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.

Common, glass and French boys.

1. I walk home across the common -- it's bruised and muddy, but still here, and birds are calling to each other. 2. Now I have time to s...