Life continues in a whirlwind of caring, working and holding the family together. Twice this week, when I have sat down in the evening for a cup of tea, I have fallen asleep on the sofa. I never do this but it is pretty much a sign of how exhausted I am. A quick power nap and its been back to my jobs.

This week my reading and one of my film choices have all had a common theme of grief and loss. Considering what we’ve been through over the past couple of months, I can’t help but think there is something there to be analysed. Good Grief and A Pocketful of Happiness came highly and deservedly recommended. I also read A Year of Magical Thinking on the same theme but found it less deserving of its rave reviews. A Pocketful of Happiness, is the most beautiful love story and packed with delicious, witty titbits of the entertainment world. Grant’s zest and enthusiasm for life makes this an uplifting and joyful story and the reader in total awe of his marriage. I listened to the audio story which is narrated by Grant himself and I feel its the only way to read the story, his voice is so melodic and adds so much more to the text. I could not stop listening to this book, on my commute, making packed lunches, in bed, it really is outstanding. By coincidence, Grant also appears in the must watch film, Saltburn which we streamed earlier tonight. I really like Emerald Fennell’s work and this film was as shocking as expected but also brilliant fun with a wonderful soundtrack, never again will I be able to hear Murder on the Dancefloor without thinking of ‘that’ scene. Good Grief was another uplifting film and the scenes in Paris brought back many happy memories of my year in France and a desire to return soon. Whilst we are very much home based at present, there will be a time for trips and adventures again and I’m already noting ideas, ready for when the time comes. With all this reading, my new stripy blanket is my best Christmas present, as I cosily cuddle up on the sofa.

This morning, I was at parkrun, the 99th running of our home parkrun , 99 is a thing in parkrun world, the ‘flake’ so yes there was a chocolate treat as we all finished. I felt much better running today after two + long weeks, my cold and cough finally seem to be disappearing.

Its another busy week next week, is there any other type of week at present? As Mr S is unable to, I am taking our son to football tomorrow, which will take much of the day and then next week is full of meetings and appointments, I am so looking forward to breaking up for half term on Friday afternoon.