Jeanne Ellin: Opening windows, resurgent mint and thought control
Do you know how to operate a window? Jeanne has been offered instruction - although she's confident she doesn't need it!
Do you know how to operate a window? Jeanne has been offered instruction - although she's confident she doesn't need it!
Jeanne takes a nostalgic look back at the 60s, miniskirts and bunny girls.
How do you celebrate your seventieth birthday? Go pink and rock out to a punk band, of course.
As her operation gets closer, Jeanne is given advice on how to manage her post-op care.
How would you manage without clear vision for a few weeks? Jeanne prepares for post-op eyesight.
There are heroes all around us, but do we notice them? Jeanne looks at what makes a hero in her eyes.
In this month of Valentine's love, Jeanne considers the other types of love we share.
Living with constant building work can bring surprises and unexpected courtesies.
Living through building work over new year could be stressful, unless you can find the humour in it. Jeanne finds the music and laughter.
A Christmas gift can be so simple, but bring so much pleasure.
Building work driving you mad? Jeanne looks for a way to find the humour in the noise.
Art can take you to unexpected places - Jeanne tells us more...
Living in a small flat means we have to be inventive when the grandchildren come to visit.
Sometimes doing the right thing can be so painful, including having to let go of a beloved companion.
Have you experienced the frustration of a fire alarm wailing and been unable to turn it off? Jeanne shares her tale.