Holding Back The Years?
“Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength.” Betty Friedan (1921-2006) I’ve been thinking a lot about age recently. I guess that’s what happens when you get close to… Read More
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Looking After The Inside And The Outside
The thing is I’m still not firing on all cylinders. Like many of us I’m fed-up with the cold, dank, grey weather which seems have been with us forever, and am longing for… Read More
Everyone Loves a Panto – Oh Yes They Do!
It doesn’t take much to get me feeling festive. The first viewing of the best ever Christmas film, Elf, is the natural starting point. Decorating the tree with the kids and having a glass… Read More
Going Back To My Roots
Do you ever feel you’re on a bit of a treadmill? You know, doing the same old, same old, day in and day out …and basically start to wonder what’s it all about?… Read More
I Did It! But…. Silencing The Inner Critic
I wrote a few months ago about my epic plan to run a half-marathon. Well believe it or not I did it. It was a roller-coaster of a journey though, and I managed… Read More
Simply The Best
So, when you read this, it will all be over. The sporting venues will be empty and that emotional roller-coaster that we shared this summer will have come to a halt. I know… Read More
My 2012 Crying Games
It started with the torch and its incredible journey. At the beginning though, I was one of those who really didn’t ‘get’ the whole thing. I was cynical and disinterested and thought it… Read More
Just Do It! by AnneMarie Flanagan
I spotted the bright t-shirt with the ‘Just Do It!’ slogan on the rack with all the other sporty ones and very nearly bought it – but didn’t. It wasn’t anything to do… Read More
A Mid-Life Marathon Crisis, by Anne-Marie Flanagan
So, why now? I’m 48, a mother of three, and, by rights should probably be relaxing and enjoying my rather ‘matronly’ stature. I have certainly earned my large bosom. The reality is I… Read More
