Category Archives: Sanders Blog – Hellas

Sunday, 19th January, 2025 A cold, grey morning in which one has to grind out the intentions for the day. Political thinking and interview shows, newspaper reading, music, Blog writing, exercise – walking outside and Gym work, football to watch …. and … Continue reading →

Sunday, 12th January, 2025 Another glorious morning with lots of possibilities and tasks to get through. Strangely, I’m feeling a little sadness, emptiness this morning. Something is missing. Got to force myself through it. Music for this morning is another composer I … Continue reading →

Sunday, 5th January, 2025 Heavy rain over night. I woke at 5.00 am and my phone said the temperature outside was 11C/52F and that Greater Manchester and Leeds were both 1C/34F and snowing. My friends up there were sending me photos and … Continue reading →

Sunday, 29th December, 2024 A grey and surprisingly cold morning. We were half the temepratures in Manchester & Leeds this morning. Still, I was brave and went out for an early walk by the sea. In the dampness of very low cloud, … Continue reading →

Sunday, 22nd December, 2024 Gorgeously sunny morning but with a bitingly cold wind. My phone says 7C feels like -3C and I think that’s just about right. Down at the beach, things were a little quieter than usual although there was a … Continue reading →

Sunday, 15th December, 2024 Had my hair cut this morning before it all falls out. It is definitely thinner now and I don’t like it. When this haircut song was first out in 1970 my hair was as thick as a bush … Continue reading →

Sunday, 8th December, 2024 Well, the predicted storm never materialised. A bit breezy and with heavy rain over night, the day has opened bright and dry with sunshine. Last Sunday, we were welcoming December. Now, we are hurtling through it at pace. … Continue reading →

Sunday, 1st December, 2024 Happy December, Dear Reader. I wonder how many more we’ve got ….. Anyway, let’s be positive and optimistic. The next month will be warm and sunny and the new year to come will bring prosperity and joy. In … Continue reading →

Sunday, 24th November, 2024 Incredibly warm but windy night. It was 16C/61F all night and is forecast to remain that way for most of the day. Down at the beach, walkers were leaning into the wind and being buffeted and sand blasted. … Continue reading →

Sunday, 17th November, 2024 Beautiful blue sky and strong sunshine to start the new week. Just 3 weeks until the Blog has be going for 16 years. Many have died both literally and metaphorically in that time. For some, it was a … Continue reading →