This week I had my first go at chopping wood. We have an axe that’s about a foot long and frankly looks quite puny. Turns out, either it isn’t, or I have super-human strength beyond what I thought I had. Some of the logs are hardy and resistant, but others chipped like matchsticks under my heavy blows.

The down-side is that yesterday and today I have lost the ability to grip with my hands. Welcome to Debbie’s world!!

(p.s. heading is a reference to The Divine Comedy, one of my fave songs, although the official title I’m not sure of. It’s been on my mind all week – I wonder why??!?)