1. To slip out of bed, following Alec downstairs leaving Nick and Bettany sleeping.
2. Alec and my brother sitting side by side at a table, heads bowed over Alec's new tiny trainset.
3. Nick waits up with me for Bettany to settle down.
Planning, disappointing apples and talking.
1. This morning, there has been a soothing conversation with the financial advisor. 2. Some handsome but disappointing apples have been loit...
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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...