Working out what we can do now to live longer, in better health and have more fun and adventures along the way
Exam Results Season It’s exam results season in the UK. My granddaughter just got her results and has done brilliantly. (The little worm of ageing doubt creeps in — I bet I couldn’t do all that stuff now.) But I’m dancing around with happiness that her hard work has paid off. I am SO proud of her!! …
On Exams, Ageing and Keeping Your Brain out of an Early Grave Read More »
“Goodness, how time flies.” We’ve all said it. We’re always surprised. But I got into a panic the other day when I was turning out my wardrobe (changing my life à la Marie Kondo) and came across a pair of those lycra shorts — you know those stretchy things you wear for a work out. (It’s the …
Last October, whilst my husband was away, my sister-in-law came to stay with me on my beloved boat. (And yes, it is definitely the most beautiful boat in the world even though it’s lots of hard work). Now us two older women have been known to spend our time comparing knitting as we discuss our …
Two Women in a Boat: Provoking Competition, Disbelief, Amazement and Inspiration Read More »
Bob and his dog: confronting our deepest fears of ageing This is a story about Bob and his dog. It’s a story with a happy ending, but it nearly didn’t turn out that way. There are many people like Bob whose stories don’t have happy endings. Bob’s story resonates with us because it picks up on …
Bob and his dog: a story about confronting our deepest fears Read More »