Slow, slow, quick, quick, slow

As our E said, displacement activity makes for a very clean home. But did I really need to dig out that dead shrub today? And put away the collapsible greenhouses and separate the unread magazines from the unread books (what are they, milk & meat?) I've hoovered, the laundry basket is empty, the recycling bin is full, the windows are suspiciously clean.

I need that general anaesthetic so I can rest.

What I'd like this evening to consist of is: a bath & reading recipe books. Maybe by writing it down, I'll stick to it.