“What do you say when the old person you’re visiting says to you, ‘All my family and friends are dead, … More
Tag: old age
The Definitive Guide to How to Live
By me. There are four stages of life. Not three, not five. Four. The first is childhood. When you are … More
Sex, politics and Facebook Messenger!
This morning I received a startling communication. From the guy who (once) chopped some wood for me. It told of … More
Old People Sex
Recently I joined a U3A (University of the Third Age class. (It’s this Aussie thing where retired experts on stuff … More
Ten reasons to look forward to old age…
1. Age is power. You only have to look at all the old bastards lining board room tables and elbowing … More
Get rid of of that unsightly….embarrassment
To my children. Kids, I used to be the Mistress of Embarrassment – as I don’t need to tell you. … More
Burglary – just another way of showing your appreciation
H was a quirky, sharp-tempered old woman that I used to go see more or less weekly in her nursing … More
Rose’s Reviews: Oh no it’s Old Age…RUN! (oh that’s right, you can’t. Ha ha!)
Maybe I shouldn’t have read this book. The thing is, I’m already feeling a bit down. I avoid my own … More
Hope Springs eternal when really you might as well just give up!
“Never particularly prepossessing…the unflattering lines of my face have deepened and my smile has become a grimace. I avoid mirrors…” … More
The Oldest Drug Fiend!
My best friend Captain Savage writes about the difficulties of getting old and his mum’s Alzheimers. I reckon I’ve been … More