Saturday, May 22, 2010

The buyer, pink flask and sleeping baby.

1. We get a cash buyer -- a cash buyer in a hurry -- for Nick's flat. What a huge relief. Now there's all the fun of finding a little house to rent.

2. The production editor asks if anyone wants a drink. I ask him to refill my water bottle. From downstairs we hear the ad staff asking: "Is that your pink flask?"

3. This large and fretful baby has fallen asleep lying sideways on my arm. What beautiful eyelashes she has.

Morning, errands and entertainment.

1. I murmur an acknowledging greeting to a passing bin man. He is a well brought-up African and replies with eye contact and a warm 'Goo...