I was once told you needed eight hugs a day to survive - so I'm not sure how I've lasted 45 years, but there you go. I have a feeling virtual/metaphorical ones work at least almost as well as have the advantage of not being misconstrued or abused.
So here's one for J, J and F and for any others who are feeling bemused, battered and bewildered - or just a little unloved or unlovely.
