A Christmas essential.

Every home should have one. Or two.
I can remember working in a department store in the 1970s - when most large things bought were wrapped in (brown) paper and tied with string. It was heavy going in the toy department at Christmas. Then they started using a tape dispenser - we never looked back!

The Tesco delivery man delivered our online Christmas order. Job done. Very pleasing.

Made lentil soup. Ideal winter food.

Detailed coronavirus statement by First Minister at Holyrood. Recently identified strain of virus is virulent. Almost 37000 new cases in U.K. 700 deaths.

Out for a walk at dusk. Icy surfaces. Gritters out on way home.

Family well. End of term tomorrow for teachers in family.