I was watching a television programme last night, when on comes an advertisement, clearly aimed at the over 50’s. I was stunned because the people in the commercial look well over 80! I […]
What You Should Stop Doing When You Are 50
The Art of Being Content
I was going to call this piece “Happiness is Overrated,” but that sounded a bit defeatist and I wondered if it would put people off reading it. “Roll up, roll up to […]
The importance of hobbies …and Andy’s Art!
I’m not very artistic. I secretly hoped I might have been a creative sort, considering my lack of any ability in science and the whole maths debacle, (see my ‘Being Bad at […]
52 things I have learnt in 52 years
1. Lancôme Hypnose is the best mascara. Stop wasting money trying other brands. 2. Never ever make a decision when you are angry. 3. Walk away from people who are tough to be […]
Positivity
I think I’m generally quite a positive person and my outlook is usually sunny. I’m not talking about being ‘happy’ in this context, as I think that is an entirely different concept […]
A Kite Surfing Widow
My husband Andy is a very keen kite surfer and I’m often asked if I mind that he spends most of his spare time in the sea, and the answer is no […]
Exercise for Life
One morning last week as I pulled on my trainers, I realised that I have been exercising for 32 years. 32!! At school I was not interested in any kind of sport […]
The Death of Dieting
I have dieted my whole life. Not constantly of course, but there is always an event on the horizon to lose a few pounds for. Upcoming family occasions, weddings, Christmas, birthdays and […]
