1. We’re all relieved when he backs out of the very tight space without hitting the wall again.

1b. Kaufman welcomes us back from the walk then we – Lily, K and me – wait for John. Kauf and Lily sniff each other, which turns into a full-on face rub.

2. The leeks – which are kinda important when you’re making pork chops with creamed leeks – are past it. A quick search of the fridge and the internet provides as alternative: pork chops in a balsamic reduction, with sweet potato and carrot mash and a side of ratatouille. We don’t need no (literally) stinking leeks.

3. Little smooth blue stitches. I haven’t done quite as much sewing as I’d like but I’m making progress.