Author Archives: john graham

Pangolin Premonition

Posted on October 16, 2019 by john graham

Pangolins popped up in a TV quiz today so I know they haven’t gone away.   “Pangolins live in Asia and what other continent?” “Africa ! “. I said, because it was in my head. It just goes to show … Continue reading →

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Ever Recurring Themes

Posted on October 13, 2019 by john graham

GrumbleSmiles blog outpourings over the last eight years have been a loosely linked series of issues all related to my years of experience working with older people and my own Age Rage :- PACKAGING I started writing about this subject … Continue reading →

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LLLP Buckstop

Posted on October 11, 2019 by john graham

This is a continuation of the LLLP solution to the current Brexit stalemate. The stumbling block in the Brexit negotiations seems to have been the “ backstop”, or perhaps it was a bust-up, or more likely a  buckstop.    The … Continue reading →

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LLLP Brexit Holiday

Posted on October 10, 2019 by john graham

Our hard working, dedicated MP’s have got themselves in such a tizzy over leaving the European Union.    The Last Laugh Looney Party have decided they need a break.   They are all obviously all in such a confused mental … Continue reading →

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Pangolin Angling

Posted on October 6, 2019 by john graham

Pangolins live on a diet of ants, which is generally quite boring. So sometimes they try new things and fish was recommended.   Down to the river bank, rod in hand. The pangolin meandered. But fish don’t give up easily … Continue reading →

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Pangolin Mandolin

Posted on September 29, 2019 by john graham

That pesky Pangolin is in my waking-head again. It’s not clear where he comes from, Or why or when.   It must be because it’s raining, That is obviously what brings Pangolins out. So here he is again.   This … Continue reading →

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LLLP Next Move ?

Posted on September 25, 2019 by john graham

Bodj has now been deemed to have acted illegally over poroguing Parliament.   All his “friends” are jumping on the bandwagon and instantly calling on Bodj to resign. The lawyers have had their say and now we all have to … Continue reading →

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LLLP Supreme Cart

Posted on September 22, 2019 by john graham

When it comes to BREXIT everybody is now getting on the bandwagon.   The latest group are the legal eagles, eager to prove they are not above the law, in fact they are the law.    And they all get … Continue reading →

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Steps and Stairs – Beware !

Posted on September 18, 2019 by john graham

A step is a step too far for many older people.  Well it can be when it is a step up or a step down.    Stumbles, tumbles and falls are an everyday hazard of later life. It is not often … Continue reading →

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“POPINJAY”

Posted on September 15, 2019 by john graham

Today I woke up with a POPINJAY, not literally I might add. But I don’t know where he came from and that was sad.   Just a forgotten word in my mind, lost in the mystery of times past. Floating … Continue reading →

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