Category Archives: SMILES

“Clutter Head”

Posted on October 22, 2013 by john graham

My head is full of clutter.    Things I think about, but are too complicated to resolve there and then.    So they just stay there.    Another spec of cerebral dust, until eventually I become dust myself. In the meantime my life … Continue reading →

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“Old Geek 2”

Posted on October 20, 2013 by john graham

In my new-found head long rush to be an elderly geek staying one jump ahead of my new cool young mates in the games arcade, I have got to get a new digital watch. (See my earlier post on this subject … Continue reading →

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“I want to be an old Geek”

Posted on September 24, 2013 by john graham

As I get older I get more and more like the grumpy old man in the GrumbleSmiles banner to my blog, but I don’t want to be seen as an old git.    I would rather be :- “AN OLD GEEK” … Continue reading →

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“Wrinkle Mania”

Posted on September 22, 2013 by john graham

Wrinkles take years to acquire. A lifetime of effort and experience. Then almost as soon as they have them, most women do their utmost to get rid of them. Facelifts, Botox and anti-ageing products are in the vanguard of the rage … Continue reading →

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“The Bald Truth”

Posted on April 28, 2013 by john graham

A shocking study by the University of Tokyo was published recently about balding men.    I am sure there is no truth in it.    I would not be surprised if the research was commissioned by the Japanese Association of Hairdressers … Continue reading →

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“Fruitful Research” 8

Posted on March 26, 2013 by john graham

Some research is worth waiting for and almost too good to be believed ! All my earlier posts on this subject (see them by clicking on “Fruitful Research” in the TAG cloud) have been about eating healthy foods like fruit and … Continue reading →

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End to Junk Mail

Posted on February 26, 2013 by john graham

I have written a lot about the postal service, because I think it remains an essential lifeline for many older people and means an occaisional visit from a friendly face.  ( To  read my earlier blogs click on “Grumblesmiles Post” in the … Continue reading →

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“Biscay Balance”

Posted on October 7, 2012 by john graham

A life on the ocean waves of our Summer sea voyage, see “MEDITERRANEAN REFLECTIONS” in the “TAG CLOUD” for earlier bogs on this theme. Exhausted by the first day of activities, I contemplate a rest with just some bingo —- … Continue reading →

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“Antiquarian Olympics”

Posted on September 27, 2012 by john graham

This is a continuation of my Summer holiday blogs.  For other blogs on this theme, click on “MEDITERRANEAN REFLECTIONS” in the TAG CLOUD. From the first day at sea and the floating retirement village activity programme begins today.   A … Continue reading →

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“The Buzzing Bridge”

Posted on September 25, 2012 by john graham

Arrived at Lisbon in Portugal.   Early morning spectacular skies as dawn breaks, red colours the edges of the silver clouds. A distant view of a sleek-looking suspension bridge framing the harbour approach.  Marred only by the usual paraphernalia of all … Continue reading →

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