Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Quick change, heads down and lights out.

1. Before I begin work, I glance out of the window. The world is very beautiful this morning, with layers of mist, and sunlight picking out the frost on certain roofs. Minutes later, it has clouded over; the sunlight, and the magic, have gone.

2. At the table with Alec, heads down over his English homework. 

3. Lights out at 10.30. We are both very tired.

White grapes, gothic novel and predictions.

1. This week's grapes are particularly good -- a little hard so they burst well, and then both sweet and sharp.  2. Before Nick comes up...