10 things I learned today

Today was just a fairly average day in the Fisher household. Nothing remarkable.

1. Your skills/experience can improve someone's life

I helped out a lady in the village today. She had some IT issues and I volunteered to give her some tech support. She coordinates some local updates and, for months, she had been sending out emails, one at a time, to her subscriber list. A low tech mailing list and an Outlook group are going to make a big difference. It was simple for me but a game changer for her.

2. You never know what impact you have

A new friend of ours came to visit while I was out. Like Chris, he's an aviation geek, and an air rifle fan. Chris loves spending time with him. Our friend said how much meeting us had given him a boost and spurred him on to do more. All we've done is drink tea/coffee and chat.

3. If something's not working, change it

I've been serialising a book I'm working on and trying to write it in a linear fashion. I got stuck a few weeks ago so I've decided to write it all out of order. Thinking of a big edit as well.

4. Sitting on the garden bench in the sun with Chris

After our friend left today, Chris and I sat on the garden bench for a while. It was lovely and sunny. We just chatted about our day and the conversations we'd had. Nothing major. Simple pleasures.

5. Seeds take longer than you think to grow

I've been waiting for signs of the seeds growing. I had almost given up when I spotted a tiny cluster of shoots the other day. Today I saw some more and my beloved Chocolate Cosmos is making an appearance.

6. I need to up my idea capture

Life is always ebb and flow for me. I have periods when I'm massively productive and creative, and then other times when my head feels as if it's full of cotton wool. My idea capture has decreased and I need to refill the well. I wonder why I go round in the same circles!

7. Tech makes me happy

I love playing with tech, experimenting, making things work. My free Obsidian publishing solution makes me very happy.

8. The goldfinches hang out on our roof

As we were sitting outside, I spotted a pair of goldfinches hanging out on our roof. Normally I'm birdwatching from inside the house so never seen them do this before.

9. A new location changes your life

Moving house to Derbyshire has made a huge difference. We are becoming part of this community in a way we never were when we lived near Manchester. We love it!

10. Finding a new dentist is incredibly difficult!

Because we moved to a new area, I need to sign up with a new dentist. Tried today and none of the ones I phoned are taking on new patients!

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