Friday, February 14, 2025

Beyond the barriers, going home and half term.

1. At the station, a friendly face waiting beyond the ticket barriers.

2. I walk on to the platform in time to see the destination on the front of the train just arriving: it's on its way to Tunbridge Wells.

3. Our lovely child -- just a little bad tempered -- is home for half term.

Start of the heat, finishing early and lights out.

1. It's not too long after 8am and I can already feel the heat in the air as I begin my walk on the common. My body responds to the warm...