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Covid Christmas devastation

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

November 29, 2020 marvinmidlife Fake news

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

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Donald Trump face mask

Donald Trump’s face mask refuses to stay on after Covid scare

October 9, 2020 marvinmidlife Fake news

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.

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Working from home multi tasking

10 key ways to avoid madness when working from home during Coronavirus lockdown. What are you up to?

April 16, 2020 marvinmidlife Redundancy, Interviews, Work

Working from home can cause mental and family problems. 10 ways to avoid the madness.

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Ask Marvin

I have seeds that need planting and no compost. Should I drive miles to buy some, and break lockdown rules?

April 9, 2020 Aunt Marvin Ask Marvin

I have heard about this Coronavirus thingy, and lockdown rules. However, I have a whole load of Marigold seeds that need planting. Can I drive to the shop to buy compost?

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I am in Coronavirus lockdown with my family. This severely restricts my usual activities. How do I stop getting grumpy?

March 22, 2020 Aunt Marvin Ask Marvin

Now we are in Coronavirus lockdown my family is interfering with my normal activities. What should I do to remain sane as I can no longer do what I want?

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Ask Marvin

Coronavirus panic buying made me a raging madman. Now I feel guilty. How can I make amends?

March 20, 2020 Aunt Marvin Ask Marvin

Coronavirus panic buying made me a madman and a fool. Now I feel guilty, how can I make amends?

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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

  • interview clothing 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. 1 Waiting for recruitment responses and watching the tumbleweed roll past. It’s a lonely place.
  • Resigning from work Think you’re indispensable? Resigning from work might surprise you…

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...
  • Hip replacement recovery days 6 to 21. Coming on in...

Health, Fitness and Hips

  • Post-lockdown anxiety is a thing It’s party time! Why post-lockdown anxiety can be exhausting for the middle-aged
  • Blueberry muffin Great news! Blueberry Muffin Day is getting closer.
  • hip replacement story starting with arthritis Hip replacement recovery days 6 to 21. Coming on in leaps and bounds. Sadly not. (Part 5)
  • hip replacement story starting with arthritis Shock decision about having a total hip replacement at 50! 5 things that worried me. (Part 2)

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...
  • Hip replacement recovery days 6 to 21. Coming on in...

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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