Yet more foolish book purchases

After an afternoon in the art gallery tearoom swapping gossip, I've returned to buy books. I've balanced today's purchases: the fourth volume of the Moomins comic strip reprints, and Declan Kiberd's new book on Joyce, Ulysses and Us: The Art of Everyday Living.

I've also organised a new phone contract - much more expensive this year - and resisted my natural urge to get an iPhone (I'm a long-term Mac user). Self-denial!