29 October

The entire human race, on tour from themselves – some accompanied by canine equivalents – have arrived at a similar time as me on National Trust property.

Beyond the crowds is a deep-thinking stag, resting beneath the majestic trees, contemplating the next rut.

How did we all get here?

I used to spend so much time thinking about rhetorical questions …

… and now I can barely remember my own name.

Scottish friction / Scottish fiction.