Grades are in, things are done, or sorted or packed away until autumn in New York and I am on my way back to Dundee today. My bags are full of electronics, cables, books, folders, notebooks and, where there’s room, clothes. Many projects to work on, but there will be fun and reading, too. When did reading become such a precious luxury?

As always the journey is a bit circuitous because both Hudson and Dundee are a bit off the beaten track. I’m slightly concerned because the airline is already begging for volunteers to rebook longest leg. Supposedly I have my seat confirmed but travel is always such an ordeal these days. Fingers crossed it will all go as smoothly as planned and I will arrive before the kids get out of school tomorrow.