Wednesday, March 09, 2005

Efficiency, cocktail and slips.

1. Owning a steamer because it means you can cook an entire meal on one gas ring.

2. Tinned fruit cocktail - the sort with dyed red cherries.

3. Ironing silk because it starts out so scrumpled and crispy and comes out shimmery and soft.

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...