1. The sky was that smoggy and smoky blue - we need some rain, but I love that colour.
2. Saw a fat lady dressed all in brown apart from her shoes which were the colour of almost ripe tomatoes. They had kitten heels and tiny silver bows. Madam, click your heels together three times!
3. This year I have noticed how vulnerable normally thuggish plants like holly and laurel and Christmas trees look with their soft new leaves. They are like people falling in love.
