Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Ticking off, shepherd's pie and art.

1. Working down a checklist.

2. Nick has made a shepherd's pie that is what some might describe as 'visually arresting' because half of it is topped with delicious cheesy leeks, and the other half with just plain cheese. Others might call it 'knowing your audience'. Either way, a lot of it gets eaten.

3. Late at night, slipping Alec a few art supplies so he can do his homework.

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