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Running through a field of cows in the middle of the city still feels like a novelty
For me Bank Holidays are about baking and beer. Bonus points this weekend for baking with beer. Spiced stout hot cross buns on the menu today 😋
For a fleeting moment this afternoon the sun reflecting off the crackle glaze on this little pot made a beautiful pattern that reminded me of marbling
I have a long-standing desire to “be more creative” and I think I’ve always equated that to doing more drawing, printing, photography etc. Today I realised the hour or so that I spend cooking every day is creative time. Seems so obvious now, I’m unsure how I didn’t see it before
Finished reading: Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead 📚
Enjoyed this adventure yarn and getting to know Marian Graves. Wasn’t sure about the need for the modern plot, but it made itself known in the end.
In my accountability group this morning I appreciated being asked what I am looking forward to this week as well as what I need to get done
Super excited - just bought tickets to see my first Red Roses match live. Taking my Dad back to Welford Road where we used to spend every Saturday hanging out and watching rugby when I was a kid.
Just updated my /now page ekcragg.co.uk/now/
Finished reading: Do Pause by Robert Poynton 📚
This book has prompted so many questions for me to explore around how I create and use pauses in my life and work. Highly recommend.
Watching rugby with my wife. “I like their bonnets” she says 🤣
One of my favourite things to do is a solo trip to the cinema. It felt good to be back there yesterday after too long.
I watched Nightmare Alley which is definitely a film of two halves.
Spotted my first snowdrops in the park today and was pleased to see the friendly bullfinches are back.
Roll on Spring.
Finished reading: Saltwater: Winner of the Portico Prize by Jessica Andrews 📚
An absolutely fantastic first novel. Really engaging with a distinctive style and structure.
Pure luck. Anyone ever got it on the first guess?
Wordle 227 2/6
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More storm damage in the local parks. Grateful to have been able to stay indoors yesterday after hockey was cancelled because the goals kept blowing over!
Weekend craft project
Oh what a beautiful day
My favourite everyday loaf is Dan Lepard’s sour cream sandwich bread. Here’s my first bake of the new year
