Tuesday 7th March 2023

Another fitful night's sleep with a lot of coughing. It's all becoming rather exhausting! Aki roused herself, as she had to get to Brixton for a site visit. I languished in bed before rising to make chocolate porridge. Sat at the computer for a couple of hours or so. A traditional east end funeral taking place at the Greek church next door...the horses and hearse standing patiently in the sleet looked a picture, the scene sadly ruined by the Poundland truck parked on the other side of the road! Had Aki's carrot, coriander and lentil soup for lunch, with a bit of toast, followed by semolina pudding and cherry sauce. Aki returned, dumped her bags, then went out again...a meeting at Helen and Martin's regarding the Canvey Island shopping mall refurbishment. I managed a bit more work at the computer. Aki got home a bit later than anticipated, so dinner was late...she cooked a fish and prawn curry. I had cheese and biscuits afterward. Did a bit more work at the computer. Read some "Master & Margarita"...the translation is beginning to flow. Shower and bed...