Seen on my walk today: 3 middle aged women friends chatting at social distance, then they wind up and say goodbye and all 3 join together for a tight hug! No! Then spring apart and say last words and walk away. Epic failure-sad and hugely touching at the same time.

Best book I’ve bought in a long while is Ryan Holiday’s “The Daily Stoic”. I thought stoicism was akin to Puritanism- cold showers and grimness etc, but it’s really helpful. Quotes from Marcus Aurelius that are as relevant today as 2000 years ago. A stoic quote every day. Love it

I’ve really admired Carole Cadwalladr and the work she has done uncovering some of the murkiest machinations in global, as well as UK politics. Here I’m sharing something she has shared. Have a good read if you’re up for it, and a very good day!

Is there a way of getting rid of this awful government without waiting four and a half years even though they’ve a huge majority?