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Bourbon Biscuits. Are they as posh as they sound?

Posted on March 1, 2021February 28, 2021 by Martin

Bourbon Biscuits sound posh, look posh and are extremely popular. So where did they come from and are they really the best biscuit ever?

Flag shortage predicted as people rush to put Union Jacks in their Zoom backgrounds

Posted on February 22, 2021February 21, 2021 by marvinmidlife

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.

False memories are made by a creative brain

Remember that special holiday? Possibly not. What are false memories and how can you make the best of them?

Posted on February 15, 2021February 15, 2021 by marvinmidlife

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

Marvin the Paranoid Android describes midlife perfectly. Read how, and what you can do differently

Posted on February 8, 2021February 11, 2021 by Martin

Remember Marvin the Paranoid Android from Douglas Adams Hitchhikers Guide? Marvin’s sayings reflect what many of us feel in middle age. Read how, and what you can do not be a Marvin.

Evel Knievel liked amazing stunts. Was he a hip replacement hero or broken bone madman?

Posted on January 25, 2021February 2, 2021 by marvinmidlife

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

12 months after – a total hip replacement recovery story. Was 2020 the strangest year ever?

Posted on January 14, 2021February 3, 2021 by Martin

12 months in my total hip replacement recovery story. In the end 2020 was much more than that, with Covid, lockdowns and a new job being thrown into the mix.

Kinder Egg Surprise! Why getting inside is personal

Posted on December 31, 2020January 24, 2021 by marvinmidlife

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.

I’m so stressed with lockdown and Covid-19, I’m literally tearing my hair out. What can I do?

Posted on December 26, 2020February 21, 2021 by Aunt Marvin

Stressed with lockdown and tearing your middle aged hair out? Read how you could help yourself turn to a happier, calmer you and keep that full head of hair

Can I skip giving cards and presents this year and just post a Christmas message on social media, or is that rude?

Posted on December 16, 2020December 14, 2020 by Aunt Marvin

Being in lockdown means I’m not likely to see many of my friends over the Christmas period. I usually buy them a small gift and get the a card. Do you think it’s OK just to send a generic Christmas message on social media this year? It would save me both time and money, and I won’t be there to see the disappointment on people’s faces.

Zwift for middle aged men in garages. Could it get more exciting?

Posted on December 10, 2020February 6, 2021 by marvinmidlife

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?

Posted on December 7, 2020December 6, 2020 by marvinmidlife

0 The Elf on the Shelf has been accused of doing many naughty things, but this year he may be

Santa warns of Covid Christmas present “disaster” as new rules threaten both deliveries and traditions

Posted on November 29, 2020December 16, 2020 by marvinmidlife

+1 Are we heading for Covid Christmas present disaster, or can Santa Claus cope with the new normal and changing

British and American chocolate are different. Which tastes better?

Posted on November 26, 2020December 28, 2020 by marvinmidlife

0 British and American chocolate are different. They have their similarities, but if you wanted to melt one to make

Working from home is no laughing matter…don’t let it be the death of you

Posted on November 22, 2020February 7, 2021 by marvinmidlife

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?

Posted on November 12, 2020January 26, 2021 by marvinmidlife

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.

Posted on November 9, 2020January 1, 2021 by marvinmidlife

+1 With Covid keeping us locked up once more, the advice is to try something new if you want to

Coronavirus 2 The Second Wave. Will this sequel be as bad as some others?

Posted on November 1, 2020December 24, 2020 by marvinmidlife

+2 As Coronavirus 2 The Second Wave spreads across the country we look at whether like so many other things,

Making the perfect cup of tea. Just remember it’s something to savour, not rush.

Posted on October 12, 2020February 7, 2021 by marvinmidlife

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

Posted on October 9, 2020January 24, 2021 by marvinmidlife

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

Posted on September 21, 2020December 26, 2020 by marvinmidlife

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!

Posted on September 7, 2020November 20, 2020 by marvinmidlife

0 It’s been six long months, but working from home is fun again. With the kids going back to school,

Think you’re indispensable? Resigning from work might surprise you…

Posted on September 1, 2020February 7, 2021 by marvinmidlife

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.

I have become a grumpy old man. How can I get back to being the thigh slapping, fun guy I used to be?

Posted on August 1, 2020January 3, 2021 by Aunt Marvin

I used to be a happy go lucky sort of person that laughed a lot. Now I’ve become a grumpy old man who rants about people, things and life in general. I’ve noticed that people who used to hang around with me are hiding away. I worry that even post lockdown I’ll still be alone in a room, reading the Racing Post and shouting at the TV. How can I become fun again?