1. After breaking the weaver’s block, I spend most of the day weaving – well, some weaving and a lot of tying loose ends when I cut the five towels off the loom. I’m surprised by the coloured bands I’d forgotten put on the earlier ones but like the simplicity of the bright lines on the later ones.

1b. The knots that go perfectly.

1c. I watch a fascinating geology documentary and learn that my stoneware pots are fired higher than the temperature required to melt granite.

2. Strange positions herself so that I have no choice but to tickle her.

3. My favourite muffins.