Hello everyone First of all, many apologies to those of you who’ve had difficulty getting into and/or reading the blog. Thank you for your patience. Last week Mr F bought a ‘plug-in’, which told him 999 pages of the blog
The late, indeed very late review of 2023! Part 1 – books and films
Hello again! Well that was a bit of a disaster, and I am referring to the year 2023! It began with ill-health (‘flu and Covid) and ended with ill-health (bronchitis). I’ve been out of action since the 15th December.
A serious issue and another dress!
Hello The UK has just got through another bout of hot weather and while temperatures were not as hot as last time it was longer – four days of temperatures in the low 30s (high 80s). We are so not
Getting your skin checked out – it’s important!
Hi everyone Did you know that May is Skin Cancer Awareness Week in the UK and it is also World Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month? As you know we went up to London last Wednesday and that was absolutely
Is this the best of the three dresses?
Up to London again, this time to the Mole Clinic for my annual skin check. Link here for details. I like the thoroughness of the examination and the time given to looking at every part of your body except your
A close look at health, wellbeing and just having fun – as the years roll by!
Had another birthday recently – 72 now. I asked myself how did that happen! Well, it’s just something you cannot escape. The years roll by and there you are – you’re over 70! I do think turning 70 is crunch
A good news story!
Hello everyone In between dump runs and trips to the local charity shops (to off-load rather than buy) I also went to the NHS Skin Department. And btw, thanks so much for all your comments and good wishes. I truly
The body positive – and negative
I’m writing this post to challenge you all to be alert and vigilant in keeping that body of yours in a good state of health. Which I’m sure you are, and there’s no need to say that. Live in the
I’m in my 70th year – so is age just another number?
I’ve just written a guest blog for Maddy at Home (being published late Thursday) where I say that most of the time I ignore my age. But let’s look at this in more depth. For instance, I see Helen Mirren
Summer has arrived – some thoughts on skin protection
Summer is not my favourite season. Why? Ok, it’s all about my skin, and exposing said skin. The day I wrote this blog post it was cloudy, grey and raining, and a bit cooler, and I went ‘yippee I can