Wednesday 16 December
“So, have yourself a merry LITTLE Christmas..but I must emphasise the word ‘little'” Boris Johnson spoke to the nation again this afternoon after he had had conversations with the leaders of the devolved nations. Trying to come to a collective decision about how we will be allowed/encouraged to celebrate this year is almost impossible.
Although each nation is struggling to keep infection rates low, all are at slightly different rates and states. So, we are all being encouraged to keep it small this year. It will just be the four of us for Christmas dinner and Adora is going to make it! She is an amazing young person.
We’re closing in on the end of term with the final day tomorrow. Adrenaline is getting me through, plus coffee. The staff are shattered and really needing the break more than ever.
No opportunity today to take a step outside. Just too much to deal with inside. So, an image from last weekend and our walk along the river Stour near Flatford and the Dedham vale. I have never noticed this kind of moss before but it is quite an impressive looking thing. Birds, insects use it for nest building or simply living in.
I’ve realised that this is a really jumbled post today. No flow, just a scrapbook of bits. I guess it’s down to the fact that work is dragging so much of my thinking time away. Down time is non existent right now. The mission is simply to get through.
I am looking forward to getting into the holiday spirit this weekend. Get some presents bought, do a jigsaw, drink some wine and spend quality time with the family. I must switch off for that fortnight.
The Bald Birder 