Reasons for Rejoicing

1) Porridge with cinnamon baked apples and blackberries for breakfast
2) The most gorgeous sunny autumn day
3) Our daughter is home
4) Coffee with a very special friend
5) Smoked salmon on M's sourdough for lunch (is there anything more delicious than properly smoked salmon?)
6) Successful shopping expedition - hasn't always been the case with this daughter...
7) Two new books to read - can't wait!
8) Skyping dear friends in Brazil - saudades...
9) Going out to new friends for dinner
10) A good bottle of red to take with us

The extra is the daughter with her Dad.