Rachel, Owen and Kathryn

Often these days Katy can get so engrossed in what she's drawing that it's like she's on another planet. Now she has finally mastered the tripod (or pincer) grip for her pens she seems to take even more pleasure in using them. I arrived home from work to find Owen busy with clients who has arrived early and Katy busy with a series of illustrations. "How was your first day back at school, Katy?" Silence. "Hello?" Silence. "Earth calling Katy!" Slightly irritated: What is it, earth?

Which is also the title of a tune played by Owen's quartet at the Sip Club earlier this week.