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Sundays

Not intent on going anywhere, this dog. I've been pondering my transition to border collie owning enthusiast. I've been a cat owner all my teenage and adult life but am late to the dog owning. Of course, though originally it was the kids who begged and implored for a dog, it's me who he belongs to. I think it's his boundless capacity for happiness that makes him so attractive (it certainly isn't his hot doggy breath or his stinky farts). And probably because I am so hermit like, he is a good companion though he has been responsible for a huge extension in my social circle in the neighborhood. I've even converted from being a massive whiner about a local bakery and their rubbish customer service to ardent fan not that I am acquainted with their Jack Russell.

Anyway, life has been work busy and kid busy but all in a good way. When I feel overwhelmed, Charlie comes and puts his head on my knee and it all gets easier.

Big smoke

I am heading to Sydney. I toyed with taking the bus but the need to talk to a lot of people on the phone today would have meant being the annoying person on public transport. I'll just annoy the taxi driver instead.

There was the delight of having a whole stack of unladdered hosiery and knowing exactly I was going to wear but thank heavens I don't have to wear this uniform everyday. Am badly in need of a hair cut and manicure but at least I am clean and presentable. I am thankful that my M&S wardrobe makes me look stylish here and not like an office girl. Not that I would qualify as a girl at all these days. Am pondering letting the grey grow in.

I've taken on a giant new project. I am south better at the turning pigs ears into silk purses than careful strategic planning so here's to an exciting few months.

Spring is showing in plant life though there has been a bitter wind this week. I do have my uniqlo heat tech long sleeve under shirt in reserve in case the weather is not as balmy as my predictions. That heat tech stuff is awesome. I want to get one if their light weight roll up jackets but the women's sizes are built for the Asian frame then yesterday I had the genius idea of ordering a man's size. Must measure and see if the hips are still too snakey for me.

Festival of Leo

It was my birthday yesterday. They're all significant these days. The father of my kids, the mathematician, managed to wish me a happy birthday with a formula.

I had a good haul of well chosen gifts. Some dinky cake forks for the cake that got scoffed, a Rob Ryan vase (he may be ubiquitous these days, but his gentle whimsy still makes me smile), some well chosen M&S goodies and a box of violet creams. Definitely old lady chocolates but I've loved them since I was 10.

My sister sent me an excellent card (well, I would say that, wouldn't I?)