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27
Dec

A lovely letter and a book for Christmas

A girlfriend sent me an interesting looking book for a Christmas gift. I’ve only read the first chapter so far and I’m looking forward to getting out in the back tomorrow, under the big bush-lemon tree, and knocking off at least half of it. Girl Group Confidential: The Ultimate Guide to Starting, Running and Enjoying …

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13
Nov

Save me from varicose veins!

I have a good reason why I won’t be wearing my shorts this summer. Pity. I have lived in shorts from November  to March for years, only occasionally exchanging them for matador pants or baggy mid-calf trousers. But this year when I looked at my legs I almost passed out. What happened to me? Varicose …

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27
Oct

What can I do with my hair?

We all know the quote: “Time waits for no man.” Believe me, it waits for no woman, either. It’s not as though I’m telling you something you don’t know. Aging is a fact of life, and as we age, our bodies change. But most of the changes are ones we’ve come to expect – slowing …

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