Oh look, it’s Friday again. Down here in Ventnor, we’ve had lashings of rain and a fair bit of wind. Not a lot of sunshine, but I did warn you about August last week …

In fact, so much rain, the dog tried to do an about turn and I was unable to open my eyes for a short time on our joyous Wednesday evening walk. But then Richard Hawley came on my iPod (before that too was destroyed by the torrential downpour) and everything just seemed better. A proper good voice he has. The power of music to transport you out of your circumstances – or immerse you in them.

Today the Mackerel clan went fishing – and caught some of our own. Perhaps that’s bad karma in waiting and when I set out for this evening’s dog walk, I’ll be hit by a plague of avenging flying mackerel.

Do you sense some delirium here? Time for another glass.

Stay dry and warm this Friday.

Mrs M

Walk your hound to this tune…

Download Richard Hawley – Just Like the Rain mp3 (from Coles Corner)