New addition

1. Having a significant part of the day ruined by unreasonable texts that cause stress when nothing can be done til Monday morning is helped only by bacon rolls, a stiff upper lip and remembering that there's a Saturday next week too - maybe that'll be better.

2. Hanging out with with my brother, sis in law and neice is a lot of fun. They are preparing their nursery for the newborn in a few weeks and space being a premium I am storing some things and looking after others. This rocking chair has been in Caroline's family for a while. It's having some holidays at mine.

3. Getting to the recycling plant for the first time since October. The crates of bottles make a dignity bursting, clinking journey of shame to the bottle bank. Red faced, I plough on.

4. My home feels better for it, it's clutter free and tidier. Lighter. It's a special kind of smug being on top of your recycling.

4. Saturday night. A bus across the park, dinner and a glass of wine or two. Simple and good.