Now is the winter of our discontent

It's 10 degrees Celsius in my apartment this morning. I am freezing and it probably does not help my cold. I do it, not because I do not have a heater, but because I am trying to live a simple lifestyle that does minimum harm to the planet.

I have come across a new idea: can I manage in winter with my refrigerator turned off?

I am getting ready to go for my normal coffee and paper to the local shops where I am running a campaign of opposition to a propose change of planning permission for one building. I hope to meet with a supporter I have not seen for about a month.

I expect to find a small report in the paper about our campaign to oppose unwanted change. I am not happy at present about our media coverage. However, the main purpose has been achieved. We brought it to the attention of the local politicians.