As a longstanding fan of a daily nap, I’m delighted to see that it gets the thumbs-up (Short daytime naps may keep brain healthy as it ages, study says, 20 June). One piece of advice to those who fancy a go, make sure your nap only lasts about 10 minutes. Longer than that and it’s not nearly as invigorating and adds weight to the rest of my day.
Sam White
Lewes, East Sussex
I have received a letter from the Department for Work and Pensions informing me that, as I am nearing 80, I am entitled to a higher state pension: an increase of 25p a week. Am I being unreasonable to feel insulted? That won’t buy me a pint of milk, a loaf of bread or a stamp.
Jackie Lloyd
Lyme Regis, Dorset
Re eating the rainbow (Letters, 19 June), as an elderly person living alone I was advised by friends to ensure I follow a good diet, which they defined as eating five colours each day. To avoid wasting large quantities of vegetables, my solution is to buy rainbow trout.
Dr Bob Aron
Ilkley, West Yorkshire
Re autocorrect (Letters, 19 June)(Letters, 20 June), my daughter texted me early one morning: “What do you want from life?” I thought that was a bit profound. Just prior to replying health, happiness etc, I received an updated message from her: “What do you want from Lidl?”
Mick McKeown
Windermere, Cumbria
A senior person in my company wanted to talk to my boss, and texted me to ask where he was. He’s skiing again, I replied, only to realise later that my phone had changed that to “skiving again”.
Mark Jones
Stroud, Gloucestershire
