To everyone who might expect a Christmas card from me: I'm not doing it this year. I've given the money to Magic Breakfast instead, as suggested by Susan Hill.
1. I am doing housework and there is a man who is all my own getting under my feet.
2. My hands are sore because I made pastry for mince pies yesterday.
3. Washing up my best glasses so that they sparkle.
Magnolia, pagoda and station.
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