Over on her blog the other day my friend Katy said …

This morning I chanced upon a short thread on Twitter in which Emma Wayland writes a list of things she would gift to someone who was struggling and needed cheer.

… and asked us to say what would be on our list.

So here are some immediate thoughts from me, in no particular order.

• A box of Earl Grey tea (loose tea or bags).
• Almost any of the Discworld novels by Terry Pratchett.
• Bottle (or better a case) of Domaine Maby Tavel Rosé.
• Part 1 of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio.
• White chocolate Toblerone.
• Hot crusty bread with lots of butter.
• An hour on a summer’s day at Dungeness.
• A large and stylish bouquet of top class flowers.
• Warm purring cat.
• Sitting nude in the garden in warm sunshine.
• Adnams Dry Hopped Lager or Ghost Ship (preferably on draught).
• A large measure (it’s usually called a bottle!) of Adnams Copper House Gin, with Schweppes Tonic.
• Really good fish & chips.
• A hot shower and a bed with crisp clean sheets.
• A night of really good deep peaceful sleep.

Like Katy, I’ll ask what’s on your list?