Ceramic Superhero

This is the first photo from my new Nokia N73, upgraded yesterday from my battered N70. I did have my eye on the very flash N95 (I think that’s right), but that would have involved parting with £90. Still, this new phone does have a very decent little camera on it, and, given it didn’t cost an extra penny, I left the shop a contented man.

This is more than a try out shot, though. It marks the first time in 5 years that I have been treated to brewed coffee and ginger nuts in my outpatient clinic. Somehow, amid all the cuts and controversy in the NHS, a little act of gratuitous niceness like this goes a long way.

Red Mug seems to be standing out proudly, a heroic champion flanked by his trusty companions Floral Pattern Mug and Mighty Silver Cafetiere. “Don’t worry,” Red Mug says to me, exuding cool superhero assurance, “It’s all going to be fine.” And, for the rest of the morning, I almost believe him.

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