That was the week that was - Back to Back Weekends

 I'm so glad it is not Friday the 13th this month; I don't think I could put up with all that superstition after the excitement of last week.

It's Friday12th May, and I'm sitting out in the sun at work typing away. The birds are chirping as everybody goes about working at the Community Hospital in Exeter. Our little grass area looks a bit rough, as I think it is a victim of no-mow May. Never mind.

It has been a short week for most people after a historic weekend. Crowning a new monarch for the first time in seventy years was an event to behold. I realise that it wasn't for everyone's tastes or political views; however, what we witnessed was both very historical and, at the same time, very forward-thinking.

One of the striking pictures of the ceremony for me was after King Charles had been crowned and invested with the symbols of his office and sat on the throne; it was like looking back in history. I have seen paintings from centuries back of Kings in the same position and situation. Even back to the first coronation at Westminster Abbey of William I.

What was different this time? The symbols of office were not presented by Lords claiming fealty and touted for lands and power. This time, the Defender of Faiths was presented symbols by members of different religions, people of colour and people who had given service to the country.

Service was a large part of the coronation service and the whole weekend of events. Diversity was evident throughout the weekend, showing what a diverse country we have become. We are a welcoming country, on the whole, but there are areas where we need to improve, and I'm sure that lead will come from our new King, as our politicians have not been showering much glory on themselves lately.

This weekend will be another party weekend if you are into the Eurovision Song Contest. I have to be truthful here and say it's not really for me, but I am interested to see how we do each year. The number of people who are mad about it is incredible, and I hope everybody has a fabulous time and enjoys themselves.

I am very conscious that I didn't publish a blog last week. I thought it would be better to leave it for a week as plenty was going on, and the last thing you needed was me posting all over your social media about my writings.

I have been writing for my novel and almost daily journal this week. I've now got to a significant word count and place in the story, and I need to plan further and get it poised for a bumper finish.

So that was the week that was. Have a good week; spring may just be starting to spring.