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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

  • am i boring you Am I boring you? Why short and sweet is better, at work at least
  • dull work meeting A brilliant excuse. Is daydreaming in dull meetings part of evolutionary make-up?
  • Work distractions I’m no “Distraction Dave”. Why your phone and email are more dangerous work distractions than me.

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

  • hip replacement story starting with arthritis Hip replacement recovery days 6 to 21. Coming on in leaps and bounds. Sadly not. (Part 5)
  • Decision making with a coin Decision making stressing you out? Here’s some tips for making that difficult decision
  • Evel Knievel liked amazing stunts. Was he a hip replacement hero or broken bone madman? 2 Evel Knievel liked amazing stunts. Was he a hip replacement hero or broken bone madman?
  • 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...
  • 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?
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  • how to stack a dishwasher Amazing new skills you can develop midlife, including dishwasher stacking

In Other (Largely Fake) News

  • Rule of six may soon apply to Whatsapp groups. Shocking new claims amid rising Covid cases. 3 Rule of six may soon apply to Whatsapp groups. Shocking new claims amid rising Covid cases.
    October 21, 2020
  • elf on the shelf The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas fun or Covid sneak?
    December 7, 2020
  • Home schooling Wild celebrations by parents as home schooling humiliation ends
    March 22, 2021

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