1. Since it’s been hot, there are few black items in the washing. The line is filled with my favourite shades of purple, blue, orange and pink, with John’s equally colourful stripey socks inbetween.

2. My first dog walk since last Thursday. We discuss word definitions and personal characteristics while Lily runs through all the undergrowth and meets a long dog in natty jacket.

3. It’s the local ‘neighbourhood community forum’ meeting as organised by the local council: John ducks out and I go with a heavy heart after last time was almost entirely raging and moaning. But this time is different – it’s very positive and we come away with a list of ideas. It’s nice to run in to a friendly old colleague from my university days too.