It has been a lovely hot bank holiday weekend, and determined to make the most of it, this morning we decided to dig our bikes out of the garage and go for […]
A Summer Cycle in The New Forest
Never Diet Again
All my life I have hated the concept of dieting. I’ve never been really overweight, but at various times I have wished I could lose a pound or two, (or 9 or […]
Ageing Beautifully
Recently I posted on this blog about how much I’m enjoying being in my 50’s. I was quite pleased with the finished article, and thought I had made the points quite well. […]
My First Year Blogging
On 30 July, my blog will be a year old. Happy birthday Somekindof50! 96 posts have been published over the last 12 months, and at any one time, there are about 30 more […]
On Being A Mum
Both my children are at home at the moment for a whole month, which is a highly unusual event given that they are now coming 20 and 23 years old. I’m absolutely […]
50 Things I Would Like To Tell My Younger Self
It’s my birthday next weekend, and I’m also coming up to my first year blogging anniversary. One of my favourite posts from this first year has been 52 Things I Have Learnt […]
50 Things You Can Do To Help The Environment
Like many of us, I realise that I have been burying my head in the sand for far too long about the state of our planet. Recently, with the help of some […]
Why You Should Try Online Dating
A few weeks ago, someone asked me how I met my husband Andy and seemed genuinely surprised when I explained that we met on Match.com. Isn’t that where everyone meets these days? […]
Mr & Mrs Hapless On Holiday
If you have read any of the posts on this blog, I hope your perception of me will be that I am a positive person. Indeed, I like to think of myself […]
A Long Haul Flight
Yesterday morning about 3:30am, my alarm went off and I awoke with a single, perfect thought: Holiday! I got myself ready, and about 3:45am woke Andy. We were in the car and […]
