June 5, 2006 was my 45th birthday. I consider that about half-cooked in human terms. Thinking that I probably shouldn’t assume that I’ll live beyond the age of 90 (although good health would keep me interested for as long as I get), it struck me that it was way past time to get it together.

If I’m now in the “second half,” I better get to whatever it is that’s been on the back burner…dreamed about but not enacted, planned but not executed.

I had an eventful and varied summer that nudged me bumpily, emotionally, but steadfastly in the direction of my intentions. Although it’s now four months beyond the promise I made to myself, I can see that I am finally incorporating the changes that will make my life better all around.

So, today I formally launch the “Fearless & Fabulous Project: Creative Maneuvers at Midlife.” I do this for my own amusement and gratification certainly, but I believe I am not alone in my view of life at this arbitrary mid-section. If I could help others to create lives filled with passion, fun and fulfillment, I would have honored deep wishes harbored for more than seven years.

I believe many of us hold our collective breath waiting for the perfect moment for our true and bright lives to begin. Today I exhale….

I invite you to play along with me…this is going to be fun.