Birds

I woke up to the sound of them screaming and screeching. Every fifteen minutes a flutter of wings and hoots rings out across the farm.

The owners installed a "bird scarer " ; an electronic recording of birds freaking out and flying away. It's a  21st century scare crow and it's damn weird.

Evolution

Seriously, what is up with tickling.

Appreciation

After living on rice and tinned tuna for a month, steak tastes amazing. Better than ever before. Smoked salmon is a dream. Brie is a birthday cake.

I don't want to ever forget how good all the usual things are.

(Written mid Christmas break)