Be Kind to Others (Be Kind to Yourself)
A stranger’s untied shoelace and a freezing morning reminded me what small kindness actually does.
AgingWisely
What does it mean to be aging wisely? Here are reflections on the unexpected gifts, physical realities, and quiet freedoms of growing older without pretending we aren’t.
When Did Work Get Put on a Pedestal? (And What Happens When You Take It Down)
Four days off taught me more about happiness than years of hard work ever did.
The Guilt of Non-Traditional Holidays (And Making Peace With It)
Twenty years of working Christmas Day. A card, a call, and no apologies for the quiet version.
The Modest Dreams We Can’t Afford (And the Selves We Leave Behind in Midlife)
At 57, I’ve never bought a new vehicle. Admitting that brought something unexpected back.
The Relief of No Longer Being in the Game
The pressure to find a partner quietly disappeared. I didn’t expect to feel so relieved about it.
The Mirror Doesn’t Lie (But We Sometimes Do)
I caught my reflection in a shop window and didn’t recognise myself. The grey hair gave it away.
Still Learning Balance After 50 (What’s Working So Far)
After 50, balance isn’t about keeping all the plates spinning. It’s knowing which ones to drop.
When You Get Good at Things You Never Felt Passionate About
After 505 days of Japanese practice, I realised I had passion and competence completely backwards.
The Guilt of Saying No (And Why It Gets Easier After 50)
Covered in mosquito bites at 4:30pm, my boss asked for one more thing. I nearly said no.
