by Fortysomething Fan Girl | Jan 6, 2019 | Arts, Health
MOMENT IN THE SUN: BEING TALL Somebody once told me my legs were ‘shapely.’ I think it was a compliment but I am not good at receiving compliments so I retorted, “Yes, but they’re too close to the ground.” I continue to hold firmly to this belief. I am short. 160cm...
by Fortysomething Fan Girl | Dec 23, 2018 | Entertainment, Family
MOMENT IN THE SUN: BOARD GAMES Hurrah for Christmas! There are so many things I love about this seasonal holiday: the guilt-free consumption of Mr Kipling Festive Bakewells for breakfast, the tense anticipation of the Ambridge panto and… the board games. I love...
by Fortysomething Fan Girl | Dec 16, 2018 | Fashion, Talking Points
MOMENT IN THE SUN: CHRISTMAS JUMPERS Friday was National Christmas Jumper Day. This is one of those days which has become a thing in the past decade. I’m going to be honest, I’m not a fan. Way too much acrylic around (potentially lethal if you hug a child with a...
by Fortysomething Fan Girl | Dec 2, 2018 | Entertainment, Sport
MOMENT IN THE SUN: NOEL EDMONDS! I have of late been most distracted. My head has been filled with an unexpected admiration for Noel Edmonds. Noel Edmonds. Lover of helicopter flight, beard dye and cosmic ordering. This will be a shock to those who have seen my show,...
by Fortysomething Fan Girl | Nov 25, 2018 | Food, Talking Points
THE TOPICAL BAROMETER! MOMENT IN THE SUN: THE MARTINI Mixologists everywhere will be happy to learn that the Martini in its pure form, is back in fashion! Yes, this simplest of cocktails can make even the most cack handed of barmen look like Brian Flanagan –...
