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Father Christmas is better than me

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?

December 4, 2021 Aunt Marvin Ask Marvin

Everyone loves Father Christmas. People invite him into their houses with offers of mince pies and wine, think he’s cute and in some instances sit

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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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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.
  • Redundant when dotcom bubble bursts Devastatingly made redundant and left with just a biro and a book. How?
  • Working from home is bad for you Working from home is no laughing matter…don’t let it be the death of 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

  • Evel Knievel liked amazing stunts. Was he a hip replacement hero or broken bone madman? 1 Evel Knievel liked amazing stunts. Was he a hip replacement hero or broken bone madman?
  • hip replacement story starting with arthritis Scarily close to middle age hip replacement. What was I thinking pre-op? (Part 3)
  • 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?
  • cool cocktails and ice cubes Ice, ice baby. Summer’s here and the time is right…for cool cocktails and novelty ice cubes

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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