Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Wisteria, last time and apple blossom.

1. The wisteria on the back wall has done particularly well this year -- the mauve flowers hang heavy and so does the sweetcorn scent in the brick cell of our back yard. When I brag about it, I am repaid with pictures of apple trees and rhododendrons and all other things in bloom. 

2. This might be the last time she wants me to push her on the swing.

3. To pull down a branch bearing apple blossom to catch the shy pink and white scent.

Conference morning, break time and memory.

1. Waking up in a huge snow-crisp hotel bed, rather keyed up, but ready for a day in the company of other editors. 2. I take a moment to sit...