1. The caraway seeds are a little overwhelming but if you let them be the star of the show,> the bread is quite delicious. I eat too much of it.

2. Our neighbour is in the garden when I go out to finish up. Had I heard they’ve got a new addition? He asks – yes, I’d literally heard – I’d been whimpering over pained meows through the wall before lunch. It’s much smaller than I’d thought – I’d been told to expect a young cat but he’s still a kitten. I cradle him in my arms and very much want to steal him.

2b. I show John the greenhouse now that everything is in final positions. I’m happy with how much I’ve squeezed in the small space.

3. The brush of Lily’s wagging tail against my bare leg.