1. Alec goes to sleep very early which means I can eat supper with Nick. It feels so good to have a chat and a catch-up.
2. To sit in the front room as it gets dark and consume a few poems from Sarah's book for May. It feels like eating a few chocolates without sharing.
3. I spotted a Cadbury's Caramel egg in the back of the cupboard last night. No-one has claimed it so I've eaten it.
Consolation, Effra and icing.
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