1. A little Japanese maple with leaves that look like stars.
2. Eating an orange by cutting it into thin rounds.
3. BBC Radio 4's reporting of Sunderland South's obsession with getting its general election result out before anyone else. Relay teams of sixth formers bring ballot boxes in; a bus stop is dismantled so it doesn't block the door; and traffic lights are rigged throughout the city. They have also demanded extra thin ballot papers to make it easier to count quickly.
Every day I want to record three things that have given me pleasure. This 3BT site is the original Three Beautiful Things.
Book treasure, worn and speaker.
1. Finding treasure in the Oxfam bookshop. I only popped in to look for a card. 2. Bettany doesn't wear makeup out and about, but noneth...
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Today a special guest post by Nick... 1. My wife's courage and stamina as she painfully brings our baby into this world. I'm so prou...
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Good morning all -- welcome to all those who surfed in off Blogs of Note, and all the regulars too. I am thrilled at being a Blog of Note --...
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1. She brings soft almond cakes for pudding. 2. In the fridge I have a jug of lemon iced tea. 3. Sifting compost as the evening cools.