under another sun

Rather pleased with myself today, as I woke up feeling brighter than I had done all week, and simply used that positivity, after a conversation with Beth about prevarication, to sort out the stuff I need to send to my accountant. In fact I finished this early in the afternoon, and after chatting to Sonia on a range of philosophical subjects, went for a walk in the fleeting bits of sunshine we have been having. Still rather bushed and weary, however, so did not stray too far. Went into a cafe, and had a piece of carrot cake and coffee to reward myself for my efforts and began to read The Missing List by Clare Best, a memoir about child abuse. I found I was sitting next to Philippa from next door, so we chatted briefly, but she had snuck away to do some work, so I did not interrupt her too much. Lorraine home, frazzled after the week. We met Beth in the Open House for a bite to eat, and all in a fairly cheerful mood played cards there and had a few drinks. Home, and to bed exhausted,...

Up early and working hard on the French stuff straight away all morning. My pals there said they loved what I had done, which always makes you feel good and valued. A fast early sandwich and watched Lorraine (the morning TV show starring Lorraine Kelly) and today's episode featured royal lookalikes. Spotted Jane of course. There was an item at the end of the program where some designer had suggested what clothes the royals should be wearing. Jane was modelling clothes on TV, which is something new to add to her list of accomplishments. Had done and dusted by two o'clock. A chat with Sonia about something she'd read in the home country about worms that burrow in people's eyes having visited Africa, and then I walked over to Hove to see Janet and Ken. Scored some hazelnut brownies en route. Nice to chat with them.  Janet always so full of ideas. Ken looking well too. Back home and a quick discussion with Clem who is going to re-deck our back garden, with excellent sta...