I think we all start 2005 on a somber note. I, like everyone else in the world, could not believe my eyes as the terrible pictures emerged over the Christmas period from the Tsunami earthquake. My thoughts are with everyone who suffered and are still suffering from this disaster.

I would like to thank everyone who sent me (and my dogs!) Christmas cards. Many of the decorations that were sent were placed on our family tree and it definitely reflected the global nature of my fan mail---- as all countries were represented. The tree looked amazing!

Thank you, also, to everyone who contributed to my Demelza House appeal through the brilliant websites Danradcliffe.com and Danradcliffe.co.uk. I loved hearing about the various projects that people carried out and the money raised. I know everyone at Demelza House values the time and effort shown for this special hospice.

Dan viewed a few movies since his last update : VERA DRAKE, DEAD MAN'S SHOES, and THE INCREDIBLES.

And his latest music : DEVENDRA BANHART, GANG OF FOUR, JOANNE NEWSOME, THE FUTUREHEADS and BRITISH SEA POWER.