So last week I talked about the freedom of choice which I see as a huge divide between the haves and the have nots in America. Don’t get me wrong there are many countries in the Western World who are struggling with out of control rents which in turn are leading to even working peopleContinue reading “America-The Land of the Free: A Deceptive Reality for Native Americans”
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America -Land Of The Free?
As the controversy rages around President Biden and whether he should continue to run for re-election I feel it is the right time to write a post from my perspective on the country that proclaims itself the “Land of the Free”. My Experience of America:Many British people choose to come to the US on holidayContinue reading “America -Land Of The Free?”
Election 2024 -Is This Really Democracy In Action?
Like so many other UK residents I awoke yesterday morning to a new Government headed by Sir Kier Starmer. With 650 seats on offer in the House of Commons the result was as follows;Labour won with 412 seats (+214)Conservatives 121 seats (-252)Liberal Democrats 71 seats (+63)Reform 5 seats (+5)Green Party 4 seats (+3)Others (some countryContinue reading “Election 2024 -Is This Really Democracy In Action?”
Top Events To Attend In The UK -Badminton Horse Trials
As a nation we love to get out and attend key events across the calendar year whether that is the Cheltenham Race Festival in March, the Grand National or the Boat Race in April or Wimbledon in July. Certain dates get marked off on calendars at the start of each year and people turn out,Continue reading “Top Events To Attend In The UK -Badminton Horse Trials”
The Meal Challenge- Making Conversation?!?
As part of our little foray into Cornwall and despite making promises to ourselves to cook and eat in our cottage, we did opt to eat lunch/dinner out on one occasion. We quite like to eat outside an English pub when the weather is good and have done so on endless occasions during hot weatherContinue reading “The Meal Challenge- Making Conversation?!?”
Retirement -How Do You Get It Right?
Whenever I thought about retirement when I was younger and it seemed a long way off, I just imagined a time when work was history and I would be totally free to wander at will. Do what I want, when I want. However what I’ve discovered is that retirement isn’t that easy. My first thoughtsContinue reading “Retirement -How Do You Get It Right?”
Should Zoos Still Exist?
When I was a child going to visit a zoo or wildlife park wasn’t really on my family’s radar. Don’t get me wrong my Mum, Dad and my Godmother all taught us about nature from growing our own vegetables and fruit to taking regular countryside walks. My children are still amazed when we go outContinue reading “Should Zoos Still Exist?”
The NHS War Zone
Before I begin this post, based upon my opinion, I want to preface it by referring you to a previous post I wrote, back in February 2023, entitled “Life Experience vs The Tabloids: https://amidlifeadventure.org/2023/02/18/opinion-life-experience/ The opinion I am voicing here is based upon fact not on what I have read in the media or listenedContinue reading “The NHS War Zone”
Why Do I Struggle To Put Myself First?
When I decided to set up this blog I thought it would be so easy. After all I enjoy writing and how hard can it be to write about activities I’ve enjoyed, places I’ve been to or to express an opinion about something?The answer is Hard! Sometimes Very Hard! Why? Because even though I’m aContinue reading “Why Do I Struggle To Put Myself First?”
Time Out -Should We Be Kinder To Ourselves?
I went to my first spa with two friends twelve years ago and yet I still remember that first experience. We were staying on site for a weekend in a lovely wooden chalet amongst the trees and the sights and sounds of nature. If this wasn’t enough of an escape, we also decided to bookContinue reading “Time Out -Should We Be Kinder To Ourselves?”
A Midlife Adventure 