Author Archives: john graham

SCRAP Step 5 – “Pending Never-Ending”

Posted on December 28, 2016 by john graham

My de-cluttering efforts continue with another assault on papers stacked up in my office.  (You can see my other blogs on this theme by clicking on “Clutter” in the TAG CLOUD). When I retired, I brought some bad habits with … Continue reading →

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SCRAP Step 4 – Bank Statements

Posted on December 25, 2016 by john graham

My de-cluttering saga continues.  (You can see my other blogs on this theme by clicking on “Clutter” in the TAG CLOUD). This time I am onto bank paperwork.    It merits special attention because there is so much of it … Continue reading →

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SCRAP Step 3 — Office bits and pieces

Posted on December 21, 2016 by john graham

My de-cluttering continues a day at a time and another small step towards clutter freedom.  (You can see my other blogs on this theme by clicking on “Clutter” in the TAG CLOUD). Today I turn my attention to the top … Continue reading →

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SCRAP Step 2 — Pens, Pens, Pens

Posted on December 18, 2016 by john graham

My de-cluttering saga continues.  (You can see my other blogs on this theme by clicking on “Clutter” in the TAG CLOUD). I don’t know why I have so many pens.   I seem to have hundreds of them, scattered all … Continue reading →

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SCRAP Step 1 — Envelopes

Posted on December 14, 2016 by john graham

Following on from my previous blogs, I am starting on the initial steps of my de-cluttering campaign.     Yes that’s right, it’s going to be a war !  (You can see my other blogs on this theme by clicking … Continue reading →

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ExtraCare Traditions – Jon Cleaver – R.I.P.

Posted on December 12, 2016 by john graham

This is a re-post of a blog I first posted in January last year, sadly I have to report that Jon passed away in hospital in Coventry at the weekend.   He made a unique contribution as a volunteer at … Continue reading →

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“Strategic Clutter Removal Action Plan”

Posted on December 11, 2016 by john graham

Following my relatively unsuccessful attempts at de-cluttering, (commented on in my last blog – Clutter Doctor), I decided I needed to take a step back and use all my former management skills to attack the problem.    After all I … Continue reading →

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“Clutter Doctor – a cry for help”

Posted on December 4, 2016 by john graham

Good morning Doctor I am sorry to bother you again, but I seem to have a recurring problem with my clutter disorder.   You may recall that when I came to see you four years ago, you  prescribed a shed for … Continue reading →

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“Pets on Prescription”

Posted on November 27, 2016 by john graham

Pets often steal your heart.  This lovely little lady called Tilly, has certainly stolen mine. She takes me for a walk most days and that guarantees lifting your mood for the rest of the day.  A study says they do … Continue reading →

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“Happy, Clappy NHS”

Posted on November 20, 2016 by john graham

Three years ago NHS Services for Older People were in the depths of despair in the aftermath of the 1200 deaths that were identified at Mid Stafford General Hospital.    This subsequently became the subject of the Francis Report, which … Continue reading →

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