Tuesday, September 02, 2025

As needed, forgotten cake and syrup.

1. I promised myself I wouldn't moan and grumble about it -- but I do. And as if by magic, a very kind friend produces the required blazer (and also the next size up).

2. I'd forgotten that I'd added a tiramisu cake to the shopping order.

3. The elderberry syrup is now so thick that it coats the spoon.

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