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Drink Lemon, Water and Ginger to stay Healthy
Monday, 15 March 2021
by Hilda
This post was one of my early posts 7 years ago, so I thought I would republish it, as I had some additional information. I still drink this every morning. But, now I use a straw to drink it on the advice of my dentist Dr Sarah Flannery at Seapoint Clinic. I had some wonderful
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boost your immune system, Healthy tips, lemon, tips for digestion, water and ginger drink
My Emergency Hospital Visit With Transient Global Amnesia
Tuesday, 02 March 2021
by Hilda
Have you heard of Transient Global Amnesia? Well, last Friday I had an episode of Transient Global Amnesia, or TGA as it is more commonly known. It lasted approximately two hours. And it obviously terrified me and frightened my family. But I do not remember any of it. WHAT HAPPENED? Graham tells the story… Friday
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ambulance, Health emergency, Hospital emergency, sudden loss of memory, TGA, Transient Global Amnesia
‘Style Not Age’ Showcases Faux Leather
Monday, 22 February 2021
by Hilda
Faux Leather is the theme of my ‘Style Not Age’ group this month. I have some faux leather in my wardrobe, my most loved being my Spanx suit (below) which you have seen before. But for this month’s challenge I decided to bring out my much-loved faux leather biker-style jacket (below), bought a few years
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4 Books to Read in Lockdown that could be loosely termed Historical Fiction
Thursday, 18 February 2021
by Hilda
I have read some really interesting books recently. Lockdown has given me the opportunity to read more than usual, as golf courses are closed and my social life is severely limited. We are staying at home like most people. This month, I have reviewed some books that reflect life during certain historical periods. The first
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Love is not only for Valentine’s Day
Tuesday, 09 February 2021
by Hilda
THE BEGINNING Graham and I started our journey in love on Valentine’s Day 40 years ago. It all began on a hockey tour with our club Lorraine H.C. which was based in Dublin’s Phoenix Park. Both of us were single since the previous December and we had already been flirting a bit in the clubhouse
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advice for lovers, hints for a happy marriage, love, Love is, marriage, relationships, Valentine's Day
How to stay healthy…drink Gin!
Monday, 01 February 2021
by Hilda
Gin has had very bad press for years because it was considered to be a drink that made you sad or depressed, or maudlin. Now there’s a word that has gone out of use! I never found it so and, in fact, when I started drinking Gin in my early twenties, I found that it
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‘Style Not Age’ in Loungewear at home
Monday, 25 January 2021
by Hilda
Loungewear has obviously become much more popular since the pandemic. Why? Because we are spending more time in our houses. Many are working from home and so the more formal work dressing has gone by the wayside. CASUAL WEAR It is true that casual dressing had been creeping into the workplace anyway. It started with
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Best Books to Read from Autobiographies to Thrillers
Monday, 18 January 2021
by Hilda
‘Reading gives us some place to go when we stay where we are.’ Reading has been an escape from the pandemic, where I can lose myself in other worlds. I have not read as much since I was at college. When I was teaching and raising a family, I was mostly too tired to read
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Binge Watch these Television Series
Monday, 11 January 2021
by Hilda
We have watched a lot of telly recently. Yes, we did binge watch much of what I recommend. My memory is not what it used to be and I prefer not having to wait a year to watch the next series. And there is some seriously good viewing out there. I know many of you
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best series, best telly, Bridgerton, Netflix, Schitt's Creek, Staged, Succession, The Queen's Gambit, The Undoing, Tin Star, westerns, Yellowstone.
Goodbye to 2020 and Look Forward
Monday, 04 January 2021
by Hilda
Goodbye 2020 I believe that most of us (probably everyone) are happy to see the back end of 2020. Personally, it has not been all bad as we welcomed our third grandson on my birthday on December 9th. And we managed to get through the various restrictions including the FIRST LOCKDOWN without too much difficulty.
Out and About with Style Not Age
Monday, 28 December 2020
by Hilda
Our ‘Style Not Age’ collective shows what we wear when we are ‘out and about’. In my case, I have been living in casual clothes. I presume most of you have too. In Dublin (Ireland), we have been in and out of various levels of restrictions since last March. We had a brief reprieve for
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10 reasons why you should take Vitamin C
Tuesday, 22 December 2020
by Hilda
Now, more than ever, we need to make sure that we have strong immune systems. There has been plenty of evidence to suggest that supplementation with Vitamin C and Vitamin D has an impact on keeping us healthy and in fighting Covid-19. Regular readers know that I have been championing Vitamin D for years. Check
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Review of Skinician, an Irish Skincare Brand
Thursday, 19 November 2020
by Hilda
I have been using some new products from an Irish brand SKINICIAN for the past few weeks. The products were gifted and specifically chosen for my ageing skin. As my regular readers know, I like to try a new brand for at least a month before I write a review. Sometimes I do not make
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ageing skin, dehydrated skin, it cosmetics cc cream, retinol, SKIN CARE POST, skincare, skincare range, skinician
The importance of Vitamin D – don’t be left in the dark.
Sunday, 01 November 2020
by Hilda
This post was first published in 2017 and again last year,but there has been a lot of discussion about Vitamin D and the role it could play in helping fight the Covid-19 virus recently, so I have decided to give it another airing. I have provided more up-to-date links. In researching this post, I have
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Gothic Romance for Halloween Week with ‘Style Not Age’
Monday, 26 October 2020
by Hilda
GOTHIC ROMANCE Emma’s theme of Gothic Romance is perfect for Halloween Week. I am more of a Romantic than a Goth in my style but I did enjoy the challenge. It certainly pushed me out of my comfort zone. I chose a local graveyard for my backdrop, within my 5k radius in a really beautiful
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Malahide Castle and Gardens is one of North County Dublin’s Top Attractions
Tuesday, 13 October 2020
by Hilda
I feel blessed to live in Malahide with its abundance of natural amenities, one of the most outstanding being Malahide Castle and Gardens. I tend to walk along the coast most days or around Paddy’s Hill if I want a climb. But I always head to the ‘Castle’ when the coast is too raw and
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Test-driving the New Renault Zoe
Sunday, 04 October 2020
by Hilda
ZOE AND ME Last week, I had the opportunity to test-drive the all-electric New Renault Zoe. I know I am no Rosemary Smith (one of the brand ambassadors) so I was pretty chuffed when Renault asked me if I would like to put it through its paces. Those who know me know that I prefer
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‘Style Not Age’: All Dressed Up and Nowhere to Go
Monday, 28 September 2020
by Hilda
We have had so few occasions to get dressed up in the last 6 months. My summer dresses were particularly neglected and I spent most of my time in more casual and leisure clothes. Social occasions were mainly outdoor barbecues. And with Irish weather being so unpredictable, I always went for trousers and layers and
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Castleknock Hotel Highly Recommended for Covid Times and Any Time
Thursday, 17 September 2020
by Hilda
GG and I spent a night recently (gifted) at Castleknock Hotel in Porterstown, near Castleknock, Dublin. WELCOME A few days before our visit we received an email in which the procedures/guidelines in place for safety were explained and laid out. From the moment we entered the large and airy foyer at Castleknock Hotel, we felt
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Ella & Jo Cosmetics – Affordable and Effective Irish Products
Thursday, 10 September 2020
by Hilda
ELLA & JO ‘LIMITED EDITION’ ORANGE BLOSSOM HYALURONIC SKIN MIST Do you use a facial mist? It has been a necessary addition to my beauty routine for years, particularly so as my skin ages. I use it to prep before make-up and to refresh my skin. When I was sent a bottle of Ella &
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‘Style Not Age’ Share FROW Outfits
Monday, 31 August 2020
by Hilda
This month, we are having a little fun and imagining what we would wear if we were invited to sit at the front row (FROW) at any of the designer shows at London Fashion Week. The pandemic has obviously changed how it will look and I believe 90% of London Fashion Week in September will
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How to Fix Broken, Chipped, Worn Teeth and Improve your Smile
Monday, 24 August 2020
by Hilda
‘Teeth are always in style’. Dr. Seuss I have been smiling without showing my teeth recently (see below) because I have not been particularly happy with their condition. My top front teeth had become weakened and worn down, the edges were rough and the enamel was damaged. They had also lost length. Seemingly, this is
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Golf break at Tulfarris Hotel, Wicklow Ireland
Tuesday, 18 August 2020
by Hilda
Golf with my friends has kept me sane during these turbulent times. I play regularly in my club at Malahide in Dublin. Though I took up the game in my late 50s, I can play to a level where I enjoy it without getting too frustrated now. I wrote about my initial struggles in a
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Our Signature Colour is ‘Style Not Age’ July’s Theme
Monday, 27 July 2020
by Hilda
This month, I have asked my ‘Style Not Age’ friends to each choose their Signature Colour. This is their ‘go to’ colour, the colour that they are drawn to when they open their wardrobe or go into a shop. I head straight for red, orange and yellow (more mustard really) as I am obsessed with
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