Reflection

I was struck by how clear the reflection of the building was in this large puddle on the Green this afternoon. It’s a bit of a metaphor for how Smithers is feeling at the moment, his life having been turned upside down by the events of the past few months. We’re both wondering what this new year will bring him in terms of his eyesight, and are praying for some more progress with his focus and vision.

We didn’t stay up to see the New Year in, although we did wake briefly around midnight when the sound of fireworks began. We’ve spent a quiet day; I’ve mainly done household chores like stripping our bed, turning the zipped mattresses and laundering the bed linen. You can't beat starting the new year with a turned mattress and clean sheets!