On 27 January, Jackie writes: Ann called in today to do my hair. It was a dry wash; you heat the cap in the microwave for 20 seconds, put it on, massage your hair through the cap and leave it while you have a coffee. I need my glasses now or can't really see that well . . .
I looked like one of the girls from the BritCom, DINNERLADIES. After it was done I had curls. MARE MOORE in Canada: A dry wash? Interesting. You look cute with curls. I've heard of spray-on dry shampoos, but am unfamiliar with this one . . . is there something instilled into that plastic cap that the heat of the microwave releases into your hair? JACKIE IKE: Never heard of a cap like that. Looks great, Jackie!
On 28 January, Jackie writes to Andréa: Your card arrived today . . .
	If you find this portrait amusing, you can see more of Thierry Poncelet's dog portraits HERE.
This is my table; it shapes to my lap and gives me a flat surface to write on or have my dinner on. It's better than the pillow I was using that kept sliding off my lap. I bought one for Tom many years ago, but the glue failed and all the polystyrene beads fell out, so it was binned. MARILYN ROYLE: I had no idea about Jackie! Oh my goodness - sending her good karma and fast - as can be expected - healing.

JACKIE TAKES A LOOK AT HER ITCHY ARM
(AND KINDA WISHES SHE HADN'T) HERE
(SQUEAMISH WARNING)