This is a fascinating analysis on the gradual development of medieval thought focusing on particular on the rise of the ascending theory of governance and how mediaeval thought far from being fossilised and an antiquarian provides the genetic link modern notions of democracy and civic rights.

#books #reading #history #middleage #politicalhistory

True Middle Age: when you can tell the weather is changing because *different* parts of your body hurt.

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Why the fightback against Reform must involve the middle-aged, fed-up workers of Britain

Millions of people aged 50 to 64 are out of work – sidelined by sickness, care duties or ageism. If Labour can’t convince them they’re a priority, Farage will step in, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian
I'm in my 40s and somehow it is still slightly jarring when someone refers to me as a "man" rather than a "guy"... #MiddleAge

One thing nobody prepares you for in mid-life is just how bland things become.

You’ve heard your favorite song a billion times. Know every word of your favorite movie. You’ve fought every battle a thousand times.

Everything is as it has been and little is novel.

#aging #middleAge #midLife #genX

As a #middleage guy who's lived all over the US I've often struggled with the process of making new male #friends well I'm pleased to report that I had a 2nd man-date last night that felt very #healthy the challenge for me has always been the feeling of needing to bond over #toys #sports #booze etc. & this time #conversation & #curiosity about another #human was enough. thought I'd #share as I can't be the only one that is looking for #community
If I’m being honest, I don’t really care about going to movies unless I can pause it to pee half way through. #middleage