… and all is well. Here at least. Poor Cumbria has really suffered with flooding, with one person dead and many people homeless. I’m just reading Terry Pratchett (Hogfather) and there’s a bit about ‘The Little Match Girl’ who dies in the traditional tale. Some one tells the pseudo Father Christmas that this is as it should be. Here’s the quote. (DEATH is Father Christmas)

‘I THOUGHT IT WAS THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY,’ said Death.

‘Ah well, yes, you see, one of the things that makes folks even more jolly is knowing they’re people who ain’t,’ said Albert, in a matter-of -fact voice.

There is a terrible truth here. I feel so fortunate that the flooding hasn’t touched us, that we are both healthy, and have enough money for our needs and wants.  I feel so sorry for those caught in the floods. Don’t know where this is going. Expressing my Catholic guilt I suppose. Better leave it here.