220 down, 12 to go

Twelve scripts to go. I think I've decided that if you can't spell "sentence" ("sentance" is the most popular misspelling, with the variation of "sentace", but "scentence" is gaining popularity) then you don't really deserve to pass Higher English.

Ironically, Mr Life and I had great difficulty with a clue in today's cryptic crossword: "A few words could be fine". Answer: sentence.

I'm also feeling somewhat uncharitable towards candidates - answering questions on two articles about the Olympics - who write "Olimpics" or "Olyimpics".

(Yes, I do realise that some people are dyslexic and no, I'm not actually failing these people for these mistakes alone. Though I'm tempted... .)

Mum has been worse but is now better again, though still in hospital. It's been quite a struggle visiting twice a day and getting the marking done. I fear that retirement isn't as much fun as I'd hoped.