Hilary Seabrook - writer, podcaster, musician

As a teacher, I couldn't have favourites (although there are definitely students I remember more than others). Now I am allowed to have favourite interviewees. One such is Jon Swatton from Swindon . Always a pleasure to interview and could not be more helpful.

Trees about to be planted in the shadow of millionaires' apartments. Posted via iPhone Location: Jubilee Walkway,Camberwell,United Kingdom

In the hope that this works and blogging becomes easier! - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone Location: Old Park Road,Hitchin,United Kingdom

Brief, but pleasant evening.

We had a bit of a weekend, with a number of people being injured while trying to protect ordinary people on a night out. Next weekend promises to redress the balance .

Gorgeous weather on the members' terrace at Tate Modern. February business meeting with lunch, sunglasses and no coat. This is the life!

Having paid my tax at the end of January and now starting to feel a little more human after the car crash etc, I'm getting on top of work and accounts. My office looks - literally - as if a bomb has gone off. What started as sorted piles has become a bit of a mess, but I have managed to send stuff to a charity shop, so it's heading in the right direction.

Last night saw an awful fight in Hitchin town centre. Thankfully rare but sadly very violent. Somehow worse when violence is directed against those trying to protect us.

Very brief ... First time properly 'out' in five weeks. Not sure it was a good idea. Couldn't drink. Had to avoid people inc ase they bumped my shoulder, which someone then did ON PURPOSE!

That is all.

We need thousands of new homes. Where should they be built? As someone with a building site opposite my home, I'm all for progress as long as everyone takes part in the consultation .

A new collaborative project took a change of direction today and it's all positive.

It's what was forecast, but persistent snow this morning is causing slush everywhere.

Struggling with the concept of independent shopping always being the answer. I worry about Waterstone's going the way of HMV. Hope they can keep selling books on the high street. I love our local Hitchin book shop, but torn between loyalties.

Lovely, lovely, lovely. Time spent with Malcolm, Sunny and a blue cheese omelette.

Another ex-postie helped by Rowland Hill Fund . Great writing about these people.

Really did not want to go to see Les Miserables, but really enjoyed it in the end. And want my hair like this again. Time to revisit Neil in Stevenage. Not as swanky as Grey's in Hitchin, but think he'll do it right.

Broken bones are no fun. Who knew?

For the first time, I went to a Book Club tonight, discussed a book and said less than anyone else. Lovely!

No Rhythms of the World for 2013. What shall I do in July?

Since November 7, I could probably count on the fingers of two hands (if not one) the number of times I have 'gone out'. It's been horrible, stuck in feeling lonely and sorry for myself. I keep trying to motivate myself to pull myself together but it's not always easy or, indeed, possible. A good friend of mine celebrated his 50th yesterday and I had really wanted to go. Just could not face struggling into party clothes and putting a face on. I have to beat this thing, but I equally have to mend my arm, so I guess that has to come first. Wish it would happen more quickly!

Just what I needed today - two hours with friends, two pots of green tea and a banoffee waffle from Just Desserts!

The stress of the vandalism and a lot of work this week means my arm is really painful tonight. This weekend will be mainly about rest.