Monday, August 04, 2014

Grounding, swings and toast.

1. One of Bettany's most endearing habits is that when things go wrong for her she will lie prone and press her cheek to the floor as if she is listening. After a short time she gets up and goes about her business with equanimity restored.

2. To push two children at once on the swings.

3. To make a stack of buttered toast.

Morning, errands and entertainment.

1. I murmur an acknowledging greeting to a passing bin man. He is a well brought-up African and replies with eye contact and a warm 'Goo...