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  1. 95

    A six-strand braid, third attempt

    Two failed loaves, one that held its shape, and the trick of braiding from the middle.

  2. 94

    Four plates on a table the size of an atlas

    How I seat four people at a round table that was built for two.

  3. 93

    Walking home the long way on Saturday

    A quiet morning walk in the park, no phone and no errand.

  4. 92

    The covered dish that crosses the balcony

    My neighbour sends over soup on Fridays, and I send back something baked.

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