Monday, May 30, 2022

Helper, wild irises and gin fizz.

1. Unexpectedly, a child takes the cutlery basket and begins sorting its contents into the drawer.

2. We turn aside for a moment to look at the pond. A clump of non-descript green rushy-looking things have blossomed into deep blue iris flowers.

3. To mix up a strong gin fizz with some home-made elderflower cordial.
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