I am back at work today after a break.  My niece was with me for two days before Easter, yearning for company and happy to potter in the garden and to curl up with me on the sofa in front of Finding Nemo.  I spent Easter with family, enjoying the greenery and sunshine of rural Berkshire, the sound of the cuckoo as well as time with family members.  I have been away on retreat, too – at Vicky Peirce’s Barn for five days – as well as seeing my brother Alan on the way and my cousin Charles on the way back.  It’s been a packed time.

Emerging from five days on retreat I am stunned to hear news of Osama Bin Laden’s death:  there is only one story right now.  And in a completely different way, I am stunned by the performance of a newcomer in the world of snooker, 21 year old Judd Trump.  Watching the last few frames of the game with my nephew Edward last night I enjoyed the play of both Trump and John Higgins (who took his fourth World Championship crown) and especially enjoyed the grace with which both players acknowledged each other at the end of the match.

Today I am preparing for a busy week ahead – catching up with new messages, e-mails etc. as well as what’s already in the diary.  I have a proposal to write, a feedback session tomorrow with an executive I recently assessed for a senior role in his organisation, another assessment…  I have a yearning for understanding from those who have been waiting to hear from me and who may have to wait a little while yet.

PS  And yes, I did manage to take in a wedding whilst I was away – a particular wedding…