On track, bricks and justification.

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1. Hearing the voices of men working on the railway embankment above me.

2. Tipping packets on Lego on to the table and counting out the pieces I need.

3. He wonders why I am still awake. I tell him that the red shoes were expensive for these uncertain times; that I think I should have got the cheap pair. 'But,' he says, 'they will last, I think they look lovely and you'll wear them again and again.'

Comments

  1. denFriday, April 03, 2009

    Have he shoes. They will be an investment in the feel good market.

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  2. PatsyFriday, April 03, 2009

    That was a lovely thing that he said. It shows his love.
    ~Lorna

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  3. ClareSaturday, April 04, 2009

    I think the feel-good market needs all the investment it can get! I shall try hard to prop it up.

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  4. UnknownSaturday, April 04, 2009

    AMEN to that sister!!

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  5. TesoriTrovatiTuesday, April 07, 2009

    A man who understands the value of a fabulous red pair of shoes? That? Is beautiful!

    Love it!
    Enjoy the day, Claire!
    Erin

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  6. i beatiMonday, April 13, 2009

    #3 his yin to your yang

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  7. blackbirdFriday, April 17, 2009

    oh, number three tugs at my heart!

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