Author Archives: john graham

Clutter reset- bank statements

Posted on December 23, 2020 by john graham

I started my decluttering rampage four years ago, although it soon fizzled out into more like a ramble.    Then I slowed to an amble and eventually it became a shambles.   Rather like the story of Brexit. Take the … Continue reading →

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Many A Slipper. Part Two

Posted on December 20, 2020 by john graham

This post is the sequel to the slipper story in my previous post. So now due to my wife, Mo’s generosity, I am the proud possessor of two identical pairs of suede slippers.     The light tan pair  for … Continue reading →

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Many A Slipper.

Posted on December 16, 2020 by john graham

Two years ago my wife Mo gave me a lovely pair of slippers for Christmas.  It wasn’t the only present she gave me, but it was definitely the one I used the most from then on, because they were so … Continue reading →

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A Fair Bet ?

Posted on December 13, 2020 by john graham

Right now everyone in Government is focussed on the two big issues of the day, either Coronapop or Brexit.     Well almost everyone. The Rt Hon Oliver Dowden, the Minister for Digital,Culture, Media And Sport is looking into betting. … Continue reading →

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Useless Eustace

Posted on December 9, 2020 by john graham

The Government are beginning to look ahead to the blue sky of the future beyond Coronapop and Brexit.     The land of milk and honey just over the horizon. The first appointed spokesman to bring some cheer to farmers … Continue reading →

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Barring Barristers.

Posted on December 6, 2020 by john graham

Thanks to  Coronapop waiting lists are getting longer and longer.    This is not just in   health care settings, but also in our Courts of Justice.     People are being denied justice which is obviously unjust.    There … Continue reading →

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Dear Mr Sharma

Posted on November 25, 2020 by john graham

Completely out of the blue I received a letter today from a Government Minister.    Not just any old Government Minister, but a Cabinet Minister !   Frequently seen on TV. —-  The Secretary of State for Business Energy And … Continue reading →

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Nostalgia.

Posted on November 22, 2020 by john graham

My last post was illustrated with this lovely rose called Nostalgia in the final days of autumn.     It will bloom again in the Spring.     What world will it bring ? These are some of the exciting … Continue reading →

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Final Flourish.

Posted on November 18, 2020 by john graham

Autumn is drawing to a close, a few flowers still bring a smile to these wet and windy days.      They have waited all summer-long to wave their good bye. My garden has kept me busy and the flowers … Continue reading →

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The Little Things !

Posted on November 15, 2020 by john graham

In these dark down, tied down, up and down days, it’s the little things that keep you going. the Phillips screwdriver in your hand when your trying to unscrew an old type screw,    Grrrr! the exciting parcel that has … Continue reading →

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