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.
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My secret tip for a happy marriage…spend time apart
‘We definitely get on brilliantly – as long as we’re not forced to spend too much time together’
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National Service? Good luck with that one, Rishi
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Finding peace in the aisles of the grocery store
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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
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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
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Claire Calman: ‘I’m off to a family barmitzvah’
Map-reading, a magician and many cousins
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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
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Why I'm extra reflective this Rosh Hashanah
My son's off to university and my husband's retiring, what comes next?
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Should my friend's son go to his girlfriend's for two Rosh Hashanah lunches?
Claire Calman ponders a festive family dilemma
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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
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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
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Excavating my past in the box room
A decluttering session turns emotional when it unearths a treasure from my childhood
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Crumbs, I can’t even eat matzah
Spare a thought for me as I report from the front line of dietary restrictions
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Do they know ham’s not OK?
Friends encounter a treif dilemma with their Ukrainian refugee guests
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A team adrift at the supper quiz
What's a competitive couple to do when the questions are too tricky?
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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
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