Esther McCarthy: Unlike wondrous, barmy Mariah Carey, I'm well-acquainted with time

Mariah Carey is the most recent cover-star of Harper's Bazaar. Pic: Harper's Bazaar UK/Alexi Lubomirski/PA Wire
Realising you’re getting older is a bit like being pregnant.
You suddenly notice bumps, babies, bassinets, and adverts for folic acid supplements everywhere.