1. Tilda rubs up against my wet legs after my shower.

2. I visit the allotment to make sure everything is alright after the snap of cold weather. The only prints in the snow are from little kitty paws.

2b. A patch of green grass that looks spring-like rather than wintery, in the otherwise icy park.

2c. It’s a good doggy walk: I am delighted to finally find out where Friendly Black Dog lives (in case I feel the need to steal him and have his friendliness all to myself); we meet a little dog in the park, being proudly walked by a young boy; and E, a dog we’ve known for quite a while but who has always been somewhat aloof, recognises me and grins as she approaches for a tickle.

3. We have another productive meeting: jobs are assigned and nothing feels insurmountable.

3b. The cat and dog stand together, sniffing the carpet where the technician had knelt.

4. The paneer is particularly cheesy. This is good.