For some people, retirement is a date circled on the calendar years in advance. For others, the idea of a fixed retirement age feels strange, irrelevant, or even threatening.
Life
Articles all about our country, your favourites like food, wine, family, your home, gardening, retirement living and yes, something about pets also.
Breakfast Bacon Spinach and Egg Muffins
Great for picnics or on the go breakfasts. Serve hot or cold with relish.
The Little-Known Way to Save at the Pump
Fuel is a part of everyday life for most people, and, like many everyday costs, it has a habit of creeping up quietly in the background.
A Year Exploring what the Secular World can Learn from Religion
What happens when an atheist adopts the habits of religious life for a year in search of humility, connection and a language for living beyond the self?
Living the Dream as a Full-Time House Sitter!
They’re homes away from home, and although house-sits come with a few duties, these are seldom arduous.
Bring on Next Summer’s Colour!
Late summer and autumn can be one of our warmest periods in the garden. It’s the traditional time for sowing the seeds of perennial plants
You’re Not ‘Old’ — You’re in Your Freedom Years
For decades, ageing was framed as a narrowing, but for many, getting older has less to do with decline and far more to do with freedom.
What to Do When Reservations Go Wrong
Most reservation mishaps can be resolved quickly and calmly, often with a better outcome than you expected. Here’s how to handle the situation with confidence and keep your day on track.
Blushing Cranberry Pears
These cranberry and cinnamon-flavoured, sweet, pink pears are very delicious! Great for when you don't want to use wine to poach pears.
Why Enjoyment Matters More Than ‘Being Sensible’
“Being sensible” has long been treated as a virtue. Save for later. Be careful. Do the responsible thing. As a result, enjoyment can feel faintly uncomfortable.




