Actually, I was going to say to you that I'm sorry I haven't responded. The truth is I haven't looked. I didn't expect that one to be boosted - I'm quite happy to write these things simply because they are there in me to be written. Once I saw it was boosted I made the decision to not look at any comments because I knew there would be an onslaught of hate. Maybe I will look at a time I feel more resilient, but not right now.

And thank you for your lovely comment re this essay. It was a labour of love and a joy to write about Ani, as she well deserves remembering each Winter Solstice.