Wise women

Our Shirl's been even more ebullient than usual this week, after reading some research claiming women of a certain age are the best learners.

A study undertaken by learning guru and breakfast cereal spokesperson Dr Peter Honey claims women are more inclined to treat everyday events in their life as an opportunity to learn.

The study also claims people in their 40s and 50s are better learners than whippersnappers in their 20s and 30s.

Alas, I fear Shirl is the exception that proves the rule. After 15 years at Dodgi, she still hasn't mastered the intricacies of the vending machine.