Life is largely good. In our little family we do all the things (mostly) that we want. I realise this is not true of everyone.

People aren’t treated the same in every corner of the globe and I should probably worry about that but there is a lot more choice available than ever before. Wealth makes a difference. Of course it does. But there are too many times I feel an urge to shout and scream because an idiot just can’t accept that we need to be kind.

We as a family do ok. Not amazing but there are moments of brilliance. Yesterday came together better than most, with lots happening to make our little world even better.

Differences were respected. It was a superb family meal where we switched off gadgets (for most of the meal) and we tidied the room better than we have for weeks…

Dog was walked off his feet and roses were pruned hard. Someone studied all day but allowed herself to eat the delicious roast lamb. We ate cake, ice cream, meringue and strawberries. Twice! With two types of birthday cake!