Day 271 - Box

Simple engineering is remarkable. I love this box which I inherited from my husband's grandmother. I think it came with a sewing machine. See how it opens up.

This series of photos have absolutely nothing to do with my day which unfolded without a camera and in the coldest, most miserable day we've experienced for a while (or at least since yesterday). Seriously, it's been colder than all winter.

We drove to a cafe by the sea in Albert Park to have a celebratory birthday breakfast for my sister. Pity I couldn't share pics of us battling to cross the road, umbrellas flipping in and out, faces intent, present getting soaked. The greyness swallowed the difference between sea and sky. Once inside we were warmed by good company, hot breakfast (and a heater - obviously). Laurent cakes followed too soon, and I was left with some regret.

Day 197 - 16th birthday

My youngest turned 16 today. Not only am I unable to relate to my own age, but the spiralling years of my offspring is also freaking me out. As T. S. Eliot says, 'We had the experience, but missed the meaning'.

Day 188 - Birthday present

My husband is celebrating his 50th birthday tomorrow, and we've prematurely set up his present. I love other people's presents - what joy! Not even my birthday and I'm enjoying good quality speakers. No need to feel guilty, I say. Music should be enjoyed by everyone.

Day 84 - Misshapen cake

I made a cake for my good friend Dawn's birthday (Dawn, I hope you're not reading this). It's a almond meal cake base with raspberries. We were laughing today at work about the fact that it's not the traditional round birthday cake, and hence misshapen. Isn't 'misshapen' a weird word? The more you look at it, the more it looks incorrect.

Day 78 - Birthday

Missing - a significant portion of a cake celebrating a significant milestone. The missing fraction is the clue. Enough said.