Category Archives: Sanders Blog – Hellas

Sunday, 26th November, 2023 Sunday morning of the final week of my 72nd November started at 5.00 am with the radio news. On Sunday, it is followed by a contemplative exploration of religious/philosophical concepts which the BBC consider appropriate for a Sunday … Continue reading →

Sunday, 19th November, 2023 A new week. Everything changes but nothing changes. Plus ça change. Plus c’est la même chose. I haven’t changed. A painful and uncomfortable day yesterday. I had to turn round it was so difficult. Don’t know why but … Continue reading →

Sunday, 12th November, 2023 A dark, dank, lonely morning. In the Office, watching political interviews. They are depressing other than for the latest opinion poll featured in The Sunday Times. The election is likely to be this time next year but there … Continue reading →

Sunday, 5th November, 2023 A gorgeous, gorgeous morning. It is missing something essential but I will sort that out soon. After breakfast, I drove my wife into Worthing Town to buy some items from M&S and go on to Boots. It is … Continue reading →

Sunday, 29th October, 2023 I remember, I remember,The house where I was born … Thomas Hood 1827 I was reading of lots of flooding in the East Midlands over the past few days. I immediately thought of my past. I am … Continue reading →

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 →