The Sandwich Years Review – A Great Read
A review of The Sandwich Years by Alana Kirk, a memoir of the writer’s own experience of looking after small children at the same time as caring for her elderly mother.
(Mid)Life
Where are the midlife women in novels?
Christine Webber, author of Who’d Have Thought It ponders the curious absence of midlife women in novels and how she felt compelled to challenge that.
Magnificence in midlife and beyond – what we got up to!
A review of the fabulous Magnificence in Midlife & Beyond event held in London on 12 November 2016. We had a blast!
Giving up on celibacy but not God – a journey of faith and being gay
An anonymous writer tells of giving up on celibacy after a long and painful journey, and finally accepting her gay sexuality, with God’s blessing.
Beautiful lingerie after breast cancer – Millie Lingerie
Sue Pringle is on a mission to enable women to have gorgeous lingerie after breast cancer. The first prototype from Millie Lingerie is in development.
Our dog love affair – who needs kids?
Avril Broadley never wanted a child and is delighted her gorgeous dog fills the hole in her life more usually reserved for one.
The Iron Nun at 86. Sister Madonna Buder
The amazing Sister Madonna Buder is still competing in triathlons at 86 years of age. She’s the running, biking, swimming Iron Nun. What’s your excuse?
Building confidence through changing limiting behaviours
Building confidence can be as easy as changing those limiting behaviours that hold you back. Here are some easy tips to help you up your game.
How To Get The Best Orgasm In Midlife & Beyond
How to get the best orgasm, especially as we get older, using imagination, lube, toys and other products to help get us going!
5 Things That Happen When You Start Pilates
Kelly Vero explains how Pilates has transformed her life in her 40s and talks about the changes it has made to her body and self image.
Do a Bowie! Direct cremation instead of a funeral
You no longer have to have a funeral. You could just plan a direct cremation and then get your mates to have a party later. Why not do a David Bowie?!
“I want balloons” planning Mom’s funeral – with Mom
Judith Henry writes incredibly movingly about planning her Mom’s funeral in her hospital room, to the surprise of her mother’s nurse. Beautiful.
Who am I now? A midlife rant.
An anonymous midlifer laments the current state of play and where she fits in it all. Is this all there is for however much time she has left?
Time for a digital detox?
Are your eyes itchy, burning, or blurry? Shoulders ache from hunching over a computer? Are you checking your phone constantly? Time for a digital detox!
Life after breast cancer – does my bum look big in this?
The wonderfully inspiring Felicity Gibson talks honestly about her struggles with body confidence in a life after breast cancer.
Job search age discrimination- Rejection letters from the young
Carla Stockton highlights job search age discrimination in an open letter to the latest in a line of young recruiters who rejected her.
5 career tips from an 81-year-old – Madeleine Kunin
Five career insights from Madeleine Kunin, former governor of Vermont, that women – and men – can use no matter what their profession.
Keeping teens safe online: the ultimate guide
Everything you need to know about keeping teens safe online even though they know more than you and probably don’t want you involved!
Healthy Habits in Midlife (This Diet Thing Sucks)
Marcia Kester Doyle tells us what healthy habits in midlife we need to adopt to live long enough to see man land on Mars!
Funny women – nobody puts granny in the corner
Lynne Parker ponders expectations of women as we age and how maturity gives us permission to be funny women, for the good of everyone.
Parents and Alzheimer’s – who’s the child now?
Parents and Alzheimer’s – What it’s like when your parent (and you) are overcome by the devastating effects of this horrible disease.
Splitting assets in divorce – 11 ways to stay informed
If you don’t know what you’ve got, splitting assets in divorce can be a very complicated challenge. Here’s how to protect yourself and be better informed.
How to avoid funeral disputes!
It’s hard to talk to loved ones about your funeral arrangements but it pays to plan ahead to minimise or avoid funeral disputes.
Great sex in midlife? Hell yeah!
Samantha Evans tells us why and how she’s having great sex in her late 40s and how she intends to continue doing so into her dotage!
How to protect personal information
Are you safe online? Here are our top tips on how to protect your personal information and keep you safe from identity fraud on the Internet.
Caring for elderly parents – best to plan ahead
Thinking ahead about caring for elderly parents will save money and heartache in the long term. Live-in care is one of several possible options.