1. With a squeak of hello, Tilda arrives in the office. She tours around then sits on the window sill. Her fur glows in the soft morning sun.

1b. To (largely) complete a task I’ve been putting off – and to do it properly, to do the right thing by Future Louisa.

2. John makes his lunch into a face – with bagels, it’s pretty much inevitable.

3. The woods smell smoky and the sky is filled with soft pastel colours.

4. After dinner, we go out for gelato. I have mine on a hot, freshly-made waffle – something I’ve been meaning to try for a while and which does not disappoint.