Tuesday, July 06, 2004

Misasmas, tea and dried herbs.

1. Long shadows and early morning mist.

2. Being brought a mug of Earl Grey tea first thing.

3. The smell of drying raspberry leaves - they are faintly nettley, and faintly fruity.

Morning, errands and entertainment.

1. I murmur an acknowledging greeting to a passing bin man. He is a well brought-up African and replies with eye contact and a warm 'Goo...