Only two of us walked in the rain for our Wednesday walk. It was wet but it was good for the soul.

And who’s this very pretty girl?

The ducks were happy to come out onto the muddy bank

How will the day end? If yesterday’s any indicator I am trembling in my muddy wellies!

As we wait to hear the words of wisdom (yeah, right) from our “leader” (yeah, right) I am cooking to stave off deepening gloom

We were so delighted to see each other even though she was still in her dressing gown (no need to get dressed these days) and I was standing several metres from her front door in the rain! It was just such a pleasure to speak for a few minutes. In spite of everything she and her husband have decorated their house and garden. It’s so pretty and made me feel happy – I do love Christmas lights.

Lockdown has allowed F to spend time producing more of her unique and beautiful stained glass artworks. We are fortunate to own two of her pieces.

Tomorrow evening the planets of Saturn and Jupiter will appear closer than they have in 800 years. The alignment is also called a Christmas “kiss”. At its brightest an hour after sunset on 21st December, low in the south west night sky.

It might be that the Star of Bethlehem that guided the three wise men was also a great conjunction. Let’s hope the sky remains clear tomorrow.

This morning the sun is shining and we carry on, milking the goat, feeding the poultry and preparing the garden for another growing season.