All wrapped up: Bel Mooney reveals the best art books you can find for gifting those who love creativity Bel Mooney rounded up a selection of this year’s must-read art books British literary critic selected tomes to suit all budgets this Christmas Highlights include Spirit Of Place: Artists, Writers And The British Landscape By Bel Mooney … Read more
Poor Alice. After falling down a rabbit hole into a bizarre world of contradiction and threat, she was totally confused in Wonderland — and who can blame her? By the time that funny old Caterpillar asked who she was, Alice had stopped believing in anything at all. She told him: ‘I hardly know, Sir, just … Read more
Dear Bel, During the first lockdown, one of my grandchildren, Jade stayed with me. I’ve had so much to do with her upbringing and paid for extra lessons etc. We baked, walked the dogs, watched TV. My daughter, Anna, is divorced and was grateful as she was moving house and also had to work. In … Read more
Lawrence Mooney rips into Pete Evans after the controversial chef posted a neo-Nazi meme on social media By J. Peterson For Daily Mail Australia Published: 02:36 GMT, 18 November 2020 | Updated: 02:36 GMT, 18 November 2020 Australian comedian Lawrence Mooney has ripped into controversial celebrity chef Pete Evans on his Triple M radio show, … Read more
Dear Bel, My mother, nearly 85, has been having an affair for nearly 45 years. She stayed with Dad to keep the family together, but this caused many difficulties over the years. She let us know she loved Peter. My heart broke for our dad — a delightful, dear man respected and loved by everyone. … Read more
‘Let’s not play Roxy the victim here’: PR queen Jacenko HANGS UP on Triple M host Lawrence Moony after she’s carved up for ‘not making the grade’ on SAS Australia and then complaining about being trolled By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 01:06 BST, 20 October 2020 | Updated: 01:06 BST, 20 October … Read more
The disillusionment and rage I feel could almost make me ill. It’s like a knot in the stomach, driving acid into the mouth, shaking me with dizzy disbelief. Head and heart shout out in unison: ‘You must be kidding!’ And then: ‘How bloody dare you?’ Countless other citizens of the United Kingdom will be feeling … Read more
Dear Bel, I’m a 51-year-old man, single now for five years, following an 18-year relationship. Having avoided meeting anyone since, I finally feel ready. Thought of the day The sun shines on my desk. Such joy, such joy it is To work as if at music On such clear Autumn days. Iain Crichton Smith (Scottish … Read more
Dear Bel, I’m so unhappy after a rotten eight months. My husband (76) retired due to an eye problem so I’m still working at 73. We didn’t book a holiday at the beginning of this year due to his eye problem, then Covid happened. Our two sons are married and I’d love us all to … Read more
Dear Bel, I’m 27 and need advice about whether, and how, I should tell my parents about my older boyfriend, who is divorced with three young children. We met at work two years ago. I was instantly attracted to him, despite his age (he’s 41) and circumstances. We both have successful careers. He sees his … Read more