Author Archives: john graham

“Now You See It”

Posted on January 22, 2013 by john graham

If I were the Prime Minister half way through my first term in office, I would be beginning to think about how I could be re-elected for a second term.   I would want something that would appeal to a large … Continue reading →

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“Pension Cuts on the Way”

Posted on January 19, 2013 by john graham

Either I must be psychic, which I doubt, or the Prime Minister, the Secretary of State for Works and Pensions – Mr Ian Duncan-Smith and just about the whole of the Conservative Party, and the Editor of The Times, must be … Continue reading →

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“A Health Ladder ” Second Step

Posted on January 17, 2013 by john graham

(For earlier blogs on this subject, click in the TAG CLOUD on “Befuddled”) I stopped because my mind was temporarily blocked.    ” Befuddled” by too many thoughts.    So I did an easy Sudoku.    Moved my brain to the other … Continue reading →

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“A Health Ladder” First Step

Posted on January 15, 2013 by john graham

The focus of institutional health care is ill-health.    Going to the doctor is not a trip in the park.    It is not a pleasant day out; because you don’t know what lies ahead. Let’s turn all that on its head … Continue reading →

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Future of Sheltered Housing

Posted on January 13, 2013 by john graham

The 1960’s, 70’s and 8o’s saw the birth and big expansion of sheltered housing initially led by Local Authorities and Housing Associations.    Quickly followed by McCarthy and Stone and others in the private sector.    It was seen as a response to … Continue reading →

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“Stepping on a Retirement Snake”

Posted on January 10, 2013 by john graham

(For earlier blogs on this subject, click in the TAG CLOUD on “BEFUDDLED”) Stepping on a snake is easy. It requires no courage. Sometimes it is just happenstance. Mainly, the snakes are the excuses in your mind, That put off things … Continue reading →

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“Stepping on a Retirement Ladder”

Posted on January 8, 2013 by john graham

(For earlier blogs on this subject, click in the TAG CLOUD on “BEFUDDLED”) Finding ladders is the first step to a Happier, Healthier Retirement. Feeling safe about the ladder is the next. Getting on the first rung is easy  —- but … Continue reading →

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“Mixed Bag”

Posted on January 6, 2013 by john graham

50 is  magic number at the Royal Mail:- 50 is the number of bits of junk mail sent to all 29 million addresses in Britain every year. That represents 50% of all the 54 million items of daily post. 50 … Continue reading →

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“An Unholy Trinity”

Posted on January 1, 2013 by john graham

The Trinity is a sacred alliance that stands up for good over evil.   The end of a life should be the celebration of all that has been good in a person’s lifetime.   There are positive things to draw out of … Continue reading →

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“Befuddled” 2

Posted on November 6, 2012 by john graham

(This is a continuation of my “Befuddled 1” blog.  You can find it by clicking on the archive on November 2012.) Now we come to “Care of the Elderly” which surely should be one of the first duties of a … Continue reading →

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