1. A very simple lunch showcase the bread, which is so much better than it should be (than it usually is): the crust is rich and nutty, the crumb perfectly chewy.

2. F giggles when Lily sniffs his face then we giggle when F does his impression of a panting dog.

3. After being catless all day, Kaufman and Strange both turn up at the same time, meowing and dancing for attention. (And a food refill.)

3b. The animals enjoy a fair amount of stroking while we chat. I particularly enjoy the silkiness of Lily’s belly fur.