The Spinster's Exploits

I hate saying happy New year before it actually happens, but WhatsApp is full of effusive greetings. I like to start the new year as positively as possible, and this year have also ended 2025 positively and delightfully as well – and very spinsterish!

I am home alone once again – and – again – happily so! I have entertained my sister and dog, and spent a couple of days with my lover so have had a lovely extended Christmas. And today I am back to spinsterish pleasures. I made an amazing roast lamb and roast veg soup, did some necessary washing up and freezer-sorting plus some laundry. I have lolled a lot once more and plans for solo tai chi and/or a walk evaporated…

I did however watch lots of “Younger” and some Doctor Who specials and am up to date with the news and The Archers… This was tempered by my progress with Pride and Prejudice – just as good as remembered. Was wondering how to follow Ms Austen, and luckily my lover bought me the latest two Richard Osmonds – I do love contrasts…

I also did an unplanned errand of mercy for a neighbour, but unsuccessfully as the car dealership was unsurprisingly closed at 4.30 on New Year’s Eve… Oh, well – I tried…

Lots of premature ejaculation of the firework variety going on at the moment. Seems very inappropriate, but I’m sure it makes sense to the celebrants…