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Social distancing shopping

I hate queuing. I don’t like following directions and I use cash. How will I cope with social distancing shopping?

June 24, 2020 Aunt Marvin Ask Marvin

Social distancing shopping is my worst nightmare. Queuing, following a set route, being nice to people, it all makes my blood boil. What should I do? Go out or shop online?

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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?

May 10, 2020 Aunt Marvin Ask Marvin

As social distancing relaxes, we’re now being asked to consider setting up a Coronavirus social bubble with other people. I’m quite excited by the options of who I could choose. However I’m a bit bored of my family after six weeks, so I’m wondering whether I should ditch them and bubble with some different people?

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Feature: Hip Replacement

hip replacement story starting with arthritis
A hip replacement story, from initial twinge to running around post op.

Working lives

  • Work video call 6 crucial tips before inviting people in on work video calls. What’s behind you?
  • Redundant when dotcom bubble bursts Devastatingly made redundant and left with just a biro and a book. How?
  • interview clothing Wearing inappropriate interview clothing could cost you the job. What should you wear?

Most Liked Posts

  • 12 months after - a total hip replacement recovery story....
  • Total hip replacement recovery story. Painfully limping along in weeks...
  • 18 months after my hip replacement and some bad habits...
  • Redundant midlife. It's more than not working...

Health, Fitness and Hips

  • hip replacement story starting with arthritis Total hip replacement recovery story. Painfully limping along in weeks 3 to 7 (Part 6)
  • Low fat or middle-age spread Middle-age spread is not low fat margarine, but do people find it as tasty?
  • is coffee good for you Is Coffee Good For You? 12 Proven Health Benefits
  • hip replacement story starting with arthritis Hip replacement surgery and week 1 recovery. It all goes horribly wrong… (Part 4)

Most Liked Posts

  • 12 months after - a total hip replacement recovery story....
  • Total hip replacement recovery story. Painfully limping along in weeks...
  • 18 months after my hip replacement and some bad habits...
  • Redundant midlife. It's more than not working...

Ask Marvin Answered…

  • 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?
    Aunt Marvin
  • 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?
    Aunt Marvin
  • I have been offered a promotion at work but it could mean sacrificing my friends. Should I take it?
    Aunt Marvin

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midlife issues

  • dad's childbirth story Becoming a dad. Childbirth can be scary for men too.
  • Midlife fashion tips 5 crucial midlife fashion questions I need answering fast. Can anyone help?
  • Las Vegas midlife 11 things to know about surviving a midlife crisis in Las Vegas

In Other (Largely Fake) News

  • Coroanvirus 2 the second wave Coronavirus 2 The Second Wave. Will this sequel be as bad as some others?
    November 1, 2020
  • elf on the shelf The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas fun or Covid sneak?
    December 7, 2020
  • Union Jack background Flag shortage predicted as people rush to put Union Jacks in their Zoom backgrounds
    February 22, 2021

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  • is coffee good for you Is Coffee Good For You? 12 Proven Health Benefits
  • Bourbon biscuit cake Bourbon Biscuits. Are they as posh as they sound?

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