Reasons to be cheerful III

Number one - cooking.  Well this peculiar time has given us the opportunity to spend more time in the (unfinished) kitchen, and the chance to cook up vibrant and tasty dishes.  This week it has been baked tomatoes in tortilla wraps; sloppy Joes; and homemade huevos rancheros.  Bellissimo!

Number two - camellias.  They're at their best right now, and they're providing a very welcome boost of colour to the early spring garden.  In fact, the garden as a whole has waltzed out of its winter shroud and has been basking in the April sunshine.  Bellissimo, bellissimo!

Number three - Lego pirates.  Lego's newest set is based on the narrative that the iconic "Black Seas Barracuda" pirate ship (released by Lego 30 years ago) has finally turned up shipwrecked, with the Lego pirates still on board.  Lego tapping into the absolute heart of their customer base, this is the best advert you'll see this year, and one that marketing students will study for years to come.  A real tear-jerker!  Watch it online.

Number four - beautiful views.  This is my hometown from Milber Down hillfort, where we took our once-a-day walk today.  Bellissimo, bellissimo, bellissimo!