Woke around 0830. Read in bed for a bit...finished "A Burning"...it was deceptively simple...well crafted, the short chapters very cleverly ordered, and an easy read. A depressing tale, though, of Hindu nationalism that is all too real with Modi in charge. Porridged for breakfast. Aki cycled off to Rowing Club. As a much needed antidote to "A Burning", I started almost immediately on the next read, P.G.Wodehouse and "Right-ho, Jeeves"...as I began, I could hear Martin Jarvis's dulcet tones ringing in my ears, so downloaded his audio book version and enjoyed a listen. Did some exercises. Aki rang to say she'd have her lunch at the cafe next door to the boathouse, so I cooked myself a sizeable brunch centred around potato rosti and poached egg, ham, and halloumi cheese. Phoned ma and pa when Aki got back...they seem fine. Dad gearing up to cook pancakes on Tuesday, mostly in celebration of his 93rd! Went for a walk in what was left of the sunshine. Knocked at Helen and Martin's on Fairbridge Road and had a wee chat on the doorstep, then walked home. I did a couple of hours work at the computer trying in vain to finish writing up last week's inspections. Aki warmed up the aubergine parmigiana lasagne for dinner, with vegetables, followed by cheese and biscuits. Watched the amazing Jodie Cromer, and Stephen Graham, in "Help", a powerful and moving drama centred around a young carer trying to cope as the pandemic hits the care home she's working in...brought tears to the eyes!
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