Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Blue, ginger and mauve.

1. The smell of bluebells overpowering the smell of a muck-spread field.

2. A slender cat the colour of ginger nuts waiting by the post box. It looks like a little lion and for a moment I wonder if round the corner there might be a herd of appropriately sized zebras and wildebeest.

3. Wisteria. I am always pleased to see houses draped with its long purple flowers springing from nearly leafless vines.

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...