Trying with Emma Barnett

Trying with Emma Barnett

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Trying to...eat two tangerines

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Emma Barnett
Mar 18, 2025
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I turned 40 last month.

A boozy Soho lunch ensued as did two nights away with my husband. Alas no dancing yet - but I live in hope of that when better health arrives and the energy levels of my knackered mates resume. Perfecting the art of deferred gratification continues - something I have been thinking about a lot lately as I…

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