Sunday, July 19, 2009

Heavy, pan and potatoes.

1. Small children coming out of the theatre try to take control of the day: one small boy goes limp and floppy in his reins so his father must pick him up and carry him.

2. Nick buys us a bright and heavy new frying pan to replace the old one that has a worn spot.

3. Using the sharp edge of a washing-up brush to scrape the skin off new potatoes.

Magnolia, pagoda and station.

1. Late magnolias -- always a pleasure. 2. We like everything about the pagoda -- including the long climb to the top -- but particularly th...