Category Archives: GRUMBLES

“Rail Rage”

Posted on October 23, 2011 by john graham

I came back home from a meeting in London recently and just managed to catch the train.  It was about to leave when I got to the platform, so I had to leap into the end carriage and then as … Continue reading →

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“The Penny Post”

Posted on October 4, 2011 by john graham

A good few years ago, I remember being told a story by an elderly gentleman about the wonders of the postal service during the First World War.  He was injured in a battle at the Somme and sent back to Blighty to … Continue reading →

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“Grumbling American Style”

Posted on August 31, 2011 by john graham

I was surfing around blog sites relevant to older people last night looking for someone with interesting insights into ageing.  As usual most of the things I found were excessively academic articles on gerontology which speak of everyday issues in such … 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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Breakfast Exercise “5”

Posted on March 27, 2011 by john graham

My breakfast struggle with packaging and small print continues! This time, in the unlikely form of a small bottle of lemon juice. Surely that can’t defeat me? All I want is a warm honey and lemon drink to soothe my … Continue reading →

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“Silence is Golden” 2

Posted on March 25, 2011 by john graham

In April last year I wrote a blog about the invasion of noise in our lives entitled “Silence is golden”.   It was an early morning grumble, but perhaps not surprising given I was in central London at the time. Now … Continue reading →

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Breakfast Exercise “3”

Posted on February 20, 2011 by john graham

Breakfast is supposed to set you up for the day but not always in the way you intend.  See my earlier posts on Breakfast Exercise and you will see what I mean (Breakfast Exercise – 6.9.10 and Breakfast Exercise “2” … Continue reading →

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“My Paper Chase”

Posted on February 3, 2011 by john graham

I had a frustrating day yesterday – making phone calls to no-one who was in, just b****y voice mail!; typing an e-mail which then I accidentally deleted before I could send it!!  Finally, when I wanted to print a report, … Continue reading →

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Breakfast Exercise 2

Posted on November 21, 2010 by john graham

This morning I woke up early – 5.45 am, tired and in my natural stupor first thing in the morning.  It’s a time for an autopilot routine – not a time for a challenge.  Still half-asleep – grumpy is my … Continue reading →

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Breakfast Exercise

Posted on September 6, 2010 by john graham

I am trying to lead a healthy life now I am retired.  So I start most days with Tai Chi in the back garden.  Half an hour of light stretching and gentle exercise improves breathing and balance as well as … Continue reading →

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