Tuesday, July 08, 2025

Dull, after the rain and prepping.

1. I slap the full water butt to enjoy the dull thump.

2. My herbs have doubled in size in the rain, which seems to have nourished them in a way my watering never can.

3. There's a heatwave expected, so we make a supermarket order of hot weather treats to make it easier to bear.

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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...

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