isolation &mdash; wjt https://wjt.writeas.com/tag:isolation Remembering how to write about something other than computer Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:35:15 +0000 Sprouting https://wjt.writeas.com/sprouting?pk_campaign=rss-feed <![CDATA[On the way home from nursery the day after we moved house, my daughter and I popped into M&S for some essential food supplies. We didn't hit the £20 threshold, but a very kind member of staff who complemented my daughter on her little red riding hood coat gave her a basil seed kit anyway. 7–14 days later, we're all staying at home with our coughs, and the first leaves have emerged. In a few days we can learn how to transfer the plant into a larger pot in the garden. We are so fortunate to be basically okay and have these small joys to lift our spirits. Early leaves from a miniature basil plant from M&S. #isolation #lockdown]]> On the way home from nursery the day after we moved house, my daughter and I popped into M&S for some essential food supplies. We didn't hit the £20 threshold, but a very kind member of staff who complemented my daughter on her little red riding hood coat gave her a basil seed kit anyway.

7–14 days later, we're all staying at home with our coughs, and the first leaves have emerged. In a few days we can learn how to transfer the plant into a larger pot in the garden. We are so fortunate to be basically okay and have these small joys to lift our spirits.

Early leaves from a miniature basil plant from M&S.

#isolation #lockdown

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