A midlife woman trying new things, making memories, and refusing to be bored!
I’m Kari, known as Mimi to my grandkids. I’m in my early 50s, downsizing my life, preparing to move into a multigenerational family home, and filling this chapter with books, hobbies, pets, family, and new things to try.
Mimi Has a Life is where I’m writing it all down: what I’m reading, what I’m trying, what I’m learning, what I’m letting go of, and what I want to remember.
My Books & Audiobooks
I’ve been keeping a Notion list of the books I’ve read, listened to, want to read, and sometimes abandoned along the way. [see image below]
Most of my reading lately is through audiobooks, and I like keeping little notes about what stood out, what I liked, what annoyed me, and what I want to remember.
Just a quick warning: I added a “My Thoughts” column to the list, and some of those notes may include spoilers. If you like going into books completely blind, you may want to skip that column until after you’ve read the book.
Check out the Books & Audiobooks Page to see what I’m reading now and what’s on deck next!
My Hobbies After 50 to Find What I Love in Midlife
Other than work, I have a lot of time that is dedicated to myself. I work from home and I love keeping myself busy in the evenings before bed. My hobby page will introduce you to some hobbies I’m currently doing, what I’ve tried but didn’t stick with, and plans for the future.
I would love to be an inspiration for others to try new ways of relaxing in your self-care era. If you think I’m missing out on something, let me know what I should try!
Check out the Hobbies After 50 Page to see what I’m working on and have planned!
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My ‘The Killer Isn’t Alice’ Saga & Tips
I did not start off great with this Murder Mystery. So, I want to share some tips for anyone that attempts this puzzle and for myself if I do more of these later. Tips for Solving a Murder Mystery Puzzle 1. Read All The Clues BEFORE Starting! I started marking off names with clues 1…
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My Latest Brain-Exercising Hobby
I fell for a social media trend, I think. But, I couldn’t resist because I LOVE LOGIC PUZZLES! This is one of the most original and time-consuming puzzle book to find a killer. I’ve seen my whole family’s names, except my grand-daughter. But, I’m still hoping I’ll run across it. I’m only on the 3rd…
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My Favorite Books of 2026 (so far)
5-Star Books for a New Reader in Midlife A few months ago, I wasn’t really reading at all. Every time I picked up a book, I’d read a few pages and either fall asleep or realize my mind had wandered somewhere else. Then I discovered audiobooks. Since then, I’ve listened to more than 50 books…
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Why I Started ‘Mimi Has A Life’ Blog
I started Mimi Has a Life because I wanted a place to write down this strange, full, interesting season of my life. I’m in my early 50s. I live alone right now, but that is changing. I’m preparing to downsize, sell my house, and eventually move into a multigenerational family life with my son’s family…