But at the moment is it hard – there is still plenty to do, but nowhere to go!  And the weather is still cold by our standards and unsettled. (Note to self – must try to get up earlier tomorrow)

Since the announcement was made that there will be no exams, the boys have partially slid into a different time zone. They are going to bed much later and are rarely seen in the morning. Typical teenagers I guess!  I don’t recall being encouraged by my parents to sleep as a teenager.  We now know how important sleep is, so we let the guys get on with it, especially as they have nowhere to go just now!

Talking of sleep, the ‘S’ in MEDS, how are you getting on during the lock down?
MEDS during this time are more important than ever: Meditation, Exercise, Diet, Sleep.

I am doing well enough on the meditation and certainly getting enough sleep, but honestly am struggling on the exercise and diet just now.  Too much sitting at the computer screen and too easy to open the fridge too (I am working in the kitchen)!

One thing I have decided to do each day this week is call someone with whom I haven’t spoken for a while, or lost contact with over the years.  Yesterday I called Alastair – one of my Dad’s best friends and drinking / golfing buddies.  Growing up in London, Alastair used to pop in to our house unannounced almost every day on the way home from work for a drink or two. Do you remember when friends used to call in unannounced?!!