Author Archives: john graham

Prime Minister for the DayšŸ¤”

Posted on May 17, 2026 by john graham

Every politician aspires to be Prime Minister one day. So in this period of uncertainty, why not let them all have a go? šŸ¤”PRIME MINISTER FOR ONE DAYšŸ¤” There are 402 Labour MPā€™s, so in just over 13 months they … Continue reading →

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Looney Election?

Posted on May 13, 2026 by john graham

Well that was a surprise. Everybody votes for nobody. Well at least nobody we can recognisešŸ¤” We now have more parties to vote for. But,lots of voters donā€™t vote at all. Those that do vote are often voting for anybody … Continue reading →

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Tax Everything.

Posted on May 6, 2026 by john graham

In the run up to the local elections this week, it is obvious to everyone that the country is desperately short of money. Nonetheless all the politicians want to spend more and none of them have any real idea of … Continue reading →

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Clout Casting.

Posted on April 29, 2026 by john graham

ā€œDonā€™t cast a clout ā€˜till May is outā€ is something I can remember from my childhood days. The word ā€œcloutā€ means clothing. I must admit that my thermal vest, my fleece lined shirt and my woolly jumper are already making … Continue reading →

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Discombobulated?

Posted on April 26, 2026 by john graham

A word Iā€™d never come across a few years ago, but now seems an ever present description of our current state. Confused, bewildered, perplexed are all more readily understood alternative descriptions. Life and the world seemed simpler in years past. … Continue reading →

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Why increasing crime?

Posted on April 23, 2026 by john graham

No one gets caught Poverty No respect for law No punishment No bobbys on the beat Slow justice system Drugs Immigration Family breakdown šŸ¤”WE NEED ANOTHER PUBLIC ENQUIRY šŸ¤”

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Garden Wonder?

Posted on April 19, 2026 by john graham

I wonder if my garden resembles the world? Certainly there were lots of surprises this spring, no thanks to Presidents Pushoff and Tramp. WEEDS arrive without an invitation. Russian troops in Ukraine American bombs out of nowhere for Iran. No … Continue reading →

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Apple Blossom Time.

Posted on April 15, 2026 by john graham

A second world war time song, before my time, but still in my memory, when my own apple trees begin to bloom. Perhaps not so happy if sung by Presidents Pushkin or Tramp. This is my Bramley apple tree just … Continue reading →

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Good News Garden.

Posted on April 12, 2026 by john graham

Recently the news seems to be relentlessly bad. Day after day. Issue after issue. Itā€™s almost never ending. It drags you down with it, if you are not careful. šŸŒ»šŸŒøBut not in the gardenšŸŒŗšŸŒ· The garden news always contains some … Continue reading →

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Tulip Time

Posted on April 8, 2026 by john graham

There was a time when tulips made the economy boom. Sadly itā€™s not so simple these days. Now they just bloom not boom. Just a glimpse of showy colour. Or a flash of white. Or maybe both. Or the rarest … Continue reading →

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