I have high hopes of escaping to Cramond tomorrow., but uncertainties remain. I’m sure they can look after me there, and I very much hope they can restore some muscle strength. A month ago I could stand up from sitting and walk about the house with my Zimmer frame and dress myself in the morning and put myself to bed at night. I’m depending on Cramond to restore some.of that. It seems miles away.

Perdita is having a splendid time. She has been let out of her Starter Room and joined the family, and has even been for a walk in the garden.Paradox remains miserable. She is eating, but remains in hiding in her room.

I suspect you are right, Anonymous (comment yesterday), that she knows she is unloved and somewhat unwelcome. Whatever her faults, she’s not stupid. My fear is that if they ever do let her out, she’ll pack her furry bags and disappear forever.

 Wordle: Thomas and his mother Ketki both scored four today. Mark needed six, five for Alexander and Rachel. I hoped for several hours that my three would be the best score of the day. But Theo blew me out of the water with two.