Author Archives: John Sanders

Sunday, 22nd October, 2023 A beautiful morning after a sad day. A day of loss. That is how life goes. There is always an upside but you have to see it. I am going out in shorts and tee shirt in … Continue reading →

Sunday, 15th October, 2023 Coldest night since last March. We were 20C overnight on Friday and just 4C last night. Mind you, some Northern towns went down to 2C which really is bitter. The morning has opened bright and sunny with … Continue reading →

Sunday, 8th October, 2023 Struggling a bit at the moment. Phoned my friend, Brian, in Shaw to wish him Happy Birthday. He has a friend who has been having exactly the same problems as me – hormone treatment leading to mood … Continue reading →

Sunday, 1st October, 2023 I want to say, Happy October. Happy New Month! but I’m finding it difficult. Will it be happy? I’m panicking. It’s going! Tempus Fugit! Don’t let it go. Don’t go! Last week marked 58 years since my … Continue reading →

Sunday, 24th September, 2023 What a strange night. A warm contrast to the night before. 17C/63F all night. Fitful sleep punctuated by weird dreams. In one, I dreamt I was dreaming. I was absolutely convinced that I woke from a dream, … Continue reading →

Sunday, 17th September, 2023 Today may mark the end of Summer for us. Incredibly hot – 27C – yesterday. Spent the entire day outside enjoying the sun. The very warm evening was a bit harder as the darkness fell. Didn’t sleep … Continue reading →

Sunday, 10th September, 2023 Decided I just couldn’t cope without my Blog. After almost 15 years, it is so much part of my psyche that I was uncomfortable not posting it. Someone suggested I commit it to paper and then ‘burn … Continue reading →

Sunday, 3rd September, 2023 Well it looks like the Indian Summer is coming. Just as well because I am stuck here pining for more. We have put the suitcases back into store. At least we have a south-facing garden because Pauline … Continue reading →

Sunday, 27th August, 2023 This morning I remember my lovely Mother-in-Law who died aged 96 in 2010. Today she would be 109. If I believed in a life after death, I would wish her the best. Unfortunately, I don’t. Instead, I … Continue reading →

Sunday, 20th August, 2023 An interesting day yesterday. Hot and sunny but humid, reaching 27C/81F, which made walking quite uncomfortable. However, it was a notable day for lots of reasons as you will know from yesterday’s Blog. One event absolutely flabbergasted … Continue reading →