Thursday, September 04, 2025

Gale, fallen and ready for school.

1. The wind is thumping the rain against the house, but we don't have to go anywhere today. 

2. In the park after supper I pick up a handful of conkers -- some still mottled and patched milk white.

3. Small dark bundle: she has put her dance clothes ready for tomorrow.

Ginger tea, gothic novels and red moon.

1. Hot ginger tea encourages me back to my desk after lunch. 2. She is studying gothic novels at school and temporarily lives in a world of ...