I still haven't found my motto yet - it can take time. But meanwhile the Penry household has visitors - my newly married granddaughter and spouse. This means cooking for six on a daily basis which is rather fun, quite like old times. Also the New Husband is a spectacular cook, and last night dished up a Chick Pea Curry, some heavenly rice, and a cucumber and tomato Raita. All from scratch ingredients, and most of it done in a pressure cooker. It was absolutely wonderful. So for the duration of their stay, Tuesday nights I am going to hand over the kitchen to him!

I am still working on my book - it's taking shape, but because it's intended as a reference work it seems to be a very slow job. However, I stick at it every day, and it seems to be coming along.

My hip niggles a bit now and then (it woke me up in the night) but it seems to be much better than it was. The clouds have lifted a bit today and the sky is that wonderful glowing shade of pearl that makes me want to get out into the garden and er - wade through the mud....

Mr Penry had a copy of the World at War DVD for Christmas and is completely glued to it. We don't watch TV, hardly at all, but a good documentary or film on DVD is always a pleasure!

Well, back to the book, catch up with you later!