Not Lamb Anymore

A newsletter featuring the ramblings, observations and stories from a perimenopausal 50-something ex-fashion blogger. Now a freelance writer and author (debut novel coming soon)! Formerly blogging as Not Dressed As Lamb.

By Catherine Summers

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The Big Reveal: All About My Debut Romcom Novel
My latest project, a time-travelling romance, and an invitation for you
Jun 23

A Change of Career is Overwhelming. But It’s Also Exciting.
I'm doing something *completely* new
Jun 19

I'm Now an Adult Orphan. Sometimes Life Sucks
I lost my mum mere months after losing my dad
Mar 13

I've Got a New Job, and the Excitement is Real
It's part time and some might say it's menial work, but it means the world to me
Sep 23, 2025

Not Knowing What to Write Upon Losing a Beloved Parent
I lost my lovely dad in March (trigger warning for dementia/loss)
May 21, 2025

The Drunken Fridge Magnet Messages I Wrote In the Nineties
Digging through an old box of photos I found alphabet fridge magnet messages written by yours truly
Mar 11, 2025

Friends & Family: Separating the Wheat From the Chaff
When the people you had faith in let you down. Smiling away, they kick you hard while you're on the floor...
Mar 4, 2025

A Story About Robin Hood, by Me. Aged 7
In which Robin conveniently shirks his responsibilities and Marian is a modern woman, but gets her priorities all wrong
Feb 4, 2025

January Is Almost Over, and It's Been... 'Challenging'
Sometimes I wish I hadn't said "it can't be as bad as last year"
Jan 28, 2025

Thoughts on Things I’m Loving This Month: January 2025
The Traitors, 'middle class women of a certain age' merch, Brits reacting to snow, an emotional LA fires reunion - and more
Jan 26, 2025