Author Archives: john graham

“Befuddled” 1

Posted on November 4, 2012 by john graham

Since I have returned from my summer holiday, I have to admit my blog has stalled.    I can’t seem to find the Grumbles to turn into Smiles.    Sure enough there are still plenty of grumbles out there — the newspapers abound with … Continue reading →

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Money under the Mattress

Posted on November 2, 2012 by john graham

Only a few months ago I was writing about how older people are getting left behind by new technology. (Click on the 2 sept 2012 in the Archive) Now a report by The Payments Council has highlighted the difficulties older … Continue reading →

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“Pension Crystal Ball” 3

Posted on October 18, 2012 by john graham

When you’re young you barely know what a pension is and you certainly don’t stop long to think about it.   That is one reason why the majority of younger people don’t join a pension scheme.   Luckily in my day, starting … Continue reading →

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“Pension Crystal Ball” 2

Posted on October 16, 2012 by john graham

For the first blog on this issue, see “PENSION CRYSTAL BALL” 1 in the TAG CLOUD. So, what can I see in my Pension Crystal Ball:- Some things are very clear:- Pension age is going to rise.  It was 60 … Continue reading →

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“Pension Crystal Ball” 1

Posted on October 14, 2012 by john graham

This is the first of a series of blogs on pensions which you can find in the TAG CLOUD under the heading “PENSIONS CRYSTAL BALL”. Predicting how much money you will need to pay for your retirement is more and … Continue reading →

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“Biscay Balance”

Posted on October 7, 2012 by john graham

A life on the ocean waves of our Summer sea voyage, see “MEDITERRANEAN REFLECTIONS” in the “TAG CLOUD” for earlier bogs on this theme. Exhausted by the first day of activities, I contemplate a rest with just some bingo —- … Continue reading →

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“Antiquarian Olympics”

Posted on September 27, 2012 by john graham

This is a continuation of my Summer holiday blogs.  For other blogs on this theme, click on “MEDITERRANEAN REFLECTIONS” in the TAG CLOUD. From the first day at sea and the floating retirement village activity programme begins today.   A … Continue reading →

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“The Buzzing Bridge”

Posted on September 25, 2012 by john graham

Arrived at Lisbon in Portugal.   Early morning spectacular skies as dawn breaks, red colours the edges of the silver clouds. A distant view of a sleek-looking suspension bridge framing the harbour approach.  Marred only by the usual paraphernalia of all … Continue reading →

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“One Man’s Legacy” – 3

Posted on September 23, 2012 by john graham

For earlier blogs in this series, click on “MEDITERRANEAN REFLECTIONS” in the TAG CLOUD.  This is a continuation of my visit to Sagrada Familia and illustrates the rear elevation of the Basilica which is a modern intepretation of Gaudi’s original designs.

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“One Man’s Legacy” – 2

Posted on September 20, 2012 by john graham

When I finally managed to get inside the Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona, 46 years after I had first visited it, this is the miracle that I found. For earlier blogs in this series, click on “MEDITERRANEAN REFLECTIONS” in the … Continue reading →

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