I hope you are all doing ok? I had quite a busy day yesterday, with three hours of zoom technology and we are going to trial rehearsals next week (of a kind). Just getting people to sing, albeit on their own; but with the ability to see each other. If nothing else it keeps us amused. I have been able to sit in the garden and read – thank you Elly Griffiths for your amazing books. If you haven’t come across this author, you really must give her a look. I also sat and watched the birds in my garden, and listened to the various bird calls, I hadn’t realised how many there would be. The next task is to work out what they are. I know I have seen four magpies and I think a wood pigeon. Hopefully, by next week I will have communicated in some way or other with all of my choirs and it is good to see people smiling on-line or to receive messages from them. Our community is strong and alive and will support each other. I have stopped watching the ever growing speculative approach of the media. I know it is important to stay informed and I am doing so through social media, but I don’t want to watch the blow by blow account, the criticism, the hype! It is all too much. Today I went for a short walk and found my self rushing – why I thought to myself. Slow down, enjoy what is around you, enjoy a friendly good morning from the lady on the other side of the road. This is a good time to reflect, to build your emotional and mental strength, as well as looking after your on-going health. Have a good day everyone!