Yesterday’s Mac* ’n’ Cheese went down well with me and big kid. It’s one of his favourites.

*Penne

A casserole dish filled with creamy baked macaroni and cheese.A baked casserole topped with melted cheese in a rectangular dish.A plate of cheesy penne pasta is garnished with parsley.A handwritten recipe for mac 'n' cheese includes steps for cooking macaroni, making a cheese sauce, and baking it.

Wife reckons she has kidney failure due to her high blood pressure. She says her kidneys are due to expire in 2074.

Wife is making plans for my imminent demise.

Always look as far ahead as possible

Now they want me to have a blood test (routine annual test for diabetes).

I hate blood tests, though, and occasionally pass out. I missed last year’s.

Damn. Felt much better yesterday since starting antibiotics on Monday evening, no coughing and a decent sleep last night.

This morning I’m coughing again, though. Maybe triggered by the cold air on the school run?

Only time I saw Richard Branson in the flesh he was parading around in stockings and suspenders entertaining children. #Virgin

The more his curiosity took over, the less control he had

I’m so tired I went for a nap, but these corticosteroids won’t let me.

Add vegetables to tea.

Get soup.

A bowl of carrot and coriander soup with bread and butter croutons