No weekly round-up this week -- I'm a bit overwhelmed with work. I really missed reading through your posts on Sunday.
1. To see Nick from a long way off because his scarlet alpaca scarf stands out.
2. There is a fat old Household Management book in our kitchen. It gets pulled out and consulted all the time -- the reaction usually being "What the hell is sweetbreads?" and "Where on earth do you get hold of camphor?" and "There is no way on earth I'm boiling that." I go in for some information about making stock. In the summary points at the top it says: "Be careful about the amount of turnip used. A little bit of turnip goes a long way in flavouring."
3. Taking a firm step towards my dream of writing a script for a British science fiction or fantasy series by responding to a call for pitches from Big Finish -- the company that produces the Dr Who radio plays.
Every day I want to record three things that have given me pleasure. This 3BT site is the original Three Beautiful Things.
Box of books, lighter coat and child asleep.
1. There is a heavy box of new books waiting on the stairs. 2. There's a warmth to the air that makes me wonder if I should have put on...
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Today a special guest post by Nick... 1. My wife's courage and stamina as she painfully brings our baby into this world. I'm so prou...
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Good morning all -- welcome to all those who surfed in off Blogs of Note, and all the regulars too. I am thrilled at being a Blog of Note --...
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1. She brings soft almond cakes for pudding. 2. In the fridge I have a jug of lemon iced tea. 3. Sifting compost as the evening cools.