Last year I had a plan:

  • fundraising for youth work
  • fundraising for school
  • local democracy activism
  • health improvements
  • a new hat

I was successful with the first two, partly successful with the third and fourth, and while I did buy a new hat it was the same colour and style as my old hat.

I’ll take that as a win.

More of the same this year!

The framing of this “story” is very interesting, to say the least, for all sorts of reasons.

New archbishop urged to scrap £100m slavery reparations: bbc.com

Pluribus creator Vince Gilligan:

“Pluribus is my twist on a post-apocalyptic zombie tale.”

Saw a few people mentioning Pluribus so I gave it a try. Had to switch off about half way through episode one. As my wife pointed out, “You don’t like zombie movies”.

Leftover cauliflower, broccoli and roast potatoes made a tasty bake in a Red Leicester cheese sauce.

A baked cheesy casserole dish featuring browned cheese and cauliflower pieces on top.

I made soup from blended leftover parsnips, carrots, sprouts, and mashed potatoes.

Wife said it was “bloody delicious!” which she never does, so that’s got to be a win.

I just had mine and it’s certainly very fucking good.

Spicy Boxing Day Parsnip Soup recipe.

Something no one mentioned, but I had thought about and normally do, is bread sauce. No one eats it but me, but I think I will make some next year. I missed it.

Xmas lunch all prepared, cooked and eaten, washing up done as well, by 2:15 pm. Yes, I did forget the cranberry sauce until halfway through.

A plate is filled with roast chicken, stuffing, Yorkshire pudding, sausages, mashed potatoes, roasted carrots and parsnips, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and gravy.

Certainly one of my favourite little kid masterpieces this year.

A small abstract painting on a colorful, splattered surface is surrounded by various blobs of bright paint and mixing tools.A colorful, abstract representation of planets and stars on a dark background with white streaks resembling space.

Thanks to everyone who reminded me about gravy, sprouts and peas - Xmas dinner wouldn’t be the same without gravy and sprouts for sure, although I think I’ll give the peas a miss.