On getting organised

Liz is putting her life in order, with a little help from a label maker.

On getting sun-burnt without sun

Liz still has sun-burnt lips. In an August with less than 100 hours of sunshine that's got to be an achievement.

On the effects of wearing wellies for extended periods of time

Liz is home and examining her feet for trench foot after 4 days in wellies.

On the possibilities of an empty office

Liz is pondering giving herself a pedicure at her desk as there's no one here to notice.

On the joys of Ella Fitzgerald on a hot, sultry day

Liz is bewitched, bothered & bewildered

On the joy of glittery shoes

Liz is breaking in her (literally) sparkling new shoes.

On being overly enthusiastic for the gym

Liz was at the gym way too early this morning. So early, it wasn't even open.

On behaving like a child

Liz is 27 and has grazed knees and ankles. What an achievement.

On the dangers of sailing

Liz is back from an afternoon's sailing without a single item of dry clothing.