Where life's contradictions get comfortable

Nobody warned me about parenthood. To be fair, nobody warned me about much. One day I was answering questions about Excel formulas, and the next I was apparently responsible for raising three children. I don't remember agreeing to this. There was no meeting. No onboarding document. No safeguarding training. No little leaflet saying: CONGRATULATIONS! YOU ARE NOW A PARENT. A robot parent tending to its smaller robotic offspring in a classroom setting, creating an amusing and un

When we went on our next camping trip, we had acquired a few more items for the luxury tent, although he might say slumming tent after last time. We started to pack up the car with the essentials I packed what I considered essential camping equipment… Tent – obvious first choice. Peaceful outdoor cooking with basic camping gear: a portable stove sizzles with chicken while noodles and fresh veggies await on the grassy setting. Ideal simplicity for a nature getaway. Coolbox and

Ah, mid-life. That peculiar phase where your back cracks more than your jokes, and your idea of a wild night is staying up past 10 PM. If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably found yourself staring blankly at the mirror, wondering when your youthful glow turned into a “glow of exhaustion.” But here’s the thing - mid-life doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom. In fact, it’s the perfect time to find humour in the chaos. So, grab your cuppa, and let’s dive into some midlife