What more do you need?

A metaphor for our times. Don’t be put off. Get an umbrella (real and / or psychological). And some decent coffee. And good friends. And some decent reading matter and hearty food. What more do you need?

Morning: some work; got a new laptop. My old one was bulging (apparently the battery was expanding and at risk of catching fire).

Afternoon part 1: not shopping at Barker and Stonehouse (unless you count their cafe)  or Currys.

Afternoon Part 2: sorting out the eaves.

The Queen flew down from Scotland.

The Russo-Ukrainian war has entered a new phase with the successful Ukrainian counteroffensive. The next steps may be a dramatic shift in international relations (for better or worse).