This line from Shostakovich's memoir (fantastically bitter and waspish, recommended) hits hard: "It seemed things couldn’t possibly be any worse. (Later it turned out that they could be a lot worse.)”

Whatever you buy, I recommend Back Market. Reconditioned, as new phones, more sustainable and cheaper.

I think possibly the first time I’ve got the purple category first

There was an essay on exactly this in Prospect last week. Hard agree.

This is excellent advice. Also: don’t do things out of politeness; “no” won’t end the world.

Oh I am SO LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS

I liked these for a combo of riding/walking on safari - very comfy (don’t be put off by it being a horse brand. They’re great): www.ariat.com/gb/en/search...