It is a truth universally acknowledged that mental wellbeing has a direct effect on physical wellbeing. This morning I found that treats, singing, exercise and book-bathing result in improved physical health. I walked into town to Singing for Pleasure via the library, sang my heart out, treated myself to a glass of champagne and Forbidden Fruit at Sweet Soul because it’s my birthday, and browsed in Telling Tales and Scorpio Books before walking home. I feel much better mentally and physically.

If I hadn’t walked, I would have missed this stunning sight:

Medicine for body and soul.