Your chance to banish middle aged boredom by reading everything that’s been published so far about being redundant midlife, with a special focus on hip replacement and job losses.
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- Am I boring you? Why short and sweet is better, at work at least
- My work suit no longer fits, and my birthday suit isn’t what it was. What can I do before I return to the office?
- Astrologer predicted death of Prince Philip days before it happened, apparently…
- I’m no “Distraction Dave”. Why your phone and email are more dangerous work distractions than me.
- Wild celebrations by parents as home schooling humiliation ends
- Decision making stressing you out? Here’s some tips for making that difficult decision
- I have been offered a promotion at work but it could mean sacrificing my friends. Should I take it?
- Bourbon Biscuits. Are they as posh as they sound?
- Flag shortage predicted as people rush to put Union Jacks in their Zoom backgrounds
- Remember that special holiday? Possibly not. What are false memories and how can you make the best of them?
- Marvin the Paranoid Android describes midlife perfectly. Read how, and what you can do differently
- Evel Knievel liked amazing stunts. Was he a hip replacement hero or broken bone madman?
- 12 months after – a total hip replacement recovery story. Was 2020 the strangest year ever?
- Kinder Egg Surprise! Why getting inside is personal
- I’m so stressed with lockdown and Covid-19, I’m literally tearing my hair out. What can I do?
- Can I skip giving cards and presents this year and just post a Christmas message on social media, or is that rude?
- Zwift for middle aged men in garages. Could it get more exciting?
- The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas fun or Covid sneak?
- Santa warns of Covid Christmas present “disaster” as new rules threaten both deliveries and traditions
- British and American chocolate are different. Which tastes better?
- Working from home is no laughing matter…don’t let it be the death of you
- Trump found Jesus to help campaign. However was it a miracle too far?
- Try something new to save your sanity. Surprisingly it was Brussels and Zwift that did it for me.
- Coronavirus 2 The Second Wave. Will this sequel be as bad as some others?
- Rule of six may soon apply to Whatsapp groups. Shocking new claims amid rising Covid cases.
- Making the perfect cup of tea. Just remember it’s something to savour, not rush.
- Donald Trump’s face mask refuses to stay on after Covid scare
- Pubs may be declared safe as sticky menus and tables stop spread of Covid
- Working from home is fun again. Thanks kids, enjoy school!
- Think you’re indispensable? Resigning from work might surprise you…
- I have become a grumpy old man. How can I get back to being the thigh slapping, fun guy I used to be?
- Six months after hip replacement. Did it exceed all expectations?
- Middle-aged man urgently reassures his 78 followers that his Twitter account was not hacked
- Middle-age spread is not low fat margarine, but do people find it as tasty?
- I hate queuing. I don’t like following directions and I use cash. How will I cope with social distancing shopping?
- Ice, ice baby. Summer’s here and the time is right…for cool cocktails and novelty ice cubes
- Social distancing relaxation means friends are now coming to my house. Should I clean it before they arrive?
- Great news! Blueberry Muffin Day is getting closer.
- Special days in June. Will you be hugging your cat?
- Since lockdown I have been ghosting people I don’t like. How should I deal with seeing them again?
- Frustrated with a boring middle age existence. You need to be more Don…
- I have to decide who to have in my Coronavirus social bubble. Do you think my family would mind if they’re not in it?
- 6 crucial tips before inviting people in on work video calls. What’s behind you?
- I’m thinking of coming out. I’m not sure as what, but I feel it could do wonders for my profile. Should I do it?
- 10 key ways to avoid madness when working from home during Coronavirus lockdown. What are you up to?
- I have seeds that need planting and no compost. Should I drive miles to buy some, and break lockdown rules?
- Agonising over how to be happy? Don’t do it for you. Do it for Don.
- Total hip replacement recovery story. Painfully limping along in weeks 3 to 7 (Part 6)
- I am in Coronavirus lockdown with my family. This severely restricts my usual activities. How do I stop getting grumpy?
- Making a fantastic Jammie Dodger cake is easy, just follow these steps!
- Coronavirus panic buying made me a raging madman. Now I feel guilty. How can I make amends?
- 6 key lessons for starting a new job in middle age. First week of an old man learning new tricks.
- My wife says I have a snoring problem and is threatening to kick me out of bed. What should I do?
- Hip replacement recovery days 6 to 21. Coming on in leaps and bounds. Sadly not. (Part 5)
- 10 key silicone cake mould facts. Are they as brilliant as people say?
- 5 crucial midlife fashion questions I need answering fast. Can anyone help?
- The fantastically popular Funko Pops. You’re never too old.
- Surprising Kit Kat facts and figures. Take a break as we reveal all…
- The Jammie Dodger is the breaking bad of the biscuit world. What’s its dodgy history?
- Hip replacement surgery and week 1 recovery. It all goes horribly wrong… (Part 4)
- Oreo Cookies are a global phenomenon, but do you know their interesting history?
- I’ve been learning the guitar and now dream of being a rock star. Am I too old to rock n’roll?
- Amazingly, the custard cream biscuit is the nation’s favourite. How do you eat yours?
- Scarily close to middle age hip replacement. What was I thinking pre-op? (Part 3)
- I’m fat from too many Christmas mince pies and alcohol. Should I do a dry January to improve my health or is it a waste of time?
- Father Christmas is fat, grey and old. I’m exactly the same, and yet no one wants me in their house at Christmas. What can I do?
- Shock decision about having a total hip replacement at 50! 5 things that worried me. (Part 2)
- Are your work meetings a disaster? 6 things you can do to stop wasting your life.
- 11 things to know about surviving a midlife crisis in Las Vegas
- I was caught on social media doing something silly. How do I stop it destroying my career?
- 10 surprising redundancy facts to know if you’re leaving soon…
- What does Daddy do all day? Getting traumatised by Loose Women isn’t all fun.
- I hate lateness. Other people I know make a habit of it. How do I stop myself hating them?
- Shockingly I won’t be the next CEO. So what is midlife career end-game?
- I love online gaming. My wife thinks it’s dangerous, pathetic, and I should stop. What should I do?
- The dangerous minefield that is middle aged male grooming
- I’m completely exhausted at work following some nights out. Can I go off sick?
- Devastatingly made redundant and left with just a biro and a book. How?
- Shockingly a work colleague called me a “dick”. How do I make them realise the hurt this office insult caused?
- I hate PowerPoint with a passion. What can I do?
- Writing exciting erotic stories gets great followings. Just don’t tell your other half.
- Drinks with my boss. Is it a bad idea if it might lead to a dangerous affair?
- A brilliant excuse. Is daydreaming in dull meetings part of evolutionary make-up?
- Amazing new skills you can develop midlife, including dishwasher stacking
- Camping or canal boat holiday? What’s better for grumpy middle aged men?
- I’m thinking of taking cannabis for pain relief. Is it a good idea or fantastically stupid?
- What makes an attractive organisation? We’re a sucker for our emotions
- Should I dye my grey hair darker to make me more successful (and attractive?)
- My body used to fix itself…sadly it doesn’t any more and so midlife arthritis ends with a hip replacement story (Part 1)
- Exciting role playing doesn’t just happen in the bedroom, it happens in interviews too.
- Wearing inappropriate interview clothing could cost you the job. What should you wear?
- Waiting for recruitment responses and watching the tumbleweed roll past. It’s a lonely place.
- Can resorting to powerful chemicals to enhance midlife romance actually deliver?
- Becoming a dad. Childbirth can be scary for men too.
- Shock of middle-aged man in Turkish barber experience. Is it the answer to midlife grooming?
- How disaster struck. A victim of middle age redundancy tells his sorry tale.
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