It’s no secret that I’m a fan of all things Apple – of the sleek, minimalist, work-friendly design; of the access it – and other modern tech, of course – almost seamlessly affords to everything from art, to banking, to books, contemplation, meditation, music, photography, poetry, and to education on most any subject under the sun – and beyond the sun.

But most of all I’m more thankful than words can express for modern tech’s being the means by which I’m able to be in touch with friends and loved ones all over the world. That it can sometimes feel like friends who live thousands of miles away from my little village in the UK are so very near to my heart is, to me, nothing short of miraculous. And I’m so grateful.