I was just reviewing my book choice in my Bloglist - just out of curiosity - Anyone read Astra and Flondrix? or even heard of it? A sexed up tale of elfs, dwarves,'lewd transgressions' princesses, magic and erections...Tolkein it isn't!

...and I'm not talking about spanking...

Today I have a whole Saturday to myself to do as I choose. It is reasonably sunny in Cardiff, my house is warm and cosy and the work on my house is progressing nicely. The level of contained chaos in my life is - containable. Days like this I'm aware of the absence of Peter, but take a delight in solitary pleasures - reading, radio, puzzles, 'pottering' a walk to the newsagent, catching up with friends, a decent meal, writing - the list of possibilities beguiling.

Today however, I feel my Cariad's absence more acutely, because our plans for the following week have been shattered and a long period of separation looms...I know life is good but sometimes the lack of another goes from a passive to active absence...

I shall count my blessings and metaphorically kick the imaginary cat!