A man who refused to panic buy petrol was left stranded on the M1 yesterday as his car ran out of fuel. DL decided not
Author: marvinmidlife
A middle aged man trying to avoid a midlife crisis while navigating redundancy, health problems and life in general.
18 months after my hip replacement and some bad habits need to be broken
18 months after my hip replacement and recovery is still ongoing. It’s my bad habits I need to break.
Am I boring you? Why short and sweet is better, at work at least
It’s better to be brief if you want to keep people’s interest, and especially so if you’re being interviewed. So sometimes short and sweet is better
I’m no “Distraction Dave”. Why your phone and email are more dangerous work distractions than me.
It’s not co-workers who reduce your productivity. It’s you phone and email who are the real “distraction Daves”. Phones impact concentration… read how.
Wild celebrations by parents as home schooling humiliation ends
Home schooling humiliation ends for parents as kids go back to the classroom with their offspring now realising their parents actually know very little compared to their children
Flag shortage predicted as people rush to put Union Jacks in their Zoom backgrounds
Experts warn of flag shortage if panic buying continues. The demand for flags has grown since Ministers have them in the background on Zoom calls during lockdown.
Remember that special holiday? Possibly not. What are false memories and how can you make the best of them?
False memories mean that sometimes what you think happened never actually did. Why is that, and what can you do to leverage this brain quirk to make you happier
Evel Knievel liked amazing stunts. Was he a hip replacement hero or broken bone madman?
Evel Knievel is proof that a hip replacement isn’t necessarily the worst thing that can happen to you, and you can break a lot of other bones before it restricts you too much
Kinder Egg Surprise! Why getting inside is personal
Is the Kinder Egg something more than a chocolate egg? Could it also be a metaphor for life. Have a think before you eat yours.
Zwift for middle aged men in garages. Could it get more exciting?
Is Zwift for middle aged men a good idea, especially those with an artificial hip? Find out how one midlife man got on.
The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas fun or Covid sneak?
The Elf on the Shelf has been accused of doing many naughty things, but this year he may be doing more than you think. And
Santa warns of Covid Christmas present “disaster” as new rules threaten both deliveries and traditions
Are we heading for Covid Christmas present disaster, or can Santa Claus cope with the new normal and changing regulations? The Big Man expressed his
British and American chocolate are different. Which tastes better?
British and American chocolate are different. They have their similarities, but if you wanted to melt one to make chocolate fudge, or dip a bit
Working from home is no laughing matter…don’t let it be the death of you
Working from home is dangerous. Don’t wait for it to become a killer before you do something to change your ways, especially during Coronavirus lockdown
Trump found Jesus to help campaign. However was it a miracle too far?
Trump found Jesus and apparently asked him for help reviving his campaign from the dead, but it was a step too far even for him.
Try something new to save your sanity. Surprisingly it was Brussels and Zwift that did it for me.
With Covid keeping us locked up once more, the advice is to try something new if you want to avoid cabin fever. With my hip
Coronavirus 2 The Second Wave. Will this sequel be as bad as some others?
As Coronavirus 2 The Second Wave spreads across the country we look at whether like so many other things, the sequel will be worse than
Rule of six may soon apply to Whatsapp groups. Shocking new claims amid rising Covid cases.
As the Government continues to change its policies in response to the Covid crisis, it’s understood they may seek to limit the size of Whatsapp groups to six people or less.
Making the perfect cup of tea. Just remember it’s something to savour, not rush.
Making the perfect cup of tea is underestimated. Most people rush it and end up with something hot but ultimately disappointing. A bit like me. Read how is should done.
Donald Trump’s face mask refuses to stay on after Covid scare
Donald Trump’s face mask refused to stay on yesterday, citing irreconcilable differences with the President. But then he is slightly mad and the face mask had more important things to do.
Pubs may be declared safe as sticky menus and tables stop spread of Covid
Going out to eat could be safer than you think as long as you choose somewhere with sticky menus, according to an important bloke from Wandsworth.
Working from home is fun again. Thanks kids, enjoy school!
It’s been six long months, but working from home is fun again. With the kids going back to school, parents no longer have to pretend
Think you’re indispensable? Resigning from work might surprise you…
How does it feel to resign from work. How do you need to prepare yourself? One thing is to find out whether you have work colleagues or friends – you may be surprised.
Six months after hip replacement. Did it exceed all expectations?
My performance review of my hip replacement 6 months after the operation. What rating will I give it?