The DeskTuesday, 12 May 2026 — London — 11°, dry until evening.

Today.

For your decision

Smythson is owed £142, twelve days late.

Within your standing limit of £500. Three prior Smythson invoices were settled without question.

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arrived 12 May 07:14

Also in the queue

Tom Ashworth at the school asks for a word about your boy.

Family matters never by SMS. I'd rather pass the line directly.

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arrived 12 May 04:12

A Bolt receipt — €14.20, an unusual route on Friday.

62 prior Bolt receipts filed quietly. This one carries a route I haven't seen before.

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arrived 12 May 06:48

Wisden's May Almanack has arrived.

You read Wisden, though rarely on a Monday.

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arrived 11 May 22:30

The Record

Activity ledger
  • 12 May 06:12Composed Briefpermanent
  • 11 May 22:14Provisionally accepted re-scheduling from K. Porter
  • 11 May 21:03Drafted reply to M. Holloway, held for approval
  • 11 May 18:40Declined a meeting request from a vendor not on your list
  • 11 May 09:00Settled Smythson invoice the previous monthpermanent
  • 10 May 07:00Composed Briefpermanent