Heron patiently fishing on the upper waters of Exeter’s flood defence system yesterday evening.

An abbreviated version of this documentary was shown on FRANCE 24 a few evenings ago. I am not sure whether they have any watch again facility, but if they do it is worth seeing.

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Graham Thorpe, England cricketer, with beautiful daughters, loving wife, family and friends. Took his own life. Too many men in particular, at a time when information is plentiful, charities on standby, text, phone and email services ready, are deciding to end their lives.

Thanks Matthew Syed for excellent "One is a Whole" episode of "Sideways" examining whether it's possible to find fulfilment and happiness in the single life. Thought provoking to me as a divorced single of 72 yrs. I admire the research that went into this. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

Winter chanterelles kicking off in S. Brittany in past few days apparently. I have been searching for years and excited to discover my first specimens today. Had not realised they could occur in such numbers. #chanterelles #yellowlegs

See this Instagram post by @sheridan_works_ instagram.com/p/C2-zOWhMb4i/… Giclee prints of some of my daughter Emma Sheridan's drawings.

Worrying news. We all hope for Sarah Cunningham. news.artnet.com/art-world/pain…

Video impression of my USA election mental state and reaction to hearing the result :

See this Instagram post by @qestcraft instagram.com/p/C3H7KWcNmPb/… My older daughter, Emma Sheridan's "Mercers' Maiden" stone carving commissioned by The Company of Mercers can be seen in Frederick's Place, London EC2R just off Old Jewry and Cheapside.

This is a delight. Simon Armitage's "The Owl and the Nightingale". Elegant and hilarious writing beautifully read by Rachael Stirling and Maxine Peake. Rachael's voice reminded me of her saying "Guy Garvey's Finest Hour, one hour too long" and made me smile. elbow

Recently cooked Sabrina Ghayour-Lynn recipe for Mechouia style leg of lamb. A powerfully spiced delicious meal with turmeric and cumin roasted potatoes and other root veg. Thoroughly recommended. #Mechouiastyle

See this Instagram post by @cglartschool instagram.com/p/DHoTmf_oGUw/… Winged font carved stone table created by my older daughter, Emma Sheridan. I believe this is for sale at London venue quoted in link.

Further cartoon from Punch magazine Sept.1st 1965. This by cartoonist “Sprod”. A treasure retrieved from my late aunt’s home.

Thank you for the interesting piece on "Affairs" with helpful insights of Juliet Rodenfeld in today's BBC Woman's Hour programme. I thoroughly recommend this extract from Juliet's book in The Guardian of 29th March: theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

Congratulations to my younger daughter, Ella Moore on just completing the Boston Marathon in 3 hrs 9 mins exactly. So proud of all that you have achieved.

Gratifying results from overwintering Piment d’Espelette plant sown last summer. More than 20 chillis developing and second flowering just starting. #chilli instagram.com/p/DKeUAqIMd9p/…

I was recently amused by the graffiti on this abandoned caravan in a remote woodland lay-by close to Highclere and Highclere Castle where Downton Abbey was filmed. #DowntonAbbey