, fresh flowers, workshops, and artisanal food offerings. Details

83rd Annual Herb Sale

Thursday, May 12th

10:00AM – 1:00PM rain or shine

Meadow at Historic Yellow Springs
Hundreds of culinary and fragrant herb plants will be offered for sale including rare and unusually scented geraniums and salvias. You are encouraged to arrive early as plants do sell out quickly. Details

Chestnut Hill Home & Garden Festival

Sunday, May 1st

The festival will include 150 home & garden vendors along historic Germantown Avenue. Live music, children’s activities, book sale and more! Details

Annual Flea Market
Saturday May 21st
9:00AM - 1:00PM
Bridgeport Fire Co
72 W Fourth St, Bridgeport, PA
Event will be held inside the engine room at the firehouse - rain or shine. Details

East Goshen Township Spring Yard Sale
9:00AM—1:00PM
30+ Yard Sales in EGT Township Bldg and an additional 25+ in East Goshen Township neighborhoods!
Come find a treasure or sell one! Details

Spring Garden Party

Saturday, May 14th
Noon-8:00PM

Spring Arts district in Callowhill, Philadelphia

At this outside, block-party style market, directly benefiting visual artists and craftspeople, dozens of artists and local organizations will activate the parking lot between Buttonwood and Hamilton Streets in the adjacent lot next to the new Love City Brewing Co. All sales will go directly to the participating vendors. Details.

SPRING FLINGS

PHS Pop Up Beer Gardens

Visitors are welcome to experience the garden's unique blend of horticulture and culinary arts and to explore the newly designed site with an abundance of blooming, beautiful plants.

PHS Pop Up Garden at Manayunk

PHS Pop Up Garden on South Street

Haverford Spring Fest

May 14th

Two stages, one indoor and the other outside, feature music all day for free. Food, beer garden, crafters and children’s activities. Details

Ardmore Outdoor Beer Fest- 50+ Craft Beer Vendors
Sat May 21st, 1:00PM

Live from Schauffele Plaza - Across from Ardmore Music Hall

Live music from Dad & Company (funk, soul & Grateful Dead tunes)

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SUMMER VIBES

Philadelphia Flower Show: In Full Bloom

June 11th-19th

FDR Park

Acres of grand floral gardens and breathtaking landscapes, exhibits, shopping, dining, and more! Details

Moonlight Kayak Tours

Saturday, June 11th, 8:00PM

Let the moon guide you on a tour of the tidal Schuylkill River. Hidden River Outfitters leads this professionally guided tour of the tidal Schuylkill which includes equipment rental, instructions on how to paddle and safely operate the kayak, and a little over an hour out on the river. Details

Wayne Music Festival

June 11th
Downtown Wayne
The event attracts more than 10,000 people each year to enjoy a wide range of musical genres and artists from all over the country. The Wayne Music Festival highlights local and regional acts, as well as over 75 local restaurants and vendors. Details

HORSING AROUND

29th Willowdale Steeplecase

May 14th

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44th Winterthur Point-to-Point

May 8th
Wilmington

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The Devon Horse Show & Country Fair

May 26th–June 5th

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91st Radnor Hunt Races

May 21st

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LOCAL FREE RESOURCES

Parental Death Grief Virtual Workshop

Tuesday, May 3rd, 6:30PM

For a child, the death of a parent changes their worldview and shapes the adults they become. As a child matures and develops, their grief becomes a part of them, and many individuals re-grieve this death at other milestones throughout their lives. Come together with other adults who have experienced the death of a parent in childhood to gain support and share how this loss has impacted their life experiences. This session is open to adults ages 23 and older whose parent died while they were a child. Mental health professionals are also welcome to join the discussion. Register by Friday, April 29. Details

Finding Laughter in Recovery with Tiffany Jenkins
Saturday, April 30th, 7:30PM, Virtual

Tiffany Jenkins is an author, speaker, and podcaster in recovery who speaks about topics like addiction, motherhood, marriage, and mental health. Register today!

Empowered Girls, Empower Girls Summit 2022

Saturday, May 7th

11:00AM to 5:00PM

West Chester University

We all know the pressures of being a teen girl in today’s world are vastly different than they once were. Young women in every community struggle with self-confidence, body image, social bullying, and mental health. They need our help!

This past year has proven especially challenging for all. Nearly half of parents surveyed say that their teen has shown signs of new or worsening mental health conditions! Parents report an almost 40% increase in anxiety and 31% increase in depression among their teen daughters. (C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, National Poll on Children’s Health, Volume 38, Issue 2)

Girls Spark was created by and for teen girls. This is FREE to ATTEND for all girls ages 13-18.

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The Baldwin School develops bright, talented girls into confident, accomplished women with vision, global understanding and the determination to make enduring contributions to the world.

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Join us for an in-person Open House (Nursery-grade 1) on
May 14 at 9:30 am.

Explore our 18-acre campus at this free experiential event for 2-6-year-olds and their grown-ups!

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