An example of delivery that’s as important as the content.From an old book on shorthand techniques.
This is as far as I’ve got with my Leap Day post.
I had great thoughts for it. And still do. But it won’t be a Leap Day post by the time I get to it.
How about a photo instead? A bit blurry, but Kiki and Hector have helped me do some tidying today.
I’ve reclaimed some floor space and some shelf space. But still have a very large stack of papers to sort through.
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Sometimes I need a reminder from Hector & Kiki about the things that are important to know.
For example, just now, Hector reminded me that it’s been some time since we last discussed which if the cupboards is my favourite. His favourite is the one on the right. My favourite is the one next to it, on the left. Kiki, however, says she like the three on the left, and takes turns making each one her favourite.
Hector, likes the one on the right because it gets used least often, and is closest to the lounge. I like the one next …
There are times I go to the city centre fruit & veg market thinking I’ll get a really good deal on something; like the two very superior bunches of celery I got for £1 this past Saturday. Big, crisp, not at all bitter. One went straight into the soup pot, along with some sautéed onion, some grilled courgette, and a lacing of cumin. The first soup for colder weather, and very satisfying in its way.
But there are times I go to the market and come away with something only to discover it really belongs in the …