I’d wanted a rearrangement for weeks, needed better access to my PC screens. With the air conditioning down, I wanted everything closer to the window for better ventilation and light

‘A change is as good as a rest’, - they say.

I had some unexpected help…

Three, what I assumed were removal men, assisted me. They were grey of face and boiler suits, silent.

They proceeded to pull out cables, drag out cabinets, and bookcases. I heard the crash of computers dumped outside my office window.

They’d re-arranged the desks…then left. Two returned, followed by two, even more expressionless men supporting a battered soldier who leaked blood over my executive blue shag pile.

Well, I thought. May as well go home.

We all have to make small sacrifices in time of war.