1. The rattling, squeaky whirr of bolts being tightened in a metal bed frame.
2. We go out and I eat the pizza (pepperoni with fresh tomatoes, mozarella and an egg on top) that I have been longing for so vividly that it's almost painful.
3. Cracking episode of Dr Who -- The Beast Below. It's set on Starship UK -- the country (except Scotland, who wanted their own ship) has escaped from a planetary catastrophe on to a starship. Sinister fairground machines keep the denizens in a state of fear, and disobedience is rewarded with a trip to the Beast Below. The Doctor swears he never interferes -- but a little girl is crying...
Novel, coming back and ready for December.
1. In the early hours, I'm awake, all alone -- but I've got a new novel on my library app: a fenland gothic Saxon mystery called Mer...
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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...