Monday, May 31, 2010

Solemn, stripping off and Going Postal.

1. The children are looking serious as they draw. Until George (who says he is drawing a nose) mentions bogeys.

2. It was cold enough for a coat this morning. On the way home, I carry it draped over my arm.

3.  I really enjoyed the first part of Going Postal -- partly because I like seeing Ankh Morpork brought to life, and partly because Moist Von Lipwig is a really engaging hero who makes a satisfying journey to redemption.
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Ready for the tree, better fit and references.

1. While I catch up with the advent candle I begin to clean the sitting room ready for the tree.  2. A smaller embroidery hoop came in the p...

  • Bee, green beans and movie night.
    1. An enormous fat bumble bee at work. She is so bulky that she can knock dead blossoms out of the way as she gets right in to the new jasmi...
  • Midsummer, feeding and cakes.
    1. The shortest night and the longest day. I was up at Wellington Rocks with Anna, Paul and Jason. We couldn't see the sun through the m...
  • As needed, forgotten cake and syrup.
    1. I promised myself I wouldn't moan and grumble about it -- but I do. And as if by magic, a very kind friend produces the required blaz...