1. We were parked on the hardshoulder of the M25. Uncaring juggernauts rolled past and Gritty rain splattered all around mocking the suddenly not working windscreen wipers. John called the AA, reeling off lists of details, from car make to numberplate to address. In frustration at the blurry windscreen, he jabbed at the wiper control. All I could do was laugh and point... 'What's wrong? Nothing now,' he told the AA operater. 'The windscreen wipers have just started working again.'
2. The relief of being reunited with my stash of paracetamol at the wrong time of the month.
3. A glass of wine at the end of a long day.
Planning, disappointing apples and talking.
1. This morning, there has been a soothing conversation with the financial advisor. 2. Some handsome but disappointing apples have been loit...
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1. Stirring the brewing coffee to break the floating crust and bring up the crema. 2. We have donuts to give the children at teatime. 3. Th...
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1. We are sheltered under the garden centre's great barn roof. There is a rush of sound and air as the rain comes down. 2. A mushroom, c...
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1. Technical difficulties. I let go of having working earbuds for this walk. Then I have one last try, and they switch on. 2. Acorns crunchi...