Helicopter Parents – The Monday Moan

Oh hell! No sooner had I sorted out ‘upskirting’ than along lands ‘ helicopter parents ’. You may need to take a pill (or drink a glass of whisky) before reading on. By way of background, on my first day…

It’s Important to Keep Earning

Earning is the first of the Four Autonomies to give you a Second Bite of the Cherry We’ve looked at Enlightened Thrift – how all the important things in life are free, and how you can survive – and thrive…

Top 40 Things Over 65s Say Keep Them Feeling Young

An active love life, yoga and drinking red wine are among the top 40 things which keep you feeling young, according to new research. The poll of 1,500 over-65s also revealed singing along to music, spending time with younger people…

Body Lotions With Benefits

What are body lotions with benefits? As summer approaches, and we’re baring more skin, it’s time to treat it with a little more care and attention. Your usual body lotion probably does a good job of smoothing, but look out…

James T. Abbott and His Affair with UFOs

Who is James T. Abbott?  James T. Abbott was born in England back when the most sophisticated technology was a valve-based, ten-inch, grey and grey TV, when few people had a telephone in their home and when the hottest news…

The Faux Pas – Tony’s Monday Moan

The French phrase ‘ faux pas ’ translates to ‘false step’. A political equivalent happened last Friday when Sir Christopher Chope OBE, MP (Con: Christchurch: first elected 1983: majority 2017: 25,171) committed Westminster suicide. A barrister, he blocked a private…

Travel Insurance for the Over 65s

At MrandMrs50Plus we’re very aware how difficult it can be when looking for travel insurance for the over 65s. You’re either penalised with high premiums or given the locked-door treatment by insurers.  Many are averse to the risks that older…