1. The deep silence makes birdsong stand out.
2. Alec comes up to remind me that we have decided to walk out one day and find the tall tree on the horizon.
3. The lasagne -- made with soy mince -- comes out in neat slices. 'Like housebricks,' Nick says.
Tea, words and supper.
1. The hot cup of tea waiting for me on the breakfast table. 2. My words aren't coming easily today, and I can't feel confident abou...
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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...