After two years of lighting two sets of candles to usher in the Sabbath (one set for our family and one set for the hostages in Gaza) I am grateful that this week I will only light our candles.

Today I feel lighter and cautiously optimistic, hoping that there will be resolutions to the very many, tragic conflicts throughout the world. I can but dream.

A fabulous autumn walk with the u3a walking group

I saw a hot air balloon in the distance

The cats cuddle up – on my chair!