Cowslips

I was delighted on our walk this morning to discover the cowslips are out in the burial ground wildflower patch. Half our interment area is given over to bee friendly species while we fill the other half and, although it's been hard fighting back the nettles and grass, we have a decent rotation of wildflowers.

While we were on our walk the message came in that Forth Bridge was down. I suppose the news will bring some relief to Johnson, and the media will look aside from the new Brexit related troubles in Northern Ireland, and the ceaseless parade of union flag political backdrops may have to pause for a time.

While I've little time for cosseted elites, the Queen and Philip have at least presented a welcome and stable foundation to this disunited kingdom, and he served her and us well over many many years. I think it's fairly clear they were a deeply bonded couple. Best of journeys as you slip into mystery, Philip.