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In praise of A Certain Age

Posted on May 10, 2020 by

“Not too bad for an Old Bird?” my question to BB was rhetorical: I felt fabulous. Older, better? Not quite better, but different – fabulous is allowed. The necessary mindshift for women of a certain age has to be in … Continue reading →

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Hello to half a century (and then some).

Posted on May 7, 2018 by

Fifty-five is not an insubstantial age but not as old as I hope to be one day – assuming I will remain in fine fettle of course. This year’s birthday celebrations extended to before and beyond the day itself and … Continue reading →

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Brighton: a weekend away with the Boss

Posted on November 19, 2017 by

He proposed the idea with such excitement and enthusiasm that I felt guilty saying no. It just didn’t feel right, didn’t strike the right chord. No brought dismay and disappointment to his face and for several days he tried to … Continue reading →

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Beauty: a work in progress

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

My birthday fell due last week, and as all birthdays do, it fell, took place and passed.  But this nonentity of a birthday, ostensibly a nothing year, arrived on an ill-wind, one that ruffled my middleageing feathers in most unexpected … Continue reading →

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