Monday, May 30, 2022

Helper, wild irises and gin fizz.

1. Unexpectedly, a child takes the cutlery basket and begins sorting its contents into the drawer.

2. We turn aside for a moment to look at the pond. A clump of non-descript green rushy-looking things have blossomed into deep blue iris flowers.

3. To mix up a strong gin fizz with some home-made elderflower cordial.
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Winter is passing, toad in the hole and mulled wine.

1. It is cold (although less chill than it has been) and cloudy (although less grey than it has been) and a robin sings loudly from the top ...

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