Good News Travels Fast

I have plenty of time to write at the moment as I'm recovering from root-canal treatment. If anybody reading this becomes paralysed with fright at the thought of dentistry, be reassured. Things have improved beyond measure since I was last subjected to this treatment.

The latex material that is used to protect the back of one's mouth from invasive shards of filling is so effective that I found the procedure just gave an opportunity to think quietly for a while.

I've always been a believer in the myth of progress. It's nice to have evidence that it is actually for real.