The truth is out there

This dreaded cold, is a strange one. I did another Covid test, as I was concerned that what I had wasn’t just a cold. But no, it’s just an unusual bug. I don’t have a blocked nose, I ache all over and feel pretty weak. Anyway today I feel a bit better, so might go out for a wander. But first I need to wait for the nurse to change the dressings. This is probably the least enjoyable day of the week, as I am truly housebound until the nurse comes, or they ring me in the afternoon saying they will come tomorrow. 

Yesterday I made a Spaghetti Bolognaise for us, using a recipe handed to me by one of my neighbours. They had made it for me ages ago, and I asked for the recipe. I made it as specified and it is very good. 


I had my portion, as I thought my lodger would be late, but he ended up coming earlier than I thought. He does send me SMS messages , so I know when to expect him. He loved the meal, he gets really enthusiastic about the food I have cooked for him, which makes me very happy. Tonight he is back late afternoon, for a break, and some food together, then he is out again in the evening. I watched another ER last night, it’s getting a bit samy, but before I watched the program, C4 had an advert for the X Files, which they are showing. After one episode of ER I watched the first ever episode of the X Files. It reminded me of someone we knew, who looked like Agent Moulder, and he got ribbed about that unfortunately. You would have to say Gillian Anderson has had a better career longevity than her Agent colleague. It was quite enjoyable and did not look dated.

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