One permutation.

It is fascinating how a spanking brand new Sudoku book from Kinokuniya could be redolent of memories past – memories of backpacking in Europe. 9 numbers, 9 boxes – and only ONE permutation. only one permutation.

Since picking up that first Sudoku book at …was it manchester airport (?), I’d been wondering if the millions of people worldwide who are etching these 9 numbers into the 9 boxes are doing so for the same reason I am – to just be momentarily satisfied that there is a single permutation. Like in a jig-saw puzzle. The 9 numbers either fit or they don’t. The jigsaw pieces either fit or they don’t.

All planned out; planned in advance.

All designed to fall into place, eventually.