One Row at a Time
Brandy, Candy. Today it is Monday the 2nd of January 2023. It is a dull day. The lack of sun and the grey sky make me feel melancholic and my toes are cold. I still have no socks. I was looking forward to Christmas this year—I was going to curl up on the sofa and watch some Christmas movies, do a bit of cooking, savour a few glasses of wine, Zoom with my family and friends, and enjoy an extra brandy and port. A nice relaxing Christmas, no stress—no pressure. Life had another plan for me: On the Tuesday before Christmas, by appointment, I went to the health centre early to drop off a urine sample and for a blood test. Then I did my Christmas shop. I was planning to make a Mushroom Wellington, so I needed, amongst other items, mushrooms. I took the opportunity to buy myself a Christmas bottle of brandy and an extra bottle of port, just in case. Everything was set. On the Wednesday I had to return to the doctor to check...