Can we just move on now that Ellen DeGeneres has apologised?
September 30, 2020 Leave a Comment
By Nina Steele They say you know who your true friends are when you get in real trouble and boy, how true has that been for Ellen DeGeneres.… Read the rest
Netflix documentary ‘RBG’ celebrates the life and work of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
September 23, 2020 Leave a Comment
By Nina Steele Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a fierce advocate for gender equality and women’s rights. She was loved by many, including childfree icon Gloria Steinem who was interviewed for the documentary.… Read the rest
What we see on social media is usually far from what really happens in real life
September 16, 2020 Leave a Comment
By Nina Steele A video kept popping up on my Facebook feed recently. At first, I chose to ignore it. Then out of curiosity, I decided to watch it.… Read the rest
A tough childhood doesn’t have to damage us irretrievably
September 9, 2020 Leave a Comment
By Nina Steele I had a conversation with a friend recently. It is a new friendship yet we both feel so comfortable with each other that we have been sharing some uncomfortable childhood stories we both experienced.… Read the rest
RIP Chadwick Boseman: November 29, 1976 – August 28, 2020
September 2, 2020 Leave a Comment
By Nina Steele I woke up to the news of Chadwick Boseman’s death and was completely floored. Like millions of people, I watched Black Panther and loved his performance in it.… Read the rest
I watched the story of Chris McCandless and understand why he did what he did
August 26, 2020 Leave a Comment
By Nina Steele Chris McCandless died in August 1992. He was aged 24. The story of his life has been made into a film: ‘Into the Wild’.… Read the rest
Why Dolly Parton has made writing a will a priority
August 19, 2020 Leave a Comment
By Nina Steele Dolly Parton has been married to her husband Carl Dean since May 1966. The couple has no children. Her personal fortune is estimated to be around $500 million.… Read the rest
What is going on with Ellen DeGeneres?
August 12, 2020 Leave a Comment
By Nina Steele I have been watching clips of the Ellen DeGeneres show on Facebook for a while now. As far as I am concerned, the show is all about giving and being nice.… Read the rest
It pays to know your limitations
August 5, 2020 Leave a Comment
By Nina Steele My husband and I came across an old man walking on his own in the Surrey countryside recently. As we walked past him, he stopped us to ask for direction.… Read the rest
Childless man donates shares worth $2 million to wildlife charity
July 29, 2020 Leave a Comment
By Nina Steele Russ Gremel from Chicago, never married and had no children. He died on April 22, 2018. He was 99. He first worked as a lawyer and then retired at the age of 45.… Read the rest










