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Home schooling

Wild celebrations by parents as home schooling humiliation ends

March 22, 2021 marvinmidlife Fake news

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

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hip replacement recovery scar

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

January 14, 2021 Martin Hip replacement stories, Midlife Health & Fitness

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.

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Pulling my hair out in lockdown

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

December 26, 2020 Aunt Marvin Ask 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

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elf on the shelf

The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas fun or Covid sneak?

December 7, 2020 marvinmidlife Fake news

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

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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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Rule of six may soon apply to Whatsapp groups. Shocking new claims amid rising Covid cases. 1

Rule of six may soon apply to Whatsapp groups. Shocking new claims amid rising Covid cases.

October 21, 2020 marvinmidlife Fake news

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.

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Ghosting people,

Since lockdown I have been ghosting people I don’t like. How should I deal with seeing them again?

May 24, 2020 Aunt Marvin Ask Marvin

When lockdown started I began ghosting people i didn’t like. When they’re relaxing lockdown, should I go back to being smiley and pleasant when I see them, or continue to cut them out of my life?

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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

  • Work meetings need a good room Are your work meetings a disaster? 6 things you can do to stop wasting your life.
  • Resigning from work Think you’re indispensable? Resigning from work might surprise you…
  • Role playing Exciting role playing doesn’t just happen in the bedroom, it happens in interviews too.

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

  • Working from home is bad for you Working from home is no laughing matter…don’t let it be the death of you
  • 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?
  • Make yourself happy, do it for Don Agonising over how to be happy? Don’t do it for you. Do it for Don.
  • hip replacement story starting with arthritis Total hip replacement recovery story. Painfully limping along in weeks 3 to 7 (Part 6)

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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