Supper on the Run

I don't often eat take-aways, but when I do this is what I like: home-cooked roast and salad, from my neighbourhood market.

~ A year ago today I noted new road markings on my street ~ 

Afterglow

Digging through my CDs today I found a bunch I haven't listened to in ages. Yay, Sarah McLachlan! 

~ A year ago today I was starting a new book ~ 

Snouts in the Trough

Sometimes it feels like all I ever do is feed these little piggies.

~ A year ago today I bought some bread ~ 

Falling Skies

Now watching (or more accurately, what's on the background while I potter around): this show. I was reminded about it on the weekend, and decided to give it another try, catching an episode this evening. It's not particularly good, but quite entertaining!

~ A year ago today I was down the coast ~

Plastic Fantastic

Went to see the Design and Making exhibition at the Castle this afternoon... varied and interesting. I'm not entirely sure what this display of plastic containers was all about, but I found it visually appealing.

~  A year ago today I was happy to see my cats ~ 

Nutty

Had friends around this afternoon. Baked a cake: chocolate and hazelnut. Wasn't awful.

~ A year ago today I was admiring the Eiffel Tower ~

July Reads

I really enjoyed The Red Book, and am now about a quarter of the way through The Truth about the Harry Quebert Affair.

~ A year ago today I was in Paris ~

Scan Results

I had the last of my routine medical tests today. I got feedback straight away... all a-okay.

~ A year ago today I was listening to music ~

Cuffs and Cables

I had a medical check-up today. Lots of tests, including my first EKG.

~ A year ago today I was enjoying the smell of lavender ~

Winter Tree

'Tis the depths of winter now. I can't wait for spring!

~ A year ago today I was visiting an abbey ~

Little Mo

I met this puppy today. She's the cutest! 

~ A year ago today I was strolling around a village ~

Glazed

I missed an exhibition of one of my favourite potters when I was travelling a couple of month's back. I sent a friend to buy a piece for me, and this is it. It's a lovely bowl.

~ A year ago today I was driving through the French countryside ~

Seafood Lunch

Mussels and seafood linguine. Yum! 

~ A year ago today I was sightseeing in France ~ 

Unwoven

I just love this sculpture. Wish I could see it in real life. Instead I'll have to be content to look at lots and lots of pictures of it online. Amazing! 

~ A year ago today I was nibbling on an almond croissant ~

A Faint Bow

It poured with rain today. For a short while in the afternoon, the sun came out and a rainbow appeared. Fifteen minutes later it was raining again! 

~ A year ago today I was looking down on a village ~ 

Greenest of Greens

Not much going on in my garden this time of year. But I am loving these leaves! 

~ A year ago today I was admiring some lilies ~ 

Paperclip

At my work desk I am always fiddling with something. Very often it's a paperclip. I'll bend it back and forth til it breaks. Poor paperclip! 

~ A year ago today I was exploring Burgundy ~

Alien

Sugar bowl! 

~ A year ago today I was shopping at market in France ~ 

Memory Lane

Went down to Kalk Bay today, took a stroll along Main Road, popped into a few shops and had lunch at The Annex. Nice way to spend a Sunday!

~ A year ago today I was in Noyers in the French countryside ~ 

Pot on the Stove

Chicken and vegetable soup. Good for the soul and the body! 

~ A year ago today I was at the airport ~ 

Harbour Cranes

 Down at the Cape Town Waterfront, late afternoon.

~ A year ago today I had a sore throat ~ 

Quiet Time

After work today I sat in the garden and read my book for half an hour or so. It was so nice to be outside... I've had far too much inside-time the last couple of weeks.

~ A year ago today Thomas also wanted to be outdoors ~ 

Cords & Cardy

Today I am wearing warm winter clothes. And they're not black! 

~ A year ago today I broke a dish ~ 

White Cat, Green Wall

The sun was shining brightly this morning.

~ A year ago today I was nibbling on a florentine ~ 

Tow-truck

My day started with a visit from the AA. More car troubles. Back to the garage. So annoying! 

~ A year ago today my little kittie was getting cuddles ~ 

Black & White

Went down to the National Gallery to see an exhibition of photographs by George Hallett this afternoon. It was really interesting! 

~ A year ago to day I was doing some shopping ~ 

Sun Stripes

There were only a few brief breaks in the rain today, but they were very welcome.

~ A year ago today I was wearing jeans ~ 

Enlightened

This week I've watched a few episodes of Laura Dern's show Enlightened. I'm intrigued... it's sort of funny, sad, uncomfortable, thought-provoking. She's wonderful in it.

~ A year ago today I was snacking on Tim-Tams ~ 

Old Cape Town

I love this old pic of Cape Town (found here). And snow on the face of Table Mountain! 

~ A year ago today I was watching a nice movie ~ 

Ignition

For a while now my car has had an intermittent problem not starting properly. Finally got it fixed today! 

~ A year ago today I was reading fan fiction ~ 

On the Bedside Table

One more chapter left of The Red House, and then I'm starting Seating Arrangements.

~ A year ago today I was getting ready for my overseas holiday ~