Yes, thank you to everyone who has offered condolences etc over the last fortnight since my mother passed away, it was very much appreciated.

We had the funeral this afternoon, a simple cremation as she wanted, the assembled mourners were largely family but also included many people from councillors to foster children whose lives she had touched.

I'm sure there will continue to be dark days but I think the darkest are past.

My muse has been burbling in the background these last two weeks, I shall try to get into a writing mindset over the weekend to get on with earning a living on Monday.

In the meantime, once again thanks
Maddy