18 May 2016

A Wednesday

 

It’s teeming with rain.  The garden smells wonderful - earthy yet fresh.  The sky overcast but light. It's a beautiful and I want to be in it; outdoors, this day, has more allure than blue skies and hot sun.  

And I also want to be indoors and at the desk.  Much to do today - much reading of students' research chapters, and, because I like to do at least an hour a day on my own work, reading for my research.  Today's work-for-me: a novel.  Not taxing but still work - I have such a privileged lifestyle.

Later, I'll walk with dogs.  Last night I walked for an hour at midnight.  The roads quiet; pavements empty; and every so often, a cloud of scent from may, or laurels.  An urban walk with the magic of the country.

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