Wednesday, June 05, 2013

Saved, getting out and strange sky.

1. 'I saved some raisins for you, Daddy.'
'Did you? Thank you very much, Alec.'
'But then I ate them.'

2. Very late in the day I remember that it's games night, which means that I don't have to deal with bedtime and I'm going to have an entertaining evening escaping from reality.

3. It's half past ten at night and the sky is duck-egg blue.
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Snowfall, badger and hot chocolate.

1. I open the front door to take a parcel and am surprised by wet snow falling in rags and tufts. 2. A badger has given the edges of the pat...

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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...
  • Shelter, arisen and pub.
    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...
  • Let go, underfoot and pie.
    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...