I was asked recently to assist in a list of book club questions for my latest collection of essays, But Still They Sing. Normally, I can rattle these things off easily, but I’m a bit too close to this one, and possibly a bit too distracted. Yesterday I opened the flatware drawer and found I had put a pot lid in it.

I’m wondering whether any of you have suggestions. Please reply in the comments, or, if you find that tricky, send them to me via email to northofthetensionline@gmail.com.

Many thanks!

And now for your gratuitous dog photo. Here’s my faithful Auggie, keeping me company on a sleepless night.