HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALL YOU WONDERFUL VIRGOS!

Today is a very special day - worthy of acknowledging - it is the birthday of my dear momma who turns 87 and if you saw her you'd swear she was only 60! No kidding! She has skin like porcelain and a brain as sharp as lightening, which we attribute to the fact she is a voracious reader and keeps up-to-date on current affairs and is still in love! Mother reckons that love is the secret of her youthful vigour (she used to attribute chocolate to her happiness as well until she gave it up for a special intention some years ago). She is still in love with papa bear, even after all these years - they celebrated 55 years together last February T.G. Even our kids say "they don't look like old people at all". Dad's favourite song is 'love it is a funny thing--it makes a man a fool!' He sings it when mother nags or gets him to hold her handbag...a thing my dear hubby promises he will never in a million years do! And I believe him! Maybe it's because I carry everything but the kitchen sink in my bag.

Another special birthday today is Tessa our cat. She was called after mother because they share the same birthday. When I told mother that we had called our cat after her and that they shared the same birthday - her reaction was: "Great at least you'll have one tidy animal in the house!" Virgos for the most part are 'neat freaks' mother being a classic example. It has to be said she was correct about dear Tessa. She is a pleasure to deal with. She never soils in the house - politely goes outside and if it's raining, she will ever so politely use her litter box. As for our two little chihuahuas...!! They may be small but they sure pack a BIG punch when it comes to maintenance. Against that they DO work for their supper and reward us for our efforts with lots of licks and cuddling and are loving and lovable little beasts. Tessa on the other hand is very cool and detached. "Just feed me missus!" and she's gone off again outside to chase the birds.

As well as being orderly and focused, Virgos have very high standards...as we discovered when we began feeding our Tessa deluxe cat food. She took to it immediately and will not eat anything else! Tessa's favourite room in the house is Victoria's bedroom. Could it be because she knows Victoria is a Virgo too? Yes, Victoria and Tess's birthdays are only two days apart. Victoria turns 17 on Saturday - More celebrations!!

I love Virgos because they are kind, considerate, calm, loving, hard working and YES - Purrfect Specimens!! So if you're reading this Victoria and you want to know 'what does she want now? - the answer is Nothing - Just be yourself...

Love all you Virgos and Have a great birthday month. Do something nice for yourself today...

Lotsa Love,

Patricia xxx