My granddad died a few years back, and an uncle a year ago. I've found myself even more keen to spend time with all my relatives, particularly my gran who's in her nineties and losing her memory. Whenever I'm with her, I just bask in her presence, filled with a bittersweet certainty that these times are far more precious than I can know, and are palpably finite...

I'm making sure that I express love and appreciation for everyone in my life, especially family, and especially those who're getting on in years.

Hey, guys. Don't let any family feud or past awkwardness get in the way of this stuff - I promise that 99% of those disagreements are ultimately chaff that isn't worthy to get between you and your family or friends.