Word of the day is Zugzwang [tzoog-tzwung]: a situation in chess (and life) in which a move must be made, but each possible one will make the situation worse.
Seen on FB and sent to me by a friend. Have anonymised it because I don't know if the writer would be happy for me to share here (the post is visible to everyone in a group. A politics group in Henley, Tory heartland, btw).
I really thought I would grow out of only producing my best work under extreme last minute pressure after I finished school but nope. Turns out it’s a permanent character flaw
After not seeing his wife Mary for several months, Gordon decided to surprise her by moving into Baily House Care Home. This is their emotional reunion 😭❤️
I’ve just read that more than 1,800 people have called the @DogsTrust in the last three months to give up a puppy bought in the first lockdown. 1 in 4 brits admit to impulsively buying a dog in lockdown. Pls don’t treat animals like this. Dogs aren’t there to make you less bored.