A sunny Sunday in March

So today has turned out to be beautiful day.  The sun is shining, and despite being stuck in London (yet again), I decided to make the most of it.  I started my day with a nice long run along the river.  There were lots of people out and about – rowing, cycling, walking dogs and playing in the park.  Next I decided that instead of piling on a crowded bus to the supermarket, I would take the 40 minute walk along the river.  The ducks are starting to look very smart in their mating pulmage, and the reflection of the blossoming trees iun the still water made me wish I’d taken my camera with me.

My day took a slight, although probably predictable dip whilst in the supermarket.  I’m not claiming that I do anything remarkable, but I do try to do the little things that perhaps might make a difference.  I always take my canvas bags with me to the supermarket, I make every effort to recycle and to choose my products responsibly.  So it is a little disheartening to realise how many people out there just don’t make any effort at all.  I’m greated on arrival in the carpark by a family of 6 ripping the wrappers off of ice-creams and just leaving a trail of litter and wrappings behind them.  This wasn’t just a couple of naughty kids.  This was a mother and father who have obviously shown their kids that this is acceptable.  I’m also disheartened by the number of people loading up with plastic bags and battery hen eggs.  Perhaps I’m missing something – but if you can afford to spend £2 on deli sun-dried tomatos, then you could probably splash out on some ethically sound eggs.

Anyway, now I’m back home and enjoying my wonderful discovery - Spotify. So, I’m making myself bubble and squeak, tackling the Everyman crossword and listening to all those songs that you love, but forget that you love…

Del Amitri – Always the Last to Know, Deacon Blue – Dignity (and others), OMD – Pandora’s Box,  Carole King (various)…and those are only the ones that I’m admitting to!