Redundant Midlife

First week of owning a puppy. An impressive mix of mess and stress…

August 16, 2021 Martin Main sections, Midlife Issues

Owning a puppy is not a quick win if you’re looking for a cure to midlife stress. The first week will test your patience, even if it is a Lagotto

It’s a dog’s life. Why buying a puppy might not be the answer to midlife stress

August 2, 2021 Martin Main sections, Midlife Issues

Buying a puppy is supposed to be a pleasure, but it turns out it’s more stressful than you think….

Marvin the Paranoid Android describes midlife perfectly. Read how, and what you can do differently

February 8, 2021 Martin Midlife Health & Fitness

Remember Marvin the Paranoid Android from Douglas Adams Hitchhikers Guide? Marvin’s sayings reflect what many of us feel in middle age. Read how, and what you can do not be a Marvin.

Evel Knievel liked amazing stunts. Was he a hip replacement hero or broken bone madman?

January 25, 2021 marvinmidlife Midlife Health & Fitness

Evel Knievel is proof that a hip replacement isn’t necessarily the worst thing that can happen to you, and you can break a lot of other bones before it restricts you too much

Zwift for middle aged men in garages. Could it get more exciting?

December 10, 2020 marvinmidlife Midlife Health & Fitness

Is Zwift for middle aged men a good idea, especially those with an artificial hip? Find out how one midlife man got on.

British and American chocolate are different. Which tastes better?

November 26, 2020 marvinmidlife Tea & Cake

British and American chocolate are different. They have their similarities, but if you wanted to melt one to make chocolate fudge, or dip a bit

Try something new to save your sanity. Surprisingly it was Brussels and Zwift that did it for me.

November 9, 2020 marvinmidlife Midlife Health & Fitness

With Covid keeping us locked up once more, the advice is to try something new if you want to avoid cabin fever. With my hip

Making the perfect cup of tea. Just remember it’s something to savour, not rush.

October 12, 2020 marvinmidlife Tea & Cake

Making the perfect cup of tea is underestimated. Most people rush it and end up with something hot but ultimately disappointing. A bit like me. Read how is should done.

Frustrated with a boring middle age existence. You need to be more Don…

May 16, 2020 marvinmidlife Midlife Health & Fitness

It’s easy to get frustrated with a boring middle aged existence especially when you worry about everything and everyone else. Well don’t. Listen to the little man in your head. Be more Don.

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?

Agonising over how to be happy? Don’t do it for you. Do it for Don.

April 6, 2020 marvinmidlife Midlife Health & Fitness

If you’ve been struggling with how to be happy, here’s something you can do to improve your mental health. Don’t try and make changes for you, do it for someone else. Do it for Don.

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?