I deserve an honour today

Today was hoovering day.

Not that I was in the mood for this mind.  However, I removed dust covered items from under the desk, cleaned what I could be bothered to reach, forced myself around the, now larger domain, and completed the task long before I fell onto my chair.  

This is hard work you know!  No wonder all the adverts feature a woman doing this, it's what a they are made for!  A man cannot be expected to do such a job and all those important jobs he needs to finish to occupy his mind.  I mean I have only read one chapter in only one book this morning, and now it is afternoon.  

However, the work is finished, but not to a woman's standards.  The abode has been returned to normal, dust is already settling on the laptop, and now I am seeking the important jobs that must be finished before new year.  Ah yes, Motherwell v Celtic 8pm, that will do.

It's the 'Honours' time again.  A time when the usual collection of hangers on and friends of the wealthy and powerful get their reward.   Vote the way the party leader tells you and a knighthood will arrive.   Offer large sums of money to the right people and an OBE will be yours, plus contracts.  

However, I like the idea of the nation rewarding people who have done something for their town, possibly for many years.  Such as long time served 'Lollipop' crossing people, small businessmen who have improved the towns lot, voluntary workers and many others who have served daily in a variety of roles, these people need to be rewarded and noticed by their towns.  Not all will deserve this, however, many an unsung hero does deserve a mention.  I like that.  

The idea of a 'British Empire' (they mean 'English Empire) is not worth much today, though there are many desperate to one of the medals.  Personally I would not accept a bauble, and not just because I am of no worth whatsoever, but I would not accept an English award, a Scots one would be good.  That would be one without the 'Empire' connection.  

I say reward those who have done good, and some are indeed in the top jobs, but mostly reward and indicate the local 'small people,' who deserve a mention.