Well this is not to brag, but I really feel cheerful that
1. My elderly brothers and sisters and their spouses are all well, no coughs or fever
2. My DD’s and their husbands are healthy and in full employment (not furloughed) so no anxiety about if they will manage the crisis financially
3. My DH is fit and able to go out to shop, chemist, vet when necessary although I am not going out (chronic asthmatic).
So I feel I’ve many reasons to smile ?. And I thank God for that.
I’m not smug and I have much compassion for others who are suffering and read/watch/think about them every day.
Good Morning Friday 17th April 2026
Mandelson failed security vetting. Starmer says he didn’t know



yup
that's me back indoors for the next 10 days