I'm waiting for hat weather.
Twice in the past week it looked almost cool enough outside,
Then the sun bulldozed its way through,
Leaving the eager hat on the car seat after a meagre 5 minute cameo.
I'd like to buy a new hat for winter.
Somewhat like this beauty.
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Today I took mum out for lunch.
We swapped Shanghainese at David's for Japanese at Aka Tombo.
I haven't had sashimi since the last time I ate there -
I refuse to be disappointed.
He asked if I'd been away, because it'd been so long since my last meal there.
There was godlike fruition in the experience - the comfort of familiarity, from music, smells, garnish, and quiet smiles.
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She laughs at the games people play.
She used to express mocking fascination at how the dog always displayed diehard preference for its playmates' tennis ball, raw hide chew sticks, even bowl of water.
There is curious allure in what others want-
Because the item of contest has already been presented with laurels of interest.
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We had lunch yesterday - past morning glory-twined power lines, all-you-can- eat-curry signs.
The laboriously sobering effect of work-stress and daylight can sometimes kill conversations.
Nevertheless we laughed about astrological incompatibilities.
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