1. Alec and I put some birdseed out, and now there are two fat doves in the garden. He's entranced. I hope he doesn't think birds grow from birdseed.
2. I take home a slice of cake from Juliet's and eat it. I feel like a leopard dragging its kill into a tree to stop lions from stealing it.
3. A very tired boy who falls asleep before I can get him into his bath and doesn't wake when I put his pyjamas on.
Arrival, left over from Sunday and lamp light.
1. Some new baby news lifts the morning. 2. For lunch there is ramen with leftover leeks and squash, shreds of pork and shards of deep orang...
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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...
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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...
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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...