I keep telling myself that I'm not superwoman, nor am I a cavewoman being pursued by a woolly mammoth, but it doesn't help. I'm a worrier, not a warrior, and I'm always on the look out for advice about how to stop worrying, and tips for understanding anxiety better. Stop Worrying. As I've got …
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Smock Dress – Where to Buy
Do you love a smock dress? I do. Especially for those days when I either want to feel snug and warm, or I'm having a day when I just don't feel like wearing fitted clothes. A smock dress is the answer my friends, and they are super for travelling in as well, because you can spread out and lounge …
Once I was a secretary – Women Over 50 Talk about their Jobs of Old.
For most of my married life I've been known as, "A trailing spouse." Doesn’t it sound awful? It sounds derogatory. I often wonder why no better term could have been coined for something which would become almost a career vocation for many expats. My job was to organise our international moves (12 …
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10 Places Not to Miss along the North Devon Coast
The North Devon Coast in England's South West has much to offer. Whether you're a tourist, or a rambling enthusiast, or a holidaymaker in search of a quick UK break, the beautiful North Coast Devon offers pleasures in spades. The beautiful and diverse North Devon Coast A dramatic, craggy …
Top Blogs for Women Over 50 by Women Over 50 – Part 2
"Why I blog" by women over 50. Six more compelling blogs for women over 50. For the first post in the series featuring five other inspiring bloggers over the age of 50, please check out : Blogs by Women Over 50. Blogs for Women Over 50 - Why I Blog First up in today's post please let me …
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Super Salads. Warm Eggplant and Chorizo Salad
I love super salads, particularly ones that are a little different. Anyway, just had to share this quick and easy unusual warm salad recipe with you today. I'm not one for faffing around in the kitchen for hours, but love it when I hit on an easy but ever-so tasty recipe which I can prepare …
Blogging Friday : The Challenges of Blogging
Bloggie Friday is back! To kick off the return series I'm sharing an infographic about why people start blogs, the challenges of blogging, and what concerns bloggers the most. I've been following Ramsay at Blog Tyrant almost since I started blogging, and can recommend Blog Tyrant as a hugely …
Save Money for Retirement – Ditch a Car
We're always on the look out for ways to save money for retirement. For us there was one easy no-brainer. One car would be sufficient, thank you. So I sent Dave packing on his bike, and I took possession of the car! LOL! Why you might ask? And you might add, "Poor Dave!" But it …
Senior Travel Advice from a Savvy ex Flight Attendant
Today a guest post from savvy ex flight attendant Nina Burakowski, offering senior travel advice for smart travelling at any age. But hey! You don't need to be a senior to read and benefit from this article ;) Have a good flight! Thanks to Miranda Kerr and her fellow entourage of flying …
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Lessons learnt from life abroad – Memoir Chapter 1
I'm not sure how you completely prevent being seen as an expatriate in an adopted country. Lessons learnt from life abroad include learning chameleon-like traits to fit in with the status quo of the new country, but whether or not that changes the question of your roots and where you've come from, I …
