there is a light that never goes out

D has gone down to London to see Sarah, who is swimming at the Lido tomorrow in the Cold Water Swimming Championships, so it's just Jess and me at home for the next few days.

I'm feeling a bit sad tonight as I've just found out that a friend died suddenly earlier in the week. Mary was such a character, so vital a person, that it seems as though a light has gone out.  Always so very generous with her time and her energy and always saying "thank you" to other people. Here's a happy memory of some time we spent together.

(Following the suggestion of a friend at work, I am still enjoying the Christmas tree lights - I put them up on the mantlepiece around the Phrenology head)