How can someone who's 40 years old suddenly reach their potential? At the moment I'm working as a claims adjuster with people 10 years younger than me. I'm drinking every day and my marriage is not in trouble, but my wife is definitely unhappy. I have a job and a wife and am middle class, so I hope my question isn't perceived as Whinerfilter - I am, for the most part very fortunate. Are there examples of people turning it around at 40? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 27, 2009 - 40 answers

How can I find/identify people who are open to dating rather than just hookups? I'm interested in dating, but I'm not interested in hookups or one-night stands. It's difficult for me to find guys who are on the same page. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 24, 2008 - 27 answers

Have you ever known someone with so much artistic potential, who does nothing with it? [more inside]
posted by self on May 25, 2008 - 52 answers

My 11 lb rib roast is about to be finished early (4:00 for a 6:30 dinner). The roast is currently out of the oven, wrapped in foil and a towel, sitting at 115 degrees. [more inside]
posted by donpardo on Dec 24, 2007 - 10 answers

How do you keep from feeling guilty that you didn't "live up to your potential"? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 7, 2007 - 33 answers

How dangerous is the business end of a Macbook MagSafe laptop power cable to a small child? [more inside]
posted by Caviar on Apr 11, 2007 - 25 answers