Congratulations, Susie, and to the Tom, the winner. Wishing you and all shortlisters and victor a successful future.

Maybe on a denim jacket ?

Should we ever hope
For days such as these again?
Why did the clock stop?

Don't Let It Die - Hurricane Smith.

Probably the earliest indication we had of the ecological strife and extinction of species of animals to follow over the next half century.

Shortly after came Plant A Tree in 73. Not enough of us did it would seem.

Relieved to read two doctors & a judge must agree to this, perhaps to minimise cases where the unscrupulous might see an opportunity to become the Grim Reaper by proxy.

And should I mention severe restriction on winter fuel allowance, punitive inheritance tax, and a host of other ageist measures?

Many thanks, because I don't think I'm getting an unwrapped list this year. I've built a lot of playlists - spent hours on it - but not listened enough.

I will endeavour to do better in 2025.

And quicker than we would like. We need a reset in 2025.

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I think the British version of the sweater might run along the lines of:

Euthanasia by Tax.
Only over 60s need be concerned.

They might surmise that for the next three weeks most people will be playing Christmas songs on loop. Rather than have that genre shown as dominating our listening habits they cut off so only a portion might creep in.

Just a guess.

I wonder if there's a British version of this. 🤔

As long as you don't commandeer the calendar you bought for someone else. If you have, then replace immediately.

Whereas Pipes Of Peace is lovely.

That's interesting. I wonder how many albums on vinyl the Just Stop Oil people have bought? 🤔

I admire someone who can take seven basic notes and combine them in such a way that the result is still unique. OK, sharps and flats might help the cause, but more power to you anyway.

A beautiful image. Exquisite words.