Endings

Our neighbour's magnolia, highlit by sunset light. We said our formal goodbyes today, along with many many others. Everyone spoke of her kindness. Like her, it was all quietly impressive. She loved the garden flowers; her husband is more of a vegetable man

Our last obligation over I think we have permitted our minds to shut down to tick-over and our bodies to dictate everything they need for recovery

The world is a mess. You don't need me to tell you