Back in the day, I had a black leather motorcycle jacket painted up in the usual punk style: Big back patch, studs, spikes, chains, the works. I'm older now, and I'd like to keep the jacket while getting rid of the youthful excess that covers it. How do I rehabilitate my old leather jacket? [more inside]
posted by lekvar on Sep 10, 2009 - 11 answers

Are there any online resources where I can find photos of women my age, dressed well? I'd like to get some updated ideas of what kinds of clothes look good on a 40-something woman of average (I think) weight. [more inside]
posted by TochterAusElysium on Jul 11, 2007 - 20 answers

Help me find love/sex/companionship. Here's a summary of my situation with more detail to follow inside: I'm middle-aged, male and heterosexual, haven't been involved in a serious relationship in five years, haven't slept with anyone in over a year, am formally disabled and mobility-impaired and use a cane, rely on social security disability income during this period while I use the related Medicare coverage to have several major joints replaced, am a native of the city I live in but have lived here this time around for only the last two years. [more inside]
posted by Ethereal Bligh on Oct 14, 2006 - 47 answers

About 5 years ago I saw a very funny, possibly fake documentary about middle aged singles looking for romance, but I have no idea what the title of the film could be. Help! [more inside]
posted by maryh on Sep 7, 2006 - 4 answers

Should I go back to school at 40, and get that degree? [more inside]
posted by TochterAusElysium on Jul 31, 2006 - 28 answers