Have you ever heard of the sandwich generation? If you are aged in your 40’s or 50’s then you may well be a part of this demographic. The ‘Sandwich Generation’ refers to the group of people who are currently looking after their own children, but also having to look after … [Read more...] about The Sandwich Generation
The Joys of Middle Age
Are you Middle Aged?! QUIZ
If you are middle aged, you will probably remember when phones looked like this: and when telephone numbers only had 6 digits (do you still remember yours?!) You probably also remember wearing short dresses, bobbles in your hair, and knee high socks, like in these … [Read more...] about Are you Middle Aged?! QUIZ
The A to Z of Middle Aged Moanings
Ahhh middle age ... I might have a category on this blog called "the joys of middle age" but perhaps it should be taken as "tongue in cheek". Some days there seems to be more to moan about than rejoice in - and plenty of rude shocks! Read on and you'll see what I mean … [Read more...] about The A to Z of Middle Aged Moanings
School Holidays when your Kids are Grown
Can you believe - I forgot all about the school holidays?! It's a bit like that when your kids are grown. I knew Mr 23 was on a break from uni, but that doesn't necessarily mean that it's holidays for school kids as well. Besides, Mr 23 is still scarcely around even … [Read more...] about School Holidays when your Kids are Grown
What I Learned from Menopause the Musical
On the weekend, the hubster and I headed off to see "Menopause the Musical" at the Redland Performing Arts Centre - and I must say, my Bear was one of only a handful of brave males in the packed theatre! For those unfamiliar with the show, four very different women are … [Read more...] about What I Learned from Menopause the Musical