Category Archives: muddled life

The Step Mum Handbook Nobody Wrote – navigating teenage boys; chapter 295

Posted on August 18, 2025 by thepogblog

I may have created a monster.  This is how: Stepson 2 applied for summer and weekend jobs after finishing his GCSEs. If you are of a similar midlife age to me and don’t have teenagers in your life, let me … Continue reading →

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Running Away from All The Things (very slowly)

Posted on August 14, 2025 by thepogblog

I’m not sure what I do can be classed as running away when it’s practically slow motion.  It’s more a case of escaping from All The Things for a short time… So many people sent such lovely messages after my … Continue reading →

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ID bracelets

Posted on June 12, 2025 by thepogblog

This one is a practical one that might help someone else. We kicked ourselves for not thinking of it as it’s pretty bloomin’ obvious, but it took my father-in-law (thanks Pops!) to suggest it. Pops had seen ID bracelets for … Continue reading →

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Training to be a strong Pog

Posted on March 27, 2025 by thepogblog

I have had quite a few clients over the years who hit their 50th birthday and decide it’s time to…: Get fitter Have a health check Eat better Do more stuff Get things done I think this is a great … Continue reading →

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