Friday, February 11, 2011

Clear the decks, charmer and chives.

1. To have someone (my mother) empty the dishwasher so I can clear the dirty dishes off the counters.

2. "Are you flirting with me?" the GP asks Alec. He flashes her another smile.

3. I look up and see that the chives in my herb trough have put out new leaves.
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Novel, coming back and ready for December.

1. In the early hours, I'm awake, all alone -- but I've got a new novel on my library app: a fenland gothic Saxon mystery called Mer...

  • Crust, donuts and wait.
     1. Stirring the brewing coffee to break the floating crust and bring up the crema. 2. We have donuts to give the children at teatime. 3. Th...
  • Shelter, arisen and pub.
    1. We are sheltered under the garden centre's great barn roof. There is a rush of sound and air as the rain comes down. 2. A mushroom, c...
  • Let go, underfoot and pie.
    1. Technical difficulties. I let go of having working earbuds for this walk. Then I have one last try, and they switch on. 2. Acorns crunchi...