Author Archives: john graham

Mountains and Molehills

Posted on May 22, 2011 by john graham

I went for a walk this morning for the first time since I retired six months ago.  At the very time when I had the time to go walking I stopped walking.  When you have all the time in the … Continue reading →

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“Preach what you Practice”

Posted on May 17, 2011 by john graham

Somewhat ironically Esmee Russell recently published a blog on the Age UK website entitled “Food for Thought”.   It reflects the comments Age UK received when they attended the Royal College of Nursing Conference, in response to questions about why older patients … Continue reading →

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“Fruitful Research” 4

Posted on May 15, 2011 by john graham

Baylor in Texas must be the carrot growing capital of America.  So here’s a message for my gun-toteing, cattle ranching, oil-prospecting cowboy friend John T. in Pampa, Texas.  When the oil runs out you can always turn to carrot farming, … Continue reading →

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“Investing in old age”

Posted on May 11, 2011 by john graham

You know that the age of old age has arrived when investors start investing in it.  It is not my intention on this website to give advice on where to put your money.  In my mind it’s just another form … Continue reading →

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“Don’t let them eat cake”

Posted on May 8, 2011 by john graham

Recent research in America has re-affirmed that being overweight increases your risk of getting diabetes by 60%!  Perhaps more importantly a high fat diet can also lead to damaged brain cells, which play a major role in loss of memory. … Continue reading →

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“A Die-Lemma”

Posted on May 6, 2011 by john graham

Dying is not a subject most people want to contemplate.  It engenders sad emotions and fearful prospects.  Nonetheless, it is a subject which we will all have to face more frequently as our population ages. What prompted me to write … Continue reading →

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“Southern Cross Card Play”

Posted on May 3, 2011 by john graham

In the weeks following my blog “Southern Cross Poker Game” (see 5 April 2011), there have been a few cards played but no winning moves just yet. Southern Cross Management – made the first move when their Chairman resigned and … Continue reading →

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“Mouse Traps become bridges”

Posted on May 1, 2011 by john graham

The older generation grew up in an era when mouse traps were an every day piece of household equipment.  Mice were a pest and the top cat was the best “mouser”.  It is little wonder that people get grumpy about … Continue reading →

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“Memory Plays Tricks”

Posted on April 26, 2011 by john graham

I have always thought I have a very good memory for things that are important to me, particularly in business and especially with figures, I can recall things from months and even years ago.  But this will be a surprise … Continue reading →

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“Walk for Life” 2

Posted on April 24, 2011 by john graham

Although they have not yet won the London marathon,  it seems like the Americans are catching up with us. Back in November last year, I wrote about some research from Bangor University extoling the virtues of 30 minute sessions of … Continue reading →

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