Friday, August 10, 2012

Fizz, working outside and Thursday tea.

1. The simmering vinegary water in which I am about to poach our breakfast eggs fizzes when I stir it up with a wooden spoon.

2. It occurred to me today: I've always wished that I had a job that would strongly encourage me to work outside in good weather. I was pulling up sharp-scented weeds in the front garden during Alec's naptime when I realised that I had my wish.

3. While Alec is at nursery, we go out for tea and sit outside watching Thursday afternoon go by.

Dress, drink and catch-up.

1. Walking out of the theatre, I hold his hand so he's not tempted to bolt across the swirly carpet into the forest of legs. We agree th...