Early Doors – the joy of an aperitivo
Early Doors the brilliant BBC sitcom based in a fictional Manchester pub, The Grapes, is one of my favourite comedy series ever. The show’s title refers to the fact that a group of regula...
that is my age
This week’s most-wanted: a bar of posh soap
One traditional bathroom product that’s almost as popular as toilet roll right now is the humble bar of soap. As the amount of makeup I buy is minimal, I’ve always enjoyed treating myself ...
The joy of having a proper diary
Call me old-fashioned, but I like to greet the new year armed with the right stationery. Make that a Margaret Howell calendar and a proper diary.
That is MY age: It’s the 40th anniversary of punk
Aged 12, in 1976, I was a bit too young to pogo. I also lived in Blackpool.
The elasticated waist trousers you will want to wear
It’s happened. I’m contemplating elasticated waist trousers.
I feel bad about my Text Neck…
After several visits to the osteopath, I still have a pain in my neck. It starts mid- shoulder and runs right up to just behind the left ear, and there’s a funny clicking noise too.