Number 2 is out quicker than expected. Thanks to everyone who emailed me private comments on the last missive. I really liked that. Writing is feeling a bit easier this week. But no promises for next week. Perhaps the searing heat has loosened my typing muscles.

Earlier this week K and I made the most of a child-free week and headed off to see some music. It is a bit rare these days that we go by ourselves - we usually bring the kids because a) they are plenty old enough, b) it is good for them to be exposed to live music, and c) it is often equivalent or cheaper to buy tickets for them instead of a babysitter.