A little lesiure

I'm always rather amazed at how the spring hols feel so different from the winter ones. Part of it, of course, is a chance to be outside a bit more (I've had one very pleasant lengthy ramble already, and I hope for one or two more.) And of course the social commitments are much less hectic than over Christmas and New Year's.

Naturally, there are a few events I'm looking forward to. The Astronomy Guild lecture next Monday has a number of people attending already. Now I've seen the final programme, I think it's going to be a wonderful combination of explanation and demonstration. (We're already talking about topics for the summer series at the country Guild Hall, and for a lecture series to run through next year, so we're also taking suggestions for future topics. Here, or there'll be a box Monday night, or you can contact the Guild directly.)

And of course, I'm looking forward to our own plans a week Friday.

Beyond that, mostly I'm delighting in the chance to catch up with some reading, relax a little, and have a number of conversations we never seem to find time for during term.

(Mum, yes, I'd love lunch on Friday if you're still free.)