Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Boy feet, sitting down and The Proms.

1. To notice a slightly hardness on the pink soles of Alec's feet..

2. I sit down with Interzone and a cup of coffee and... I hadn't realised how strung out I've let myself become. Breathe.

3. We watch a recorded Prom, the Gilbert and Sullivan one. I love the Prom concerts -- they are so British, like the Queen and cricket on the green, and I always feel absurdly proud of G&S.
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Shut in, three quick strokes and event.

1. I'm with the glossy white-haired ladies in hot pink and emerald green and china blue linen waiting for the department store to open i...

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