Monday, March 31, 2025

End at the beginning, whistler and no pressure.

1. To start the day by finishing a book.

2. I'm sure we knew that the emergency kettle is a whistling one; but we'd forgotten since we last had it out, and it's a pleasant surprise to hear it calling from the stove top.

3. Sunday afternoon pause: no pressure to browse and buy.

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