Thursday, June 28, 2007

Surface mail, loose change and total recall.

1. Packing up a parcel for a school we visited in Tanzania. The contents and the postage are a birthday present to me from Rosey. I hope it arrives safely, and that the paints, coloured paper and musical instruments are enjoyed. I'm sure it's not even a fraction of what they need in their bare classrooms -- but I hope the kind thoughts of someone far away will be welcomed.

2. Finding that between us, we have just enough money for the fish and chips we want.

3. Writing thank you cards brings back all sorts of wonderful memories from my birthday.

Volunteers, eleven and bright crayons.

1. Volunteers growing out of the yellow clay on the edge of the building site: a castor oil plant with spiked green seed pods; and a couple ...