My favourite things

June 26th, 2009

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These are a few of my favourite things, for when I’m feeling bad.

Coppeneur fruit truffles from Hotel Chocolat.
Reading books with my two daughters. The best books to read aloud are anything by Roald Dahl and Northern Lights by Philip Pullman.
Going on trips with the family.
Making lists like this one.
Watching films with my wife Clare. My favorite film at the moment is The Lives of Others. (Ulrich Muhe, lead actor, second cousin once removed.)
Eating local food.
Travelling in Europe by train, especially overnight sleepers.
Baking German Christmas biscuits at my Mum and Dad’s house.
Horse riding lessons (so I can keep up with all the rest of my family).
Walking on mountains, particularly the Cuillins.
Silence.
Bach, especially played on Baroque instruments and especially if played by Rachel Podger.
My Mum’s Stollen.
Candles and log fires (at home or on campsites).