Tuesday, February 23

A Very Happy Un-Birthday To Me

Finally, for the first time in 13 years, Mike and I have worked out how to enjoy our birthdays (we share the same day). I've decided to have mine tomorrow. He's had his today. It's loads nicer than trying to do them both on the same day, when they effectively cancel each other out ("who's making the tea then?")

I did have to open a couple of presents today though, as the giver was staying with us and leaving before tomorrow. Look!


Currently, I don't think there is another book I love more than Over and Over by Mike Perry. I have looked at it over and over, and so have the girls. Difficult to choose a favourite artist (there are so many insanely talented people crammed into it), but i think Yoko Furusho's work is breathtaking in its detail.


(Isla liked Andreas Samuelsson a lot.)


Please note also the zippy new oilcloth on the kitchen table.

I shall very much enjoy my un-birthday all to myself tomorrow.
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11 comments:

  1. Elaine Prunty February 23, 2010 at 7:57 PM

    i've come to wish you a very happy un birthday , i hope you will get everything you desire and more..*clink clink * [toasting your good health with a glass in each hand]...*sip sip *

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  2. Naomi DevlinFebruary 23, 2010 at 8:02 PM

    Happy un-birthday! And happy birthday to Mike too! I had no idea you had a birthday on the same day. Are you coming to Rosetta's on Saturday for a joint celebration of Fi Neylan's Birthday, Assaf's birthday and Mike and Tanya's wedding? You two could definitely get in on the celebrating - the more the merrier!

    Very much enjoying my lovely bird, who is nesting in our bird tree. I'll send you a pic when I get a chance.

    x x x

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2010 at 8:03 PM

    Great books, hope you have a lovely un Birthday!

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  4. Kickcan & ConkersFebruary 23, 2010 at 8:48 PM

    Have a great day tomorrow! Funny you both being born on the same day. I, too, raise my glass to you both!

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  5. MiseFebruary 23, 2010 at 9:42 PM

    A zippy tablecloth indeed, and may we also admire the pretty floral sleeve? Happy birthday, dear Flora May! I hope you get everything over there on your 'things that make me happy' list, all on the same day.

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  6. FloraFebruary 23, 2010 at 10:56 PM

    Thanks all!

    Mise I am tempted by your challenge there, they all look reasonably feasible, although I very much doubt I'll persuade Isla to have a nap...those days are long gone.

    Naomi - would love to come, but have booked myself in for a visit to my ma's (she also has a birthday this week!)

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  7. JulieFebruary 24, 2010 at 12:15 PM

    Happy un-birthday. Will you rotate who gets an un-birthady each year?! At least you have solved the problem. The books are great. Julie

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  8. CathyFebruary 24, 2010 at 7:18 PM

    Happy un and birthday to you both. I have toyed with getting Over and Over myself. I think I will now. Love the children's cardi's.

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  9. Dotty JoFebruary 24, 2010 at 7:18 PM

    Well many happies to you Flora! Also thanks so much for the link to Yoko F's work.... I saw a piece by her ages ago but couldn't trace the artist!!!! Off to her website to enjoy!!!! Jo x

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  10. UmatjiMarch 1, 2010 at 4:45 AM

    how chancy is that! Glad you are having your own. You enjoy it! Love the book looks so wonderful!

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  11. FrancescaMarch 1, 2010 at 8:19 PM

    can't believe i'm a week late for your birthday! bad invisible friend! hope you had a lovely one, such a coincidence to share the same birthday. x

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