The sun that bids us rest is waking
Our brethren ‘neath the western sky
Nos Da 2025.

I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.

I do wonder about myself sometimes. Just bought a jigsaw in a charity shop and all the edge pieces were in a separate bag. This brought me joy.

From this to this.
Had a wonderful time celebrating our Golden Wedding Anniversary in Paris
From 👇. To 👇

The best way to gauge others’ values isn’t to ask them directly. It’s to find out who they respect.

Shallow people are impressed by superficiality. They look up to beauty, fame, money, and power.

Deep people are drawn to substance. They admire wisdom, kindness, humility, and integrity.

Leaving Blue Sky for Lent. See you at Easter. 🙏

Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus.
Gwnewch Y Pethau Bychain.
Do The Little Things.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

🧵 2/3 Rae has high-deductible ins through her work, & hospital is requiring her to have $250 for pre-op appt this Tues, plus prior to appt this Tues, she has to come up with $896 for surgeon’s fee. Surgeon has to have that before Rae can do her pre-op registration this Tues.

Word of the day, for the umpteenth time, is ‘apricate’, the sister of ‘apricity’. It means to bask in the warmth of the sun, especially on a chilly day.

Only just watching #aspecialschool series 3 . It really is amazing. #ysgolyderi

Word of the day is ‘pavonise’ (19th century): to strut about like a peacock, all puffed up with conceit.

Bradford and Brontes - City of culture 2025. I’ll pencil it in. I need a bonnet.