Reasons to be cheerful

In unsettling times, we must look on the bright side, be optimistic and thankful.  Here, for a start, are my ’10 reasons to be cheerful’:

It has stopped raining – and we are in British summer time

Brexit seems a thing of the past

On that note, no one is asking Nigel Farage for his views

No more VAR controversies in football

The air is cleaner

We are finally talking to neighbours and actually looking after, not to mention, being considerate to, those less fortunate than us

There are many brilliant and selfless people who quietly help others

We bang the drum for independents but the supermarkets are doing a marvellous job in extreme circumstances

The NHS

We haven’t run out of loo paper – yet!

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