Love, Poetry and Revolution - Thursday 19th January 2023

There's still snow on the ground, but no more has fallen.  Time to start work now.

Mid-morning there was a heavy, but brief, hailstorm but after that, the skies began to clear and the sun emerged.

I got an unexpected surprise as I was about to break for lunch: Q returned in order to post a parcel and return a couple of packages. I decided to accompany her on the walk to the shops to get fresh air and exercise.  

The Post Office visit was fruitless as it turns out it's still not possible to send parcels abroad via Royal Mail as their international parcels system is still down after the recent cyberattack.  It could be sent via Parcelforce for a mere £47.  Q declined. 

On a whim, we decided to head for Zara's Hub for lunch, which made an enjoyable change.  We both walked back to work, our paths deviating at the last minute.

Back to work.

This evening sees the return of the Idler Drinks, with several guests present to discuss the re-publication of 'The Right To Be Lazy' by Paul Lafargue.  I stuck around for the chat before leaving at around 8.  Q was meant to be going to choir practice whilst I was on the Idler call (second half) but it was cancelled so she got to hear some of the talk and chat after.

Once I left the call, Q and I had a long chat about some of the themes raised and in particular about socialism, work and how this is or isn't applied in the real world. Very enjoyable and thought-provoking. A theme I'm sure we'll return to.

M.I.A. / 'XXXO' / '/\/\ /\ Y /\'

[[Until a few days ago I didn't understand what the 'O's in 'XOXOXO' meant. Now I do, so this seemed appropriate. ]]