Thursday 28th October 2021

Really lovely morning. The air was soft and smelled so fresh. I stood on the drive, breathing it all in. Thinking of the folk in the Lake District who are gearing themselves up to deal with severe flooding.

I attended the funeral of my uncle today. It was at the other end of the country, but in this new virtual world, that's no longer a barrier. I did manage to feel part of it. The sound and picture were very clear, and the tributes were so moving, but seeing my cousins was very sad. I just wanted to hug them. Instead, there I was sitting on my sofa hundreds of miles away.

And then I was off about my day - recycling centre, food shopping, gym session, school run. Normal busy weekday.

But I felt different.