Friday, July 21, 2023

Decongestants, contented and cucumber slices.

1. During my breastfeeding years I couldn't take decongestants. I still forget that this is now an option -- what a relief it is to take a pill and relieve the pressure in my ears.

2. Our neighbour's baby, lying fat and contented in her pushchair, has a big smile for me.

3. Bettany relaxes in the bath with a face mask, complete with cucumber slices for her eyes.


Friendly, strayed and cedar.

1. In the small hours, when I can't get back to sleep, there's a friendly, familiar Terry Pratchett book waiting on my phone. 2. We ...