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?
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Articles all about our country, your favourites like food, wine, family, your home, gardening, retirement living and yes, something about pets also.
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.
Exercise Snacking Has Come to Town!
‘Exercise snacking’ is the latest trend, and no, we’re not talking about a new chain of restaurants or cafes.
Surgery Jitters – Send them Packing!
Surgery can be a daunting prospect for anyone, but if you’re in your senior years, and find yourself facing this challenge for the first time, it can feel even more overwhelming.
Is It Too Late to Reinvent Myself?
If you’re over 50, you might sometimes feel like the era of reinvention has passed, but at this stage of life it isn’t just possible—it can be deeply liberating.