Happy Belated Birthday (to me!)

I am filled with gratitude and I have so much to show you. A wonderful prize from Latharia received (can it really be true?) back in May. A kind offer made by Mary Stanley and since received. It was my birthday two weeks ago and I felt surrounded by love... birthday treats from a dear man and a dear friend. Birthday music in the open air. All rounded off today with the lunch we postponed to an easier week and the trip to buy the beans! Links and answers and pics tomorrow...

PS on the topic of the Big Read, I got my hands on Anna Karenina today and am planning to spend the summer immersed in it, in Russia and in love.