1. I'm puzzling over a label at the butchers: Bradley Wiggins' chops half price... of course, they are mutton chops, in honour of our gold medalist's splendid sideburns.
2. To have two stews in the oven, cooking for the weekend.
3. I've signed up for one of those there MOOCs (massive open online courses) about fantasy and science fiction. The system appears to be in beta, veering at times towards alpha, and the forums are full of angry people -- but I'm reading familiar texts in that deep, disciplined manner that reveals magical details and strange tastes and textures. And I've found friendly people who have invited me to off-forum discussions where we discuss these discoveries.
Every day I want to record three things that have given me pleasure. This 3BT site is the original Three Beautiful Things.
Book treasure, worn and speaker.
1. Finding treasure in the Oxfam bookshop. I only popped in to look for a card. 2. Bettany doesn't wear makeup out and about, but noneth...
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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...
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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.