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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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Feature: Hip Replacement

hip replacement story starting with arthritis
A hip replacement story, from initial twinge to running around post op.

Working lives

  • Working from home multi tasking 10 key ways to avoid madness when working from home during Coronavirus lockdown. What are you up to?
  • Attractive organisation What makes an attractive organisation? We’re a sucker for our emotions
  • interview clothing Wearing inappropriate interview clothing could cost you the job. What should you wear?

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

  • 2 years after my hip replacement Shocking 2 years after my hip replacement. Was it worth it worth the hassle?
  • 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?
  • Low fat or middle-age spread Middle-age spread is not low fat margarine, but do people find it as tasty?
  • Post-lockdown anxiety is a thing It’s party time! Why post-lockdown anxiety can be exhausting for the middle-aged

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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  • Male grooming The dangerous minefield that is middle aged male grooming

In Other (Largely Fake) News

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