Less lonely this week. I've discovered that many of my neighbours have been pining for someone who would take the time to share a cup of tea, and I've learned something else: sugar is very hard to come by in the shops. I hadn't noticed really. Even honey is rare here in London. Fortunately, I have better sources, so I've been able to sweeten my relations with some of these new friends. It's amazing how many lonely people of a certain age have tucked themselves away here in this quiet corner of the great city.