Thursday, October 26, 2023

Piano, stewed fruit and dressing for dinner.

1. The sound of Alec demonstrating his piano practice to Granny.

2. Granny has left boxes of jewel-crimson stewed raspberries in our fridge.

3. Just as I am finishing work for the day, Bettany appears at my side dressed for dinner. So we pick an outfit for me, as well.


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