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.

Goldfinches, meeting and mackerel.

1. Goldfinches, painted like they're going to war, crowd the bird feeders. 2. We meet my cousin's partner for the first time, and it...