Happy Easter!

May I wish all my regular blog readers a Happy Easter, regardless of whether or not they are Christian. Most belief systems celebrate or recognise the coming of spring and my best wishes are extended to all of you in a spirit of welcoming what we hope will be better times ahead.

The last few years have been trying ones for many people on many levels. In my own case, my health problems continue to plague me and prevent me from being as active as I was even just a few years ago. That said, I have much to be grateful for. Sue gives me huge support all the time and has been far more tolerant of me when I am feeling down than I have any right to expect. I have a number of hobbies (Freemasonry, wargaming, and railway modelling) that bring me into regular contact with a great bunch of people, and sharing – and basking in – their enthusiasm always helps to raise my spirits when I am beginning to flag, stimulates my tired old brain, and encourages me to break out from my ennui and get things done.