1. I open the door and windows while I’m doing my chores. It’s cold but the freshness is worth it.

2. The springs in the woods are sandier than they used to be and the water looks sparklingly clear on top of the fine pale layer. We stomp our muddy boots clean.

2b. Lily runs whenever we run and chases sticks for far longer than usual: she likes bitesize company.

3. The cover is perfect in its execution and fun too: indented coloured pencil lines, like they’ve been drawn just for me.

4. Without us having to ask, the waitress bring us napkins when she notices I’ve dropped a dollop of chaat.

5. Sometimes, when things are just right, the fibres seem to pour from my fingers; wispy strands turning into tight single ply on the spindle.