Author Archives: John Sanders

Sunday, 27th April, 2025 Beautiful morning of clear blue skies and warm sunshine. Should be running in the marathon today but haven’t got anyone to run with. Have to do my daily walk instead. The Seasons change but remain in … Continue reading →

Sunday, 20th April, 2025 I suppose I have to wish you all Happy Easter although I don’t really know why other than convention dictates. Like Christmas and other religious festivals, it is reduced to consumerist activities. Chocolate is the function … Continue reading →

Sunday, 13th April, 2025 A very (relatively) warm night. We didn’t fall below 13C/55F. This morning is lovely. Out walking early in the sunshine. I ought to do this more often. Spam burgers out & walking in. Haven’t been down … Continue reading →

Sunday, 6th April, 2025 We are 74 this morning. It is not a good situation. 74 is a distinctly scary number. I woke at 4.30 am to find Birthday greetings on my phone from two, lunatics in America. At Breakfast, … Continue reading →

Sunday, 30th March, 2025 You can’t stop time, can you, Dear Reader? The warp and weft of time gets faster with age as we hurtle down the escalator of Life. The seasons arrive unexpectedly quickly. Clocks have gone forward this … Continue reading →

Sunday, 23rd March, 2025 Can you imagine being married for 68 years, Dear Reader? Today, P&C have been married for exactly that long and we congratulate them. Originating in the dark, satanic mills of Oldham, we hope they have a … Continue reading →

Sunday, 16th March, 2025 Cold night under a full moon. Gorgeous morning of clear skies and strong sunshine. After orange juice and coffee, Chef is at it again. This morning bread is being started. Yeast is warming in the kitchen … Continue reading →

Sunday, 9thMarch, 2025 Gorgeous, warm and sunny morning. How lovely for little Catherine to celebrate her 70th birthday. It astonishes me to even say that. Catherine is 70! Still, it comes to us all. I’ve made her a home-made card. … Continue reading →

Sunday, 2nd March, 2025 Gorgeous morning. Sunshine does make one feel better doesn’t it? We live about 36 miles from Gatwick Airport. It takes about 45 mins to drive there. By the time planes have reached us to cross the channel, … Continue reading →

Sunday, 23th February, 2025 A beautiful morning. I had an empty sadness inside me yesterday. This morning renewed my optimism that all will go well and that I will achieve my ultimate goals. Blue sky, warm and bright is definitely a … Continue reading →