I feel uncomfortable writing an inconsequential blog when there is such devastation in Burma. I can’t imagine the sheer numbers of people dead or homeless and in danger of disease.

I remember years ago my mother said something similar (about how can we be happy when there is unhappiness all around us) My glib answer then was - just because John uses a wheelchair we don’t all have to go round in wheelchairs.

I suppose that’s why I have a Pollyanna attitude to life. I am so grateful that I live in affluence, in a lovely part of the country, have a great family, good health …… so many things to be grateful for.

And I must do what I can for those less fortunate than me. Only I don’t do all I could. Am I supposed to become a Mother Teresa? I’d hate that, although I can understand her happiness.

BTW New photos on my website under May. The sad saga of the Sooty and her family.