Weekend reading

You might have noticed I've been quiet for a couple of weeks. I've been sick (not COVID-19) and uninterested in doing anything. All I did was make the bed, cook a daily meal and after that, I was either asleep or sitting. I'm finishing off some antibiotics today and I'm pleased to tell you that I started feeling better a couple of days ago and now I'm on the verge of being back to my normal self.

Hanno got over his hiccups after taking two lots of medication - the second lot fixed him. He was exhausted after that because he'd been hiccuping for over a week. He tried all the regular cures, plus what readers sent in, but nothing worked. So when it finally left, he was exhausted. Despite that, he's been working in the garden the past few days and now I'm feeling better, hopefully, I'll join him out there to plant up seedlings and do some pruning. I'll start sewing again soon and today I'll make a batch of soap.

I hope you're doing well. This Easter will be unlike any other we've lived through but apparently, it's vital we all stay at home. I hope everyone does that because if we can keep our COVID-19 numbers down, we'll be closer to returning to our regular lives, even though that is probably still months away.   So what are you doing? How much has changed in your home in the last month? I'd love to know.

Look after yourself and stay safe. I'm thinking of you. xx

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