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Why do middle-aged people love birds so much?

I have become obsessed from afar with Flaco, an owl who fled a zoo in New York nearly a year ago. Over Christmas, I could no longer resist the urge to track him down, writes Emma Beddington

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Tipping in the US made me feel mortified and contrite

I felt cheap when I forgot to tip for a coffee in a Brooklyn cafe – and my attempts to make up for it have cleared out my bank account, writes Emma Beddington

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Six winter warmers, tried and tested: ‘The heated poncho has changed me. I will never have sex again’

From electric blankets to a warming gilet, I tried out products designed to heat the human rather than the home – and found some of them shockingly effective

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Why I’m going rogue this Christmas

Take the stress out of the big day by doing less – or better still, nothing

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Boasting season is upon us – and it can’t end soon enough

Tired of hearing everyone talk, with false humility, about what they’ve accomplished over the past year? Me too, writes Emma Beddington

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How was 2023 for me? Well, I’ve ranked the top 5 letdowns …

From the things I have shouted, to the people I have envied, let’s look back on another year of highlights and – most of all – lowlights, writes Emma Beddington

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Thinking of going to a Christmas market? Maybe don’t

Oversubscribed seasonal stalls in York, Lincoln, Edinburgh, Manchester and more have brought the towns and cities to a standstill. It’s turning me into a Scrooge, writes Emma Beddington

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I stopped looking at my phone every time I was waiting for something – this is what I learned

We all do it: waiting in queues at the shop or the bus stop or for a class to start. But is it making us miserable, asks Emma Beddington

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The zero-waste wardrobe: five writers try sustainable fashion fixes

How can you lessen the climate impact of your clothes? Our writers spend a month selling, tailoring and mending to find out

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Move over, Sweden: here’s my essential guide to greeting strangers

A Swedish city is encouraging its residents to say hello to each other, which sounds like hell for most British people. But never fear – help is at hand, writes Emma Beddington

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Need to get out of a Christmas party? Just take notes from Martha Stewart

When Stewart told a talkshow she had cancelled Thanksgiving, she prompted panic. Her clarification is a lesson in the art of excuses, writes Emma Beddington

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I know sitting is bad for me. But how can I cut back when it’s so much fun?

I eat my greens and I look after my gums. There’s not much I won’t do for the sake of my health. But this? Get lost, writes Emma Beddington

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Furious about the petty macho point-scoring of the Covid-era government? May I suggest this shouty Belgian feminist video

Helen MacNamara’s quietly devastating evidence to the Covid inquiry reminded me how desperately we need more women channelling their anger into politics, says Emma Beddington

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It’s just weeks since I lost Oscar, but already people are asking: will I get another dog?

After 15 years with a much-loved but often demanding whippet, part of me is enjoying the peace. But you can have too much quiet, writes Emma Beddington

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Maggie Smith, Miriam Margolyes, Harriet Walter … I can’t get enough of the new fashion icons

Middle age can be a bit rubbish. But if this is what your 70s and 80s look like, at least there’s something to look forward to, writes Emma Beddington

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Five Great Reads: bed hogs, assassinations and diaries from Gaza

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Imogen Dewey

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Marking death in myriad ways

Letters: Readers respond to a piece by Emma Beddington on the death of her mother 20 years ago and reveal how they remember loved ones

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Don’t listen to Arnold Schwarzenegger – join the rest and relaxation resistance!

Arnie’s brand of hustle culture is taking a bashing online and I am all for it. Do less, enjoy more and take that nap, writes Emma Beddington

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Twenty years after Mum died, I still don’t know how to mark the day

Like it or not, I know that emotion is waiting to ambush me. Perhaps it’s time to face it head on – with a cup of tea, writes Emma Beddington

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Should I be embarrassed about wearing nothing but Breton tops in Brittany?

I packed quickly for my holiday, and opened my suitcase on arrival to find a pile of striped tops. Cue mortification

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Oscar, my beloved dog, has died at 15. A piece of my heart rests with him beneath the pear tree

Saying farewell at home was the right thing to do for a dog who hated the vet. Goodbye, sweet gent, and thank you for politely putting up with us for so long, writes Emma Beddington

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How can you really get to know a person? Ask to see their loyalty cards

I’m akin to a microchipped dog, tracked by retailers who know my every like and dislike. My desire for a discount clearly overrides my unease at parting with my information, writes Emma Beddington

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What’s in your go bag for the apocalypse?

With more and more people prepping for Armageddon, the answers to this question are revealing – whether it’s Babybels, cash, crossbows or toilet paper, writes Emma Beddington

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How to be more productive? I am taking lessons from my eight-legged life coach

The spider in my office is constantly web-building, fly-wrapping, fly-eating and darting around. Her industry is highly motivating, writes Emma Beddington

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The secrets of a happy relationship? Sleep, luck and takeaways

A survey asking couples why they stayed together proves the uselessness of people’s opinions. It’s like asking centenarians the secret of a long life, writes Emma Beddington

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