1. I am surprised to find that I mentioned Rosedale in a February post - not long before the long silence, and I am surprised to find that I am now living here. It is clearly dangerous to write things down - sometimes they come true.

2. I find a quote for my kitchen noticeboard in an old Guardian as I light the fire - 'Get excited and create something!' After an hour or so of smouldering the fire bursts into flames.

3. I have been creating a new home, and a new life for myself. The old paintings look great on the newly painted white walls. I wonder how long it will take for me to create new paintings.