1. Life lessons in surprising places: E F Benson's social climber Lucia twists a crisis to her advantage, and never neglects a single opportunity.
2. A cup of peppermint tea and a walk around the park sees off the unsettled feeling in my stomach.
3. Nick opens some boxes that have been waiting for his attention. Boxes of boyhood treasures - they remind me of the tin that Amelie found - are sorted, streamlined, admired and repacked.
Every day I want to record three things that have given me pleasure. This 3BT site is the original Three Beautiful Things.
Morning, errands and entertainment.
1. I murmur an acknowledging greeting to a passing bin man. He is a well brought-up African and replies with eye contact and a warm 'Goo...
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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.
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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...