1. The picture of dormice that I have on my desktop. It is by Steven Robinson and comes from a BBC photography competition.
2. Being so absorbed by a book that I don't notice how cold I am. My joints are cracking and my fingers numb and a hot shower is a relief, but all through it I am still thinking about the book.
3. The smell of rosewood. It's supposed to be comforting and uplifting. I think it smells of clean house.
Magnolia, pagoda and station.
1. Late magnolias -- always a pleasure. 2. We like everything about the pagoda -- including the long climb to the top -- but particularly th...
