A Continuation of Reflections

Since I last blogged I have been edging out gradually and my world is expanding a little. I have been to the hairdresser ,Jacelyn, and had a cut and blow dry. I felt very safe the place was clean and tidy all my things were put into a plastic bag and I had to use hand sanitiser and sign in.It was fantastic to be somewhere normal again and great ti have my hair cut it felt great. My first trip to the shops was to the wee paper shop on Smithdown  Road where I used to get John's Guardian. I bought a pint of milk and paid with contactless I was the only person in the shop and it felt good to do it. I then went to the Tesco on the corner and bought a few things including flowers for myself. It was all good, the screens seem  safe for the staff and I wore my mask.One day when I was walking in the park I decided to go to the co-op on Lark Lane for some sesame seeds . I could not get them online of locally, they did not have them either.But it got me into another shop and that f...

So here we are in July, I find it hard to take in. When I hear someone mention the month I feel a bit startled  as it feels like February or March. I AM MAKING A LOT OF SODA BREAD WHICH I AM REALLY ENJOYING. As are Andrew and Lucy. I am still getting Asda delivery easier and my friends continue to bring me day to day things like milk and fresh veggies. Janet , brought me more flour and icing sugar she is a real help to me as I love baking , mostly for other people. My highlight since I last blogged. was to visit Andrew and Lucy to see all the work that they have done in their lovely home. it was a wonderful weekend. Andrew collected me and we sat in the garden  in the beautiful sunshine and drank some wine. The garden looks well with the new wall to hide the bins and the beautiful whiskey barrel to collect water and the new garden furniture. The hallway had beed beautifully decorated in a very classy deep green paint below the daydo and a much lighted grey/cream abo...