I am writing this week’s post a day later this week as One Day, a new mini series on Netflix was so addictive I could not put it to one side to write. I loved the book and the series was one of those adaptations which really felt true to the spirit and essence of the book. Its setting 1988 – 2011, coincided with my growing up years and the soundtrack and cultural references were spot on. I loved not only the two main characters but the whole cast, and any scene with Tilly or Dex’s dad just made me smile. I knew the ending was coming but it didn’t make it any easier to watch and I still sobbed all through Episode 14. It is one of the best series I’ve watched in a long, long time, although I think Normal People still just pips it to the best adapted series. 

At the start of the week, I was able to finish the book Wintering. With all that is going on in life at present this was the perfect read, its tagline ‘the power of rest and retreat in difficult times’ helped me to reflect on what is happening and the hope of spring. I continue to live day by day and last week was particularly demanding and difficult but hope and promise are always there.

Life is all about little joys and when I was shopping with my class this week, I saw the Bonjour sign which I just loved. Its a painted wooden block and sits perfectly in my bureau and makes me smile every time I open my desk. I am a real Francophile and like to have a little bit of la vie francaise. I was also delighted with the Valentine’s tile my son made at school. It has paper decorations and some wire shapes too and will be a lovely feature of my Valentines display.

Finally, parkrun makes it to my top 5 list again. In fairness there have been some special runs recently and I’m coming up to a few achievements soon too, so it may be a reoccurring theme for a few more weeks. This week was the 100th parkrun of my home parkrun and a beautiful morning full of such warmth and joy among our community.