1. In one shop there is a musician playing a song about not being able to get over someone, and an area surrounded by a white plastic fence. Inside are some cakes and some wine and some people sitting in rows of seats that are too close together. There is a sign saying: "Exclusive event for reward cardholders only." I don't have a reward card.
2. The hairdresser pauses and says: "It hangs much better at this length, doesn't it." I am in complete agreement, having lived with the wrong length for six weeks.
3. When I go to pick Alec up I see through the glass door that he is in the rocking chair having a cuddle with the nursery manager.
Consolation, Effra and icing.
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