I won’t be getting sober anytime soon but I am “drinking smarter”
I was a grown-up last weekend. The old man and I went on a date night to a swanky restaurant …
Category Archives: Women
5 Life Lessons To Take Away From “The Sopranos”
We’re grieving in our household because we’ve just completed the final series of The Sopranos. But before any hardcore Sopranos …
WTF is wrong with some men? And why are we letting them get away with it?
I’ve reached a point where I hardly dare open the news apps on my phone each morning. Not because it …
21 Pieces Of Advice I’d Give My Teenage Self…
An article in “The Times” last weekend and my coming birthday inspired me to think seriously once again about what …
Let’s Stop Judging Ourselves By Our Bodies
I went on a girls night to the city last Friday night. I’m ashamed to admit that it took me …
The Poor Representation For Women In Politics: Never Has Gilead Felt So Close To Home
Trigger warning: The following post may be a trigger to those meatheads who don’t believe in equality. I know, I …
Are Old Dudes Getting Hotter Or Am I Simply Getting Older?
I suspect that the main reasons behind my increasing attraction to old dudes are my age and my deteriorating eyesight. …
What Advice Would You Give Your Daughter As She Transitions Into Womanhood?
When I was growing up, I wish someone had told me to bury the past, to keep my eyes focused …
If You Could Invite Any Eight People – Living Or Dead – To Dinner, Who Would They Be? And What Is On The Menu?
Whenever I’m put on the spot to choose my favorite song, book or movie, I get flustered and find it …
I’m Not Quite Ready To Wear A Leopard-Print Kaftan This Christmas
How’s everyone faring in the depressing search for the perfect dress for Christmas parties and, ultimately, the big day? I’m …
It’s OK To Be White AND A Man, Just Don’t Abuse The Privilege
Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash Evidently, certain people have a chip on their shoulder about the terrible onus of having white …
The Best Skinny Jeans For Women That Aren’t Skinny
Not sponsored. Nothing gives a middle-aged woman more pleasure than great customer service. Perhaps, because we’ve been through the mill …
Should We Share Our Birthing Stories Online? Absolutely!
There has been a backlash recently against new mothers who share their birthing stories online. Some people don’t like this …
I’m More Concerned About Trump’s Policies Than The Size Of His Dick
There’s been a lot of talk about fruit and veg in the press this week. First, about the loonies here in …
