It’s a Wonderful (Chocolatier’s) Life

From November onwards I’m in the kitchen by 4.30 am - 5.00 am if I’m having a lie in. The house is dark and not remotely supportive. The air is cold. I turn on an audio book or a postcast. The cat opens one eye, gives me a look of profound disdain. I am crushed. Satisfied, she closes the eye and goes straight back to sleep.