Monday, January 21, 2013

Dogs in snow, end of the day and a pink French Fancy.

1. Greyhounds leap and jink in the snow in the park.

2. At the end of the daylight Dads pull fading lolling children home on sledges -- except for one little boy who is determined to prove his strength (on the downhill bits at least).

3. We watch, with some amusement and (of course) some sympathy, as our son has a tantrum because we have said no to a third French Fancy (it was the pink one).

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...