1. Bettany has been decorating a flag of Valencia at nursery. They show me pictures of her at work. I look up at the flags drying in the window and spot her distinctive and not altogether authentic red diagonal swipe shown in the photo.
2. I suddenly remember how much I enjoyed playing a long-neglected game on my tablet -- Blendoku is a sort of crossword but with colours.
3. I look down and see Bettany rubbing her face against my newly waxed legs.
Right paper, bin night and correspondence.
1. I have just the right paper -- tiny Japanese pages, not much larger than business cards, printed with wisteria in full bloom. 2. Bin nigh...
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1. Stirring the brewing coffee to break the floating crust and bring up the crema. 2. We have donuts to give the children at teatime. 3. Th...
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1. We are sheltered under the garden centre's great barn roof. There is a rush of sound and air as the rain comes down. 2. A mushroom, c...
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1. Technical difficulties. I let go of having working earbuds for this walk. Then I have one last try, and they switch on. 2. Acorns crunchi...