So things are picking up; this week b3ta provided not only some cool animated optical illusions but also this, which I liked. I also persuaded an anonym to come with me to this, which was on Radio 4 yesterday. Mark warns "actual ladies may differ from those shown". Went for dinner in Primrose Hill with Natalie on Monday.

antidepressants: science's answer to heartbreak (but not much of one) Chris came round today, which was lovely. We walked to and then over the Heath; it was great to be outside after being stuck in with pericarditis. I've spent even more time than usual compulsively reading lowbrow.