Out to the coast this afternoon to see my mum. The conditions are bright and fresh, but everywhere, from the autumnal colours down to the little chill when the sun goes in, announces that summer is well and truly over. I cut the lawn at 1 pm; despite the fact that the sun had been out all morning it was still damp from the heavy overnight dew. Perhaps this will be the last cut it needs until next March.
On our arrival at my mum's house, it was clear she had staged a quite extraordinary rally. She is up and about, flower arranging in the local church, playing bridge with her friends and even getting in a half-round of golf earlier in the week. She looks a better colour and is eating more regularly. Her memory is still a cause for concern, but something amazing has happened to her morale and we can only celebrate it while it lasts.
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