1. The softness of rainwater -- unthinking I lather my hands with the usual amount of soap, and then find I can't rinse it off.
2. I dive into the cupboard we call Narnia and half-stifled by garment bags and suitcases, I heave and pull and drag the early decorations out into the house.
3. Bettany and I wait a little after supper before eating our pudding -- in fact, we wait until she's got ready for bed. It makes our bowls of tiramisu seem... I don't know, sort of festive, luxe and maybe slightly illicit.
