Guest post: The Role of Taxes in War Financing Throughout UK History

It has been a while since I last published a guest post, although I often get approached and I turn the drivel down.  This article, kindly sent to me by Lauren Wright of Ridgefield Consulting, was a jolly interesting read and definitely worth posting – yes tax can be interesting!  While it is written with UK readers in mind, it will be illuminating for others around the world. Continue reading “Guest post: The Role of Taxes in War Financing Throughout UK History”

Guest post – The Truth About the Artificial Grass Trend

Last week I was busy out in our garden taking care of the lawn (a.k.a. the meadow) and makes this guest blog post very timely.  Our meadow is a shining example of biodiversity and yet the guest post below explains why this is under threat in many gardens. Continue reading “Guest post – The Truth About the Artificial Grass Trend”

Guest post – simple ways to care for your ageing skin

Photo credit: Louis Hansel @shotsoflouis
Photo credit: Louis Hansel @shotsoflouis

It is a while since I published any guest blog posts, although I often do get asked.  So to correct this, here is a very topical and relevant article on skin care from Isabella Lovett, a talented writer. Continue reading “Guest post – simple ways to care for your ageing skin”

Guest blog – Inflation – Does it kill your retirement savings silently?

One of the nice things of being in a community of bloggers is the occasional opportunity to host a guest blog.  This guest post, by Stacy B Miller is about Inflation – Does it kill your retirement savings silently? Continue reading “Guest blog – Inflation – Does it kill your retirement savings silently?”

Guest post – Cosyfeet Backs Men’s Shed

Street Men's Shed meeting on a Tuesday morning
Street Men’s Shed meeting on a Tuesday morning

Recently I was really interested to hear of an initiative to support the Men’s Sheds movement, not that I’m anywhere near those sheds myself!  Nevertheless I can immediately recognise the enormous benefits of the Men’s Sheds movement.  The Men’s Sheds allow supportive contact amongst like-minded men and this can, amongst other benefits, reduce isolation, improve mental health while allowing learning to take place.  Without doubt, this must help with general well being. Guest post – Cosyfeet Backs Men’s Shed Continue reading “Guest post – Cosyfeet Backs Men’s Shed”

Guest post – not retiring, more like rewiring

Stephen Marsden
Stephen Marsden

Recently I had the honour of meeting Stephen Marsden while we were visiting Hannah in North Wales.  Quickly it seemed we were on the same wave length in a number of different ways, although Stephen is a few steps ahead of me in terms of retirement.   Continue reading “Guest post – not retiring, more like rewiring”