We are planning to move to a new home in the near future. Of course, having lived in our present house for twenty-seven years we have accumulated a large amount of stuff, not all off which we really need to take with us. This sorting process is going to involve a good deal of time … Read more
Perhaps the tides turned. I would like to think so. We spent this weekend with the family of one of my sons, in Sheffield. It was a really pleasant visit, with the usual country walking around the Derwent Valley, not to mention the pleasures of their hospitality. The high-point of the event for me, however, … Read more
The old saying, that “one swallow does not make a summer” is perhaps to be borne in mind at the moment, but nevertheless, I am suddenly optimistic. I have actually managed to do a piece of work today. My wife kindly agreed to sit for me (although she did go to sleep during the session!) … Read more