Lockdown Diary - Bank Holiday Monday (28th December 2020)
When I get up for the first carer visit of the day, a little after 7 a.m., I notice it's much colder than of late and, sneaking a peek outside, I can see there's a very sharp frost. It's going to be a cold day, I think. Things are gradually returning to normal, though the holiday mood persists. I've now started thinking about what we'll do on New Year's Day. In the past my wife always used to cook a special dinner on the day and I'm thinking I'll try to do something similar. Maybe some roast beef? I will consult with the team. As has become customary during this holiday period, I am the only one up, though I imagine son #3 will emerge soon. There are, as always, some things I must do, but those things aside, I am planning to have a day of relaxation. I have a book to read for January's book club meeting, 'The Housekeeper and the Professor', by Yoko Ogawa, which I need to get in to. I'm hoping that the period of not being able to f...