Teeth

I have recently, in short succession, lost two substantial bits of teeth. In this cradle of the welfare state, an expensive visit to the dentist looms. The two teeth are what I have always assumed were molars, one upper, one lower.

I realised, after this, that when tense or agitated, I clamp my jaw and press my teeth hard together. Walking around London streets, I have been grinding these teeth against each other. I'm going to miss them.

Nose

A girl on the tube the other day with a tragic, crooked nose.

Surprised she hadn't had an operation. Isn't that what people do these days?