Why is it men of a certain age decide to sport an earring? Watched Michael Bolton on Breakfast Tele this morning and there it was, in his left ear. I saw something similar in Harrison Fords recently! now, if either of them belonged to you, would you send them out like that?

I'm also pondering the news with regard to E-Coli, now this is something that has been around for years and I'm wondering if the introduction of antibacterial gels has had an influence. Children need to have that hands on experience, but we all know their hands tend to head to areas that ours wouldn't, and that's why washing of them before we eat or drink is vital. Now the reason I mentioned the gels is that I'm seeing more and more parents using these little bottles as a substitute and that's worrying.