Thursday, June 29, 2023

Ohh, ten candles and tilia.

1. A very satisfying 'ohh' from Bettany as she opens one of her birthday presents.

2. Carefully jabbing candles into a chocolate cake and wondering how my youngest child came to be ten.

3. Noticing the scent of lime blossom in the park.

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Volunteers, eleven and bright crayons.

1. Volunteers growing out of the yellow clay on the edge of the building site: a castor oil plant with spiked green seed pods; and a couple ...

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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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