Nathan Barley Sunglasses are ON

It’s a beautiful hot sunny day today. The kind of day when even the miasma of pollution that hangs over the Farringdon Road doesn’t dent one’s joi de vivre.

On the headphones: 'Only After Dark', the synth compilation put together by Nick Rhodes and John Taylor of Duran Duran. 'Underpass' by John Foxx is playing right now...

On the desk: 4 Amos Wrestlers, 1 Cylon Warrior, 1 Ringo Starr & 1 Blue Meanie.

Guardian Concise Crossword completed on the bog this morning.

Work hassles are diminishing.

A weekend with the kids in prospect.

Life feels good.