Author Archives: John Sanders

About John Sanders

Ex-teacher and Grecophile. Born 6/4/1951. B.A. Eng. Lit & M.A. History of Ideas. Taught English & ICT.

Week796

Sunday, 24th March, 2024 Gorgeous morning again. Thank goodness for that. We need some good news, don’t we, Dear Reader. The sky is blue and sun is streaming through the patio windows on to the Breakfast table making it, almost, too warm. … Continue reading

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Week 795

Sunday, 17th March, 2024 Another grey, wet day began as one of mourning. Death of an old and long-loved friend was announced at 5.45 am. I bought my bedside clock-radio-alarm almost 25 years ago in Huddersfield. It has been with me through … Continue reading

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Week 794

Sunday, 10th March, 2024 Pleasant, soft day of calm. You could almost think it was a Sunday. Things are so far gone that we have both forgotten Mothers’ Day. I struggle to remember, feel sentimental about the loss nowadays. I know, it … Continue reading

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Week 793

Sunday, 3rd March, 2024 Gorgeous morning although it was quite a cold night. The sun is up and the world is rapidly warming. I’ve been listening to the Chancellor saying absolutely nothing as usual ahead of the budget. I had hoped to … Continue reading

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Week 792

Sunday, 25th February, 2024 Lovely, Spring morning. Sunday papers are full of electioneering. You would be forgiven for thinking the Tories, running scared, will try to minimise their losses by announcing a ‘snap’ General Election to coincide with the Local Elections in … Continue reading

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Week 791

Sunday, 18th February, 2024 Three years ago today, Winter ended, life was revived and a long awaited Spring arrived. Out of the mists of time, an old life seemed to offer hope. OK, maybe a bit melodramatic but never underplay things, Dear … Continue reading

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Week 790

Sunday, 11th February, 2024 Gorgeously sunny and warm morning – just right for a birthday. Ironically, my friend Kevin in Leeds is flying to Alicante this morning from Manchester Airport which is enveloped in thick fog – so thick that you can’t … Continue reading

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Week 789

Sunday, 4th February, 2024 Sunday is Sunday is Sunday. It’s very samey isn’t it? Sunday papers. Sunday political discussions. Sunday sport. It is all a bit grey as the sky. Today I am thinking about how to stand out from the grey … Continue reading

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Week 788

Sunday, 28th January, 2024 The moon was so bright last night that the ensuite bathroom was floodlit in the middle of the night. I thought I’d misread the time. Gorgeous blue sky this morning. I am writing this in India this morning. … Continue reading

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Week 787

Sunday, 21st January, 2024 Didn’t sleep well last night. Dreamt about a friend in trouble and I wasn’t there to help. Had the radio on at 4.30 am to shut it out. It didn’t do the job entirely. It was about the … Continue reading

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