JACK AND THE PACK OF CARDS

Cards to open, and a Jack Vettriano book, his "darker side", from Hellonwheels for my birthday, among so many other treats she lavished on me yesterday evening. Thank you Hell, you so know what I like.

I have saved opening my cards for when I get home from work as this morning's mood was not conducive to happy birthday thoughts. My very unhappy state of mind has abated in part, and I hope it stays that way, otherwise this is not going to be a memorable birthday for the right reasons.

Looking at the pile of envelopes did though make me think of the ones which will be missing. Both sets of Grandparents and my in-laws, which is to be expected; my brother, life is cruel; my parents, who won't and aren't able to remember. Such is life, death and inbetween.

Ah, Mr Vettriano has given me a tag for my Christian name series, though I think the name Jack has cropped up before!