1. Among my birthday presents is a new book of Tove Jansson's art, featuring lots of bits I've never seen before.
2. Stopping for a gossip in Chapel Place.
3. Alec slices watermelon.
1. Taking off my drenched trainers and socks. 2. I am not too thorough with the spatula, and once the pudding is in the oven, there's a ...