Friday, March 15, 2024

Puzzles, tea time and the new rug.

1. This morning, while we are still lying in bed waiting for the bathroom to come free, I share my morning New York Times puzzles with Bettany.

2. At tea time, a dark chocolate biscuit and hot mug appear at my elbow.

3.  I'm still enjoying the give of the new rug under my feet.

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In the night, fish and steel.

1. I'm up in the small hours making a hot water bottle. While I wait for the kettle to boil, I lift the blind and see a fat moon and a s...

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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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