Thinking, exploring and growing in your sixties and beyond
Curiosity is a natural human trait that’s present from birth. Babies and toddlers constantly explore their surroundings, touching, tasting, and smelling everything they can get their hands on. As we get older though, we often lose that sense of fascination…
This post considers the timeless quality and enduring popularity of the classic Fair Isle sweater and looks at its reinterpretation by two modern designers. A Timeless Classic The Fair Isle sweater is named after the tiny Shetland Island off the…
This post examines why we need to keep challenging the little old lady stereotype, and how the TV series Magpie Murders successfully does that. How Magpie Murders challenges the little old lady stereotype Last weekend I binge watched Magpie Murders on BBC iPlayer. It’s…
Slow fashion is a fast-growing movement that offers a sustainable alternative to fast fashion. In contrast to the rapid production and almost immediate obsolescence of fast fashion, slow fashion focuses on creating high-quality, long-lasting garments that stand the test of time. For…
How a technically challenged sexagenarian managed to launch a professional looking blog.
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