Waking this morning lying cosily in bed contemplating whether to open my eyes or return to slumber. Eyes open, glints of light around the blinds drawn against the first of the new season's cool nights. Along the corridor the living room is lit in gold light. I pull the bedroom blinds up and am immediately drenched in sparkling golden dawn light. Back in bed after the dog has greeted me enthusiastically I lie  in the early morning sun reading a book - luxuriating. I deliberate the activities possible for today and decide to begin inside with preparing the batter for some honey madelines and cooking rhubarb ready for breakfast during the week. Later outside I have the last of my garlic to sow, some spinach and leek seedlings to transplant. I really wish to fit in a session at my easel. Time to get up and start the day.