After more than three weeks of Israel’s “targeted” bombing of Hamas in Gaza, Starmer claims that a ceasefire now “would leave Hamas with the infrastructure and the capabilities to carry out the sort of attack we saw on October 7.”

‘Dreamed a dream…’ 🎶

Narrowboat moored by the towpath in front of a footbridge on the Grand Union Canal, with an expanse of black water between the boat and the opposite bank of the canal.

I nearly choked on my favourite muesli while reading 10 ethical brands owned by unethical companies, then threw up after eating my favourite chocolate to make myself feel better.

Signs of the times…

A homeless person's makeshift bed and shelter outside a trading estate premises with apposite signs above the closed doors: Harveys "Come on in..."; Bensons "for beds"; and Dreams "The Bed Specialist".

I learnt a new word today.

Big kid complained that little kid “yeeted” his Lego Pikachu.

I had to look it up.

Yeet: to throw especially with force and without regard for the thing being thrown.

I’m about to carry a bag of sand.

A bag of sand about to be carried.

Big announcement* planned for tomorrow for #tinap aficionados.

*Not a podcast.

Personalised alarm call at 6:30 this morning as my little kid puked on my back.

Morning walk, ostensibly to source the kids' favourite ice lollies. Mission unaccomplished.

Photo of trees lining a local street in Southall Green, on a very warm Sunday morning Photo of a car parked outside a garage displaying a handwritten "No Parking" sign in Southall Green. The front of the car is missing.Photo of trees lining a local street in Southall Green, on a very warm Sunday morning

Enjoyed plenty of sun and relatively fresh air in our communal garden today. Kids enjoyed the beach tent, but the paddling pool kept deflating (not that we had access to any water to fill it). Cleaned out our tiny “shed”, and put up wooden blinds in the bedroom as well!

View of our communal garden in early evening sunshine with beach tent set up at the far end.