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In this engaging conversation, Margaret Marlow (Grumpy and Me) shares her journey from retirement to finding purpose through writing and building a supportive online community. She discusses the challenges of ageing, the importance of laughter, and her recent forays into technology and weight loss. The dialogue highlights the significance of kindness in online interactions and the joy of connecting with others, regardless of age. Margaret's humorous take on life and her reflections on confidence and purpose resonate deeply, making for an inspiring and uplifting discussion.

Margaret is 72, a mam of 3 and a wife of one. She is a Geordie by birth and a Knutsfordian by adoption. She fell into the Civil Service after school because she could walk to work and her dad said it was a good job for a girl. At school, her report said she “wasted time in silliness”; in her opinion silliness is never wasted. 

She’s never really enjoyed hobbies, but she reads a lot and faffs with flowers. She does enjoy a good piano piece from Alexis Ffrench to Rachmaninov. In her 60s she started her Facebook page, ‘Grumpy and Me’ where she entertains her 29 thousand followers and makes them laugh a lot. 

https://www.facebook.com/grumpyandi

Instagram: @thehouse_no15

https://www.youtube.com/@MegMarlow

Takeaways

Retirement can lead to a loss of purpose and boredom.

Writing became a way to express thoughts and connect with others.

Building a community online can foster positivity and laughter.

Kindness is essential in online interactions.

Age should not limit one's ability to learn and grow.

Embracing technology can be daunting but rewarding.

Weight loss journeys can be shared and documented for accountability.

Confidence can wane with age, but it can be rebuilt.

Finding joy in small things can enhance life satisfaction.

Humour can bridge gaps and create connections. 

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