When there is so much gloom in the world, it is best to take pleasure in simple things.  So, most of the glorious weekend was spent in the garden.  If there is more to life than sunshine, picnics and taking time to read, then I am not sure I need it.  Reinforced when the electricity went off from approx 9.15 to 3pm on Sunday.  However, a new week starts here and reality is intruding.

The weekend had been a haven of peace, the build-up of pressure unfelt in the background.  Now there was one more day before the storm broke.