Friday, January 24, 2025

Arum, kiwi and tea.

1. Shoots of wild arum, glossy and stiff as patent leather, force their way through the beige drifts of last year's leaves.

2. It's a particularly good kiwi fruit, and the pieces disappear as fast as I can cut them.

3. Towards the end of the afternoon, a mug of tea and a biscuit appear at my elbow.

Meal deal, caves and macaroni cheese.

1. We could have packed our own sandwiches -- but instead, we opt for a supermarket meal deal, and let someone else do the work. 2. On the w...