On his way to the doctor on a winter’s morning, Mike’s dashboard lit up with a notice that his tire pressure was low. He ignored it because the weather was too cold, and he wasn’t dressed for it. He passed at least five locations on the way home with air pumps intending to put it off until he had a warmer jacket and gloves. It was a mistake that left him in a ditch when the tire went flat. But Mike’s tire had not been punctured. The only problem was the loss of air pressure, perhaps related to the tire’s age. The tire had not run as many miles as…

Metal fabrication is a term you might not think about every day. It means exactly what you would probably guess if someone mentioned the phrase to you. It is when raw metal materials are made into building machines and structures. You may feel metal fabrication has little impact on your life until I tell you it includes the production of hand railings, cutlery and hand tools. Metal fabrication Metals are used in architecture, hardware, spring and wire manufacturing, forging, stamping and so much more. I remember loving metal work at school. However, I was seen as academic and steered away from practical topics.  I think I might have enjoyed a…

Staying active when over 55 years of age is important. I am in my fifties now and have realised that I am needed less these days by my husband and teenage children. They do their own thing and I need to work out what I want to do. I have taken time over the last couple of years to become more active. As a result I have lost weight which is pleasing as that obviously makes me much healthier. I also realise that the more exercise I do the better I feel emotionally.  Once I have finished my exercise session,  I can enjoy a refreshing shower. My research tells me…