Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Houseplants, waiting for lunch and edges of fairyland.

1. A windowsill full of glossy houseplants.

2. I've had to wait for my lunch while we unload a grocery delivery. The shepherd's pie tastes even better reheated.

3. Just before sleeping, I go wandering on the edges of fairyland with the second Emily Wilde book.

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Pop-ups, fences and communication.

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