On the morning the book went missing, Eleanor noticed the teapot was warm even though she hadn’t touched it. This was unusual for two reasons. First, Eleanor was meticulous about her routines. Second, the teapot had been sitting on the high shelf ever since the Continue reading →
Monthly Archives: January 2026
Teapot Tuesday Kitty Cat Style
I might have to admit that I have a few too many teapots. I have some packed up and stored and a lot on display all over the house. I have thought many times about getting rid of some and I will, but just not Continue reading →
Wouldn’t It Be Wonderful?
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if everyone could get along ? Wouldn’t it be wonderful if everyone had a warm, dry, safe place to live? Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there were no hungry bellies? Wouldn’t it be wonderful if everyone who needed medical help or Continue reading →
My Superpower
Everyone has a superpower or two. A superpower is an extraordinary ability to do something and I would like to believe that we all have something that will make a difference somehow. So today I am thinking about my own superpower and I think it Continue reading →
The Troll Tour Continues
On Monday I shared a bit about the Thomas Dambo’s Trolls: A Field Study exhibition at the North Carolina Arboretum. As promised I will share the remaining trolls featured in this wonderful creative installation. I have heard from several of my readers that they have Continue reading →
Christmas Additions on Teapot Tuesday
I am just now getting my post Christmas life in gear. It takes awhile. I put away the few gifts I had received (it’s a good thing to downsize in that area) and realized that I did get a couple of great tea related gifts Continue reading →
Trolls in North Carolina
One of the great things about where we live is the abundance of fabulous and creative exhibitions and art installations that pop up all around the area. It truly is an amazing and artistic area and Chris and I try to do as much “seeing” Continue reading →
Swing Deinrd
Another dream –another blog post. Continue reading →
When You Find Out You Are A Liar
Honesty is important to me. I value honesty in myself and in relationships with others. It is a cornerstone that is very essential and I hold it to a high level. When I find out someone has lied to me it really wounds me. It Continue reading →
Focus Word for the Year
Historically I choose three words to guide me throughout the year. Last year I don’t think I even chose one word — the past couple years I have been a little off in that department. But that is okay and I am allowing myself some Continue reading →