Sunday 26th - 76 and a day

When I was 75, it was half way between 70 and 80, and I joked at pushing 80.  But now I'm nearer 80 than 70, it's not such a joke.    Reality is setting in.

 

Up and out early this morning, was reading at the 8 o'clock.    This afternoon the group from Emmanuel came back from their Cursillo weekend, and those of us who are Cusillistas - I joined in Chichester Diocese in 2002 -  had a 'welcome back' party for them.   Pizzas and salad, and I introduced them to Garibaldi biscuits from the British Food Store.   I told them they were colloquially referred to in Britain as 'squashed fly' biscuits.   I'd also made some caramel crunch, but I put it aside for another day.  Our youth minister likes it so much - and she was away at the weekend - her husband Googled the recipe, and made a big plate of it.  I have to say his was better than mine, it was cut into neat little squares, instead of jagged pieces, and he sprinkled a little sea salt over the top, which was an innovative touch.   Salt and caramel goes well together.

 

Bruce and Rosalyn invited me to see 'Woman in Gold' this evening, and it was lovely, very very good.  I've seen a few good films lately, and I think that is one of the best.   I recommend it to all you movie goers out there.

 

The news here is all the Clinton corruption scandal.   I thought at first it was a Republican plot to derail Hilary's Presidency, and that might well have something to do with it all coming out now, but it doesn't look good for them, and the book which set it all off isn't even out for another few days.   

 

I don't know how she thinks she can campaign for the Presidency, and dodge the media.  Perhaps she is waiting for the book to be published before weighing in.   And if there isn't any truth in the allegations she would do well to hold a press conference, take questions and move on.    But the way things look at the moment I think the Democrats are going to be scrambling for another candidate.   There's a New Jersey senator who has recently been indicted on bribery and corruption charges, and people are saying the Clinton's offences are worse than his.  

 

Anyway, that's my two cents worth for tonight.