1. We are both ill and peevish, so I've been lazily letting Alec watch (vetted) videos of trains on Youtube. It's a godsend to be able to sit him down and know that (so long as the computer is out of reach ) he won't tinks anything. I particularly like this French one and this one of an emotional occasion on our local steam railway (Alec's absolute favourite, judging by the "toot-toot woo-woos" from his corner of the kitchen). Later I take him on my lap and we watch the classic GPO public information film about the Night Mail, which features a specially commissioned poem by WH Auden and music by Benjamin Britten.
2. A parcel comes from Bravissimo -- it's in a box, and then wrapped in tissue paper. New swimming costume.
3. The driver bringing our supermarket delivery calls and politely asks if she can come early. Of course she can -- so we get our groceries put away with time to watch a bit of TV.
Every day I want to record three things that have given me pleasure. This 3BT site is the original Three Beautiful Things.
Book treasure, worn and speaker.
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Good morning all -- welcome to all those who surfed in off Blogs of Note, and all the regulars too. I am thrilled at being a Blog of Note --...
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1. She brings soft almond cakes for pudding. 2. In the fridge I have a jug of lemon iced tea. 3. Sifting compost as the evening cools.