Claire Calman
Claire Calman is a writer and broadcaster, who lives in London. Her latest novel, ‘Growing Up for Beginners’ (Boldwood Books), will he published on June 4.
Finding peace in the aisles of the grocery store
I’ve just turned six-oh — and with it the age of tech incompetence
I think it might be easier to get a new husband than the various senior discounts to which I’m now entitled
I’m turning 60 … is it time for a new profession?
With a husband who’s no good at DIY, Claire Calman’s considering a radical shift in direction
Claire Calman: ‘I’m off to a family barmitzvah’
Map-reading, a magician and many cousins
I'm guilty of burying my head in the sand after news of Hamas terror attack
When the news gets worse - I attempt to adopt the ostrich position
Why I'm extra reflective this Rosh Hashanah
My son's off to university and my husband's retiring, what comes next?
Should my friend's son go to his girlfriend's for two Rosh Hashanah lunches?
Claire Calman ponders a festive family dilemma
Why heat will always be a four-letter word
My husband's yearning for the sun makes for frequent arguments when it comes to the planning of holidays
Holding back the ticking timebomb of ageing is a full-time job
Writer Claire Calman has to devote more time trying to slow the natural process down
Excavating my past in the box room
A decluttering session turns emotional when it unearths a treasure from my childhood
Crumbs, I can’t even eat matzah
Spare a thought for me as I report from the front line of dietary restrictions
Do they know ham’s not OK?
Friends encounter a treif dilemma with their Ukrainian refugee guests
A team adrift at the supper quiz
What's a competitive couple to do when the questions are too tricky?
On my Plate: Positivity proves to be a big pain
The New Year began with an extra session with my personal trainer - and, boy, am I paying the price
On my plate: Truffle and treif party-time hell
I have never liked parties- and don't get me started on the catering
On my Plate: A slice of Claire Calman’s life - And so the soup debates begin
For us, Rosh Hashanah begins with the first of many family traditions a few weeks in advance.
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