Happy Days
The weather in the UK is a subject of much conversation and a lot of complaining. I’m not saying it’s great, but we don’t live in a climate that gives us monsoons, unbearable heat or bitterly cold winters, so why don’t we appreciate it more?
I think it’s the sun, or rather the lack of it. Our year starts with day after day of sad skies and damp air. We retreat to our homes to face a stream of awful and worrying world news. Both figuratively and literally, it’s hard to find the bright side.
But we’re in spring now – yay! The clocks are going forward, meaning evenings are longer and, when the sun does come out, it’s not just brighter, it’s actually warm. And there are four bank holidays in the next two months. Yay again!
Obviously, in the wider world there’s a lot to be concerned about. And many at home have their own troubles too. But, no matter what your circumstances, seeing a bit of sunshine, some spring flowers and life anew is uplifting.
Could things be better? Of course. There’s no perfect country in which to live. Could things be worse. Yes, and a lot worse at that.
So, I’ve decided I’m going to stop whingeing and look for the positives: our streets are relatively clean and safe, food is easily available (as my waistline will attest) and we’re unlikely to face a summer where temperatures are so high we can’t leave our homes.
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