Life

Satisfaction. It can be elusive. We often desire 'more': love, money, career prospects, time.

Winter is when your plants and garden take a bit of a rest and regroup; they have different requirements, so remember to adjust your care regime accordingly.

"Would you please stop your child from doing that";

It is easy enough to love babies. Even when they're puking down the back of your shirt, they are inherently lovable. But they grow… it can be a lot harder to love adolescents.

Tangerines is an anti-war fable set in Caucasus in 1992

"The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age." Lucille Ball

Relax. You are a parent, not the entertainment officer on a cruise liner.

Many thanks to those who have risen to the challenge and offered suggestions to some oily rag questions from readers.

Memory games. Whether you complete them daily, weekly or once a month, it's the perfect way to keep the brain active and 'youthful' and is clinically proven to reduce the chance of developing Dementia or Alzheimer's as well as keeping older folk sharper,

Driving is one of those things in life that just gives you that feeling of freedom, both in the physical and mental sense.