Hopefulness

After the heavy continuing downpour of the last two days, it has calmed down a bit today. But there are lots of new ponds and lakes in the fields. Soggy everywhere.

I have been carrying an ear worm since yesterday. Sorting out our online food shopping delivery I was listening to Radio 4 and a great Feargal Keane documentary on the complicated history of Britain’s relationship with Ireland and the Irish. With some great music. I had never realised that one of my favourite hymn tunes - “Lord of all Hopefulness” - was taken from a Gaelic song “Slane”, with new words ( in English) written in 1931. So after some Googling, I am now listening to - and humming - versions of the original.

Obviously a coincidence that the new US president is very proud of his Irish heritage. It will be interesting to see how he views the UK and it’s present government.