Leant an ear

Much better night's sleep. Then to the medical centre where I was seen immediately about problem ears (vertigo, tinnitus, and general discomfort). Then a quick shop in town, including buying some drawing paper. Then uploaded the podcast, did social media, wrote to Val, who'd asked for some help and attempt to rearrange an interview next week. Lorraine taking Maureen to the same surgery about her knees later on and spent time with them sorting out a wardrobe and spare room, washing and generally being the platonic idea of a daughter. I read some stories from the Oxford book of gothic short stories and developed a cold.

Stayed in tonight. We ordered a delivery curry and watched all of a TV show called Last One Laughing. Ten comedians are locked into a room together but are not allowed to laugh. When they laugh twice they are banished. Rather fun and won by Bob Mortimer. Lorraine and I laughed lots at this.

Our magnolia tree is blooming, having been massacred by snails last year. Here's one of its flowers.