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Lyn Slater and I have met several times over the years, in New York – and she attended both my book launches with her partner Calvin. The former professor, writer, activist and ‘ref...
‘I haven’t always been tidy! I wasn’t a hoarder, but was what I’d describe as a clutter-bug, with a bit of a shopping addiction,’ admits professional organiser, life c...
Cast your mind back to a time before smartphones, when instead of tapping away on your small screen, we did mental arithmetic to split a restaurant bill or work out our earnings, carried...
Over the last few months, mixed media artist and ‘ botanical alchemist’ Fiona Pickles has had two big reasons to celebrate: her 60th birthday and her first ever, solo exhibition. &#...
On my local train station the other day, this billboard stopped me in my tracks. The question ARE YOU AGEIST?
This month, I’m delighted to share a guest feature by health and lifestyle journalist, and regular That’s Not My Age contributor, Adrienne Wyper. We’re old friends and often c...
In case you missed it, I’m a year older. The big 6-0.
Now I’m not one for New Year’s Resolutions. I know myself well enough to know that it’ll take more than a changing date to motivate me to change.
You may not have as many friends as you had when you were younger, but I bet you cherish them more. Having good friends, who’ve probably known you for ages, and who’ve shared joy and...
Winding down and tidying up, over the last day or so, I’ve been listening to the new podcast The Rest Is Entertainment, with hosts Marina Hyde and Richard Osman. By episode three the podc...
It’s not Father Christmas, elves, Lidl or M&S who make the festive magic happen. It’s women.
I can’t be the only one who finds the feverish consumerism and online frenzy of Cyber Week a massive turn off. For me, Christmas shopping tends to be quite a pared-back affa...