That’s wonderful news!!! I’m happy for you

Urgently paging @yelenafurman.bsky.social

Thanks for the link! It looks like a creature straight out of a cartoon. Adorable!

Absolutely. I have the same complaint about the book covers of Elizabeth Taylor’s novels – so flowery and pink, they really do her work a disservice

Such an underrated writer! I intend to finish the Cazalet series this year.

Who is this darling creature?

Amaze Your Friends and a cup of coffee on a wooden table

TFW an amazing friend gives you a book called Amaze Your Friends…
@jasonnoiles.bsky.social
#Booksky #PeterDoyle

Apparently it was also Dickens’s personal favorite so you’re in good company

Wishing you all the best! Keep us posted if you feel up for it

It’s hard to go wrong with Dickens

That being said – *what* happened???

Thank you so much!

The water was like a mirror.

It’s my way of staying afloat

I’ve never heard of it! What is it like?

This looks so wonderful! I’d love to try to make it. Not sure I can find enough dandelion flowers though…

Spring can be such a tease

Venice seen from the Laguna sud with the stern of white scull on the left

The Laguna Sud under a dazzling sun

The latest #sculling adventures south of #Venice…
#RowingVenice

Oh ok, good to know! My phone is a genuine antique and I was ready to blame it for the issues…

Anyone else experiencing on and off issues with Bluesky today?

Yes! It’s right next to my vaporetto stop and I’ve been admiring them for a few days

I foresee a future of cuteness for her. Mark my words

A Dance to the Music of Time vol 4 with the Saint Mark’s basin in the background

I’m going to feel absolutely bereft when I finish vol 4 of A Dance to the Music of Time by #AnthonyPowell! @alisonjaye.bsky.social @neglectedbooks.com
#ReadingVenice #Booksky

Looks so so small!

God I love that album…

It wasn’t bad…

Tolstoy’s bedroom

It’s a magical place! Here’s a picture of his bedroom…

I think it’s one of the classic toppings for Tuscan castagnaccio… Let me know what you think when you try it!

Did you get to bring a bottle back home?