It also perfectly reflects my ambivalence. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You.

Gratitude List 5/5/23 (Retrospective)

1. The house is a hot house of business. Everyone is scrabbling for the space in which to work. For productivity: Thank You, Thank You, Thank You.

2. The upcoming Coronation draws energy towards the Palace. The atmosphere is strangely excited, frenetic and concentrated at the same time. I am not sure what to make of it! For calm: Thank You, Thank You, Thank You.

3. It feels existential to be going about my usual day when there is so much going on. Indeed I am grateful for my normal day, that includes walking Flo and making preparations for Friday Night Dinner. For day to day ritual: Thank You, Thank You, Thank You.

4. For clients who commissioned today: Thank You, Thank You, Thank You.

5. Friends are invited for FND. For guests: Thank You, Thank You, Thank You.

6. Our friends bring a cake, it is almond, banana and cashew nut. It's amazing: Thank You, Thank You, Thank You.

7. I am amused by the icing on the cake, and feel soothed also. It is part of a union jack, and helps me to feel a little bit involved with the Coronation. It also perfectly reflects my ambivalence. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You.

8. For stories that are shared around the table: Thank You, Thank You, Thank You.

9. For laughter and for debate: Thank You, Thank You, Thank You.

10. For the blessings of Shabbat: Thank You, Thank You, Thank You.