Friday, August 11, 2006

Shadows, remote and fruit.

Birthday news: Many happy returns to loyal reader Jen in Hong Kong.

1. Long shadows early in the morning.

2. Having control of the air con.

3. A good nectarine that perfumes my flat and has juice that runs down my chin.

Stars, reading aloud and distracted.

1. Our last few gingerbread stars are still crisp and good; still tasting of the butter we measured and melted and mixed. 2. I read aloud fr...