1. Inexplicably, because though it used to be my drink of choice I haven't had one for years, I suddenly and vividly want a mocha -- so I take my notebook to a coffee shop and have one. It's delicious.
2. A kind friend deals with the school run so I don't have to take a chunk out of my working day.
3. Alec asks me to play his piano piece so I can see what he's learning.