Michelle Madhok

Was that a Hot-Flash-Pink? Do You Pink I Should Get Botox? Dear Nail Polish Company, I’ve long been a fan of your cheeky color names. However, now that I’m in my 40’s, I can’t relate to monikers like “Sugar Daddy” or “Ballet Slippers” and your bestseller “Wicked” brings to mind evil stepmothers and green-faced witches — both stereotypes I’m trying to avoid.

Good Advice from a Good Friend "There's this whole feeling that women should be small and quiet and polite, and I don't think that's really gotten us anywhere." - Elisabeth Moss

Duration: Three to 10 years Serves: Most of Generation X Calories: Any calorie consumed after age 40 should be tripled Ingredients · 40- to 49-year-old human (I used a female, but you could conceivably substitute a male — though men are more difficult because they won’t acknowledge they are having a crisis.) · 1/4 cup dashed dreams · 1/2 cup malaise · 3 heaping tablespoons anxiety · 1 spouse/partner (optional) · Pair of crow’s feet Preparation 1. Set up your mise en place.