Grief is spiral rather than a straight line. We circle round and back through the raw pain. Each time it's easy to think we'll never climb clear of it, but each circle very gradually lifts us - towards lasting gratitude we ever knew the person, and knowing they would want us to move forward.

What a cracking idea Simon. Count me in.

Grabbed it for my beloved Kobo.

Yes, go for it!

You're an absolute gentleman Duncan. No excuse for rudeness.

"Free as in speech, not free as in beer".

There you go:

Lovely. A sparkle in his granddaughter's eye soon, I hope.

I'll go early too Simon. Up to £30 for anyone to buy children's books for their kids, their nephews or nieces, or any kids they know will enjoy them. The harder they find it to afford the books, the more I want them to take up this offer.

As an older generation will go through the Christmas Radio Times, circling the things they'll want to watch. The circle of life indeed.

Blacker and Decker one. Not saying I'm old though.

Very slick!

You like that sort of thing, and that is what's important.