I’m on my second mug of coffee now, which will help wash down the plate of bacon sarnies that I just made (and ate).

I’ve had a mug of coffee, and it’s time to get another one. I’m sitting at my desk now, listening to some Bob Dylan on Tidal.

Here’s the link if you’re a Tidal user and like Dylan. tidal.com/album/126…

#music

I have to go to work this afternoon. However, this morning, I’ve been doing a little exercise (my wife bought a step, a simple device but one that raises heart-rate). I can be a desk potato at home, and I sit down at work, so movement is good.

I found an old diary, from 1980. That’s literally half a lifetime ago. The entries are quite sparse, but I can recall some of the reasons for some of my actions back then. With reflection, I would have made some different choices. Not that I am unhappy with where I am now, but how one’s interests, and likes and dislikes change over almost a half century.

The weather has stayed bright and sunny all day, which is nice. It’s a shame that I’m working until 10.30 this evening, so I can’t really enjoy it. Mind you, I’m writing this at 4.45 pm, so in another hour the sun will be almost gone.

Today, looking out of the window, it’s deceptive. It’s bright, dry and sunny. Looks very spring-like. However, step outside, and it’s like walking into a refrigerator, with the ambient temperature just a couple of degrees above freezing.

A Busy Morning

I got up at 6.30 am. I got the laundry finished, folded and put away. I planted some new pea shoot seeds in the kitchen for some salad later in the month. I got some cleaning done in the kitchen, which is a good job. The afternoon is rewarded with a few pints in the local and some wings, too.

I had a lie in this morning. It’s 6.50 am. I didn’t have to get up as early as during the week. There’s time for coffee at home right now, so off to the kitchen I go!

Folding Keyboard

One of the best small purchases I have made lately. I rarely use my phone for text input, save for short SMS/iMessages.

However, I purchased a folding keyboard and stand and I can put this in my pocket, and when I am out and about without a laptop or IPad with me, I can use it for typing into my iPhone. It means I’m more likely to do journal updates when the thought hits me, when out and about. I’ll have often forgotten what I was going to write by the time I get home.

Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder?

Probably not in this case, but I’ve just been getting up very early in the mornings for work and consequently feeling too drained in the afternoons to put fingers to keyboard very much! I haven’t gone away though.