There are some jobs which start out looking terribly simple and straightforward, and end up as never-ending labyrinths of complex activity.  For example, the simple note to myself 'check November concert programmes' has turned into a research odyssey taking in (so far) three libraries.

On Thursday, Mhairi is going on Radio 4's Woman's Hour to plug Mungrel Stuff.  She's already given her copies away, so tonight I sent her the liner notes so that she can swot up.