Another Tough Day

Bear is having a bad time. He texted me at 3.49am but I didn't get it until 8.47am this morning. I have been having a few issues with this, and I think I am going to have to schedule a 'turn off and turn on again' routine. I apologised to bear and told him next time that he had to ring me. I always go to him when he calls in the night, and I was heartbroken that he might have thought I didn't care. He was okay, he was just having a bad time and wanted a little company, I think. Poor lad isn't in top form. 

I wish I knew what to do for the best for him. I feel very powerless. I'm keeping notes and making sure I fuss him, but it feels very hollow.

I also managed to pull and push on my shoulder at the same time. It takes talent to do that accidentally, but I managed it with a combination of my usual heedlessness, a small table and an entangled headphone cord. I've previously dislocated this shoulder three times before and it's not feeling happy. I am unimpressed.

On the bright side, I made home made soup tonight with all the bendy veg, followed by a microwave sponge pudding, which worked! It wasn't like a fancy steamed pudding, but it was very pleasant and the men will have it again as soon as I like to make it - recipe here.

Hester - I think it has it's little flaws. As far as I can find out, it isn't by a professional cookery writer, but by someone who I suspect is the sort of cook a lot of us are - we throw things together, substitute, have a go and see what happens. It has some fun ideas, though, which I plan to try.

Cherie - that comment is the most amazing hug, which is very much needed, and really kind. If Tony is okay reading online, there are some further stories here. The White Hart started as me trying to tell stories on a blog, which means that you have to scroll to the end and sort of read backwards. I really need to tidy the site up, and I will do soonish, probably. He could have a rummage around there. There are another couple of stories with a similar background, but they are all ebooks. They are really old, but I could hook him up with an emailed review copy, all honest reviews welcome. 

And speaking of writing stuff, this week's writing challenge is here. I'm still halfway through last week's and I will post it, but it's been a little stressy here. All are welcome to join in, as long as you would find it fun.

Hugs and good health to all.