Bit of a muddy walk around Osterley Park.

A large tree with bare branches stands under a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds.

Putting my feet up before the school run starts again. The ball of my right big toe is very sore.

Helicopter crews exposed to benzene twenty years ago now dying from cancer.

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A better all round social work experience for everyone involved. They should be able to move to a four day week.

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Wife has had a sore throat on and off for a couple of weeks, so naturally she asked me to “get some beef” to cure it.

This reminded me of childhood weekends at my Granny’s house, especially with the hot horseradish sauce.

A plate of food featuring sliced roast meat, mashed potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, roasted vegetables, green beans, horseradish sauce and gravy.

“Connect with others through social relationships… doing good things to other people, contributing through your work or through small acts of kindness.”

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More than two years after I suggested this should be a priority, my sons’ school will have a school street during the school run times.

Highlights from this morning’s walk.

New wetland wellbeing walk by the canal.

A small creek with stepping stones winds through a grassy landscape under a sky with streaks of clouds.A serene landscape features a small bridge over a reflective pond set against a vibrant sunrise sky.A small wooden bridge crosses over a tranquil creek, with a brilliant sunrise in the background.A reflection of a person taking a photo is visible on the surface of a calm, rocky pond.A tranquil outdoor scene features a row of wooden pillars next to large stones, surrounded by bare trees and a vivid sky at sunrise.A wooden pergola stands at the top of a set of stairs surrounded by trees and a blue sky with clouds.

Been drinking this stuff the last two nights.

It’s very light, tastes nice enough, but unsure about it’s claims for calming and focus.

It’s supposed to make you feel more sociable, like you’ve had a couple of pints.

All it made me feel was like I needed to pee every half an hour.

At least it upped my step count and gave my kidneys a work out.

A glass with a pale yellow beverage sits on a coaster next to a can of non-alcoholic beer on a wooden table.

Last night I had “ideal sleep” according to my sleep app. This is the first time I’ve managed this feat, and that’s another one ticked off my bucket list for 2025.