Hobbies

Have you ever had the urge to enter the wilderness with a backpack, but dismissed it as an impossibly silly dream, because you felt too old and out of shape? I am here to tell you that you can do it! You don’t need to be young, thin, athletic or tough…

In Part One, I highlighted three long books. Here, there is only one, but an important book, Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution. If you have a serious reader friend, take up this book together and discuss the sections…

Exploring nature can be a restorative and empowering experience, especially for us women over 50 who are looking for meaningful ways to connect with the outdoors. Did you know that there are stunning trails around the globe tailored to varying skill levels? 

When was the last time you picked up a paintbrush, not to create a masterpiece, but simply to enjoy the flow of colors on paper? Or felt the urge to doodle on the back of a receipt while waiting for your coffee? That might be your inner artist calling…

There are three longish books in this first installment of my winter book comments. I finally got my hands on Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. It did not disappoint. The wait list at the library is short because it came out in 2022. Then I saw a new book by Hampton Sides…

I’m sure I’m not the only one to have started the year exploring new ways to improve my general wellbeing. As ever, a different exercise programme, tweaks to my diet and learning a new skill have all made it on to the list. But with each year…

About 10 years ago, I found myself in an extremely stressful work situation that I hoped would improve, and I tried to keep a positive attitude. The highlight of my day was my morning subway ride, as I people-watched and listened to music…

“If only I had a greenhouse, a 1/2-acre English cottage, cutting garden and staff to assist with digging holes, my gardening life would be complete.” This is how I feel every time I finish scrolling through dreamy garden images on Instagram. And it’s not a good feeling…

A new year is the perfect time to get up, get moving, and embrace your best self. Keeping your body and mind active is essential to staying healthy and vibrant as you age. Hobbies are a powerful way to bring joy, spark creativity, and even meet new people…

Over the last decade or so, memoir has grown into one of the most popular reading genres. But the truth is, personal stories have been part of the human DNA for a very long time. We have been telling our tales to each other for centuries. But in modern times, more…