Bedclothes

Feeling sorry for myself today. My back "went" last night, which is something it does occasionally. I don't know what "went" means in physiological terms, but in practical terms it means extreme pain, immobility and lack of sleep. It'll get better over the next few days, it always does, but for the moment I'm guzzling painkillers, shuffling between bed, kettle (the therapeutic qualities of a cup of tea are not to be underestimated) and computer, and blipwatching.