It has been an immensely quiet day. I was up soon after 6:30, but there was no particular hurry. I grabbed some coffee and read the overnight news. I have always been sceptical of "news" items in social media, but I must say that it is getting to the point that I always assume them to be false unless I can corroborate them in the grown-up press or media.
I went to Zoe's to accompany them on the walk to school. Leaving Ellie as she walked into class, I set off for my morning walk. I was halfway through my first lap when my audiobook ended. I immediately triggered the next book and enjoyed the rest of the walk with a new storyline and new dramatis personae.
I was surprised to find that Diane had arrived home before me. She was meant to be at Cardiac Rehab. Jackie, who runs it, had come down with the flu and forgotten to let Di know. We sat and chatted while I finished my breakfast. The rest of the morning was occupied with some research for a staff scheduling problem Zoe had raised, and general admin. Di got on with some ironing.
After lunch, we settled down with our Kindles. As the time ticked towards pick-up time for Ellie, the rain started. I told Di to stay put, climbed into my waterproofs and headed off to school (clutching Ellie's umbrella). Her dance lessons finished on time, and she was soon outside sheltering under the brolly as we walked home. She was with us for about an hour before Pete arrived to take her for the weekend.
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