Research into so called Blue Zones indicates that connection is important.
Today, I spoke to a neighbour who was washing his car, an acquaintance in a charity shop, another neighbour who was closing her gate, somebody I haven't seen for years and my hairdresser.
Not bragging, there are days when its down to zero.
So far: DH, the lady on the till in Sainsburies, the older busker playing beautiful music on his lute in the precinct, the man behind the fruit and veg stall in the market, a friend who rang me.
Husband Evri man Two hairdressers Client in hairdresser Assistant in Asda Doctor's receptionist By text: DD DIL1 DS1 DS2. Spammer, who told me to F Off., when I wouldnt entertain him.😱
Husband Dog Birds when feeding them Roses when deadheading, explaining why Hydrangea, complimenting it on its buds A bee on the chives I was deadheading, assuring it I wouldn’t take the flowers still blooming, or the buds. Later, if not obscured by cloud I will say hello to the moon, as always.
I spoke to my nephew on the phone but that probably doesnt count.
The only person who Ive spoken to face to face is the gas engineer who came to do the annual check. Usually he is here and gone within 15 minutes. Today he began a discussion on religion. He is Moslem and I am agnostic (sort of) so it was an interesting discussion.
I had a lovely male nurse James today, pleasant, chatty, removed my dressings showed them to me and commented how improved my foot was. Bathed it redressed it and ordered me new compression socks talking to me all the time. Then bless him made me a cup of tea asked if there was anything else made sure I was ok and gave me a hug. I haven’t seen anyone else today but this lovely young man will never know how much his visit meant and he took his rubbish with him 🥰 .
My husband My daughter in law My daughter in law’s daughter My daughter in law’s grandson My granddaughter in New Zealand My grandson in New Zealand My other little grandson in New Zealand My daughter in New Zealand