Best sort of delay

As is so often the case, I've left today's post to the last minute. It will therefore be short.

The hour of writing is so late because I've been out for the evening - a date at relatively short notice with a dear friend.

We saw an  excellent film (Ida: http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/ida-2014), ate a delicious supper, best of all, hours of challenging and amusing conversation.

In my hours in the studio alone I've thought a lot about human connection of all sorts. Again and again I realise the benison of friendships old and new.