Haha. Would love to be hard as nails. Maybe in my next life.

She was probably (sensibly) isolating during covid instead of risking her life keeping a school going. We were all collateral damage.

I hear you.

It's easier than it used to be. Able to walk up some slopes without thinking I'm going to collapse...

There's a cat. Good vibes. And the house looks gorgeous x

Yep. It's the busiest market I've ever seen. Only really bearable as soon as it opens...

Well I say cat. Meant cats. Three possible suspects but I'm pretty sure I know who is the culprit

Cat has irritating and slightly dangerous habit of clawing at my face for attention when I am asleep.

All good apart from random A&E visit this morning as 111 insisted and wouldn't do minor injuries. Infected eyelid. Probably from my cat. Fun times.

Happy Birthday old man.

This is fascinating. Backs up what I have experienced anecdotally both as a teacher and as a parent (of an ASD child with post-covid medical issues that caused significant absence and difficulties). We need to look at how we can better support students with mental health and SEN.