Vote of thanks

Today's Publishers Lunch (which ain't free, sadly -- but then there never was a free lunch, was there?) includes a mention of Mrs Lunch.

This reminds me that there is also a Mr Maud, over at Maud Newton. And of course there is a Mrs GOB. Doubtless there are many others, whose heart sinks when the beloved (well, fairly beloved, most of the time) slopes off to the computer when really there are far more important things to be done. Like trimming the hedge, decorating the spare bedroom, counting the sheep, et cetera. All vital and long overdue.

Since nobody (to my memory) has ever offered a vote of thanks to these long-suffering partners, I do so now. They also serve...