It’s that time of year again when the trees turn golden and the nights draw in. A time of transition and change that I once adored simply for its beauty. But after losing my younger brother in October and [...]

I’ve written a lot on My Life Detour about the many incredible benefits of regular movement for both our mind and body. It’s been my saviour in so many ways in so many situations. Being totally honest, I’m really [...]

The beach is a million miles from my natural habitat. I don’t tan, I get bored easily and I hate wearing swimwear. But my kids LOVE the beach.  So, we’re just back from a long weekend in the mythical [...]

I don’t know about you, but I feel I can’t go on the internet, turn the tv on or open a newspaper or magazine without being confronted with the latest headline on the latest weight loss injection. The incredible [...]

I’m not one to go OTT on the health front. By that I mean, I’m not a total hypochondriac or try to prevent every possible negative health outcome. I mean, life is for living, not obsessing. Even about our [...]

While a broken bone was a possible outcome of our last-minute family skiing holiday, an emotional reaction that had me thinking about midlife crises wasn’t as predictable! By way of background, I’ve not skied in decades, despite having been [...]