I am doing Dry January not because I drink too much (I don't) but because I don't like my relationship with alcohol. I build it up too much into a silly treat and it has got out of proportion. I do like real ale and craft beer but I want a break. Despite not drinking every day and despite rarely exceeding the recommended units, I am amazed that I had a headache for five days on stopping. On the plus side, I sleep better, mostly, and never wake up feeling fed up. I am just finding fruit juice boring compared with Leffe and Oakham Citra. It does seem like I will be able alter my habits after this month. This is my goal. To only drink on weekends (but that is not compulsory!) and nights out. Follow the link.
Below are some photos from a short walk we took recently in the Kennet Valley. As well as blossom, we have daffodils in full bloom in the town. The weather is mild for complex reasons including climate change and El Niño
Yesterday we went to see The Danish Girl. Despite practically being overdosed with Historic Copenhagen and scenes of Norway (they do not have hills like that in DK) this was a wonderful film. Moving and sad. Almost stressful. And the characters are so compelling. And of course it reminds me of some of my more rewarding work at the coal face of general practice. And how things have changed, and continue to do so, in terms of gender issues.
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