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 –...
by Fortysomething Fan Girl | Oct 14, 2018 | Entertainment, Talking Points
I know that if you divvied up the cost of the £2 million security bill incurred for the wedding of Princess Eugenie to that nervous looking tequila salesman, it would only amount to about fourpence per subject, but that is not the point. If I’m contributing to a...
by Fortysomething Fan Girl | Sep 30, 2018 | Family, Talking Points
October 1987. I am about to start my degree at the University of Warwick. Everything I need, namely my film poster of ‘Another Country’ featuring Rupert Everett, my boombox and mix tapes (everything from The Smiths to Five Star), a selection of batwing jumpers,...
by Fortysomething Fan Girl | Aug 10, 2018 | Arts, Talking Points, Travel
Wednesday 8th August. They call it ‘Black Wednesday.’ It follows what’s known as ‘Misery Monday’ and ‘Terrible Tuesday’. These are the days when the big acts offer two-for -one tickets to their shows and punters for free shows...
by Fortysomething Fan Girl | Jul 22, 2018 | Family, Talking Points
Here are the things I would like to come home to after work: Rupert Graves holding a chilled glass of good champagne. A hot bath with Floris bath essence. A clear pathway from the door to the kitchen. A kitchen table with nothing on it. I know. The whole Rupert...
by Fortysomething Fan Girl | Jul 15, 2018 | Family, Talking Points
I’ve been looking at photos on social media of friends taking their offspring on the tour of university open days. This is the first year in a while that I haven’t undertaken that task myself. My older son is firmly ensconced at art school and the second awaits the...
