Monday, February 07, 2011

Family resemblance, updates and the godfather.

1. "That's a very Grantish expression," says Katie looking closely at Alec.

2. "Is that your baby?" the butcher's assistant wants to know. I tell him yes it is. " Well done! I hadn't noticed you were expecting," he says and then: "But you haven't been in for a while, have you?"

3. Tim's tea goes cold while his godson sleeps on his shoulder.

Gift, web and route planning.

1. As I leave the field, there's a rush of wings and a cackling, crackling cry. THUD! A magpie has dropped a dead vole at my feet. 2. We...