Teapots come in all shapes and sizes. They also come in a variety of materials and I must admit that I have a fondness of pottery teapots that are almost always unique and individual in their style. I shared this particular teapot so long ago Continue reading →
A Honeymoon Preview
It’s been three weeks since my mom passed away and while it is still so difficult to believe I am getting stronger and better at dealing with the grief and sadness. It’s just hard. Anyone who has lost a parent understands. Anyone that has lost Continue reading →
Why Cats Paint: A Theory of Feline Aesthetics – Book Review
Cats painting? Oh yes, my friends and there is a book written about it. I was pricing books for the AAUW book sale that we hope to hold this year and there was another couple pricing books for part of the time I was in Continue reading →
Speaking of Layers
Remember last week when I was pontificating about layers and how we all have so many layers ? If you didn’t get a chance to read it you can read it here. Well, it is important to be aware of layers every day and I Continue reading →
Teapot Tuesday – The Perfect Teapot for a Snowy Day
It’s Tuesday. It’s snowing again as I type this post and I am thinking that my snowman teapot is the perfect one to highlight on a snowy day. I just love how cheery he looks and that cardinal on top is the perfect way to Continue reading →
A Winter Wonderland in North Carolina
Every year we get one decent snow in the western North Carolina mountains. In past years it has seemed to come in December but this year January was the time that we managed to get a nice little snowfall. They had called it several days Continue reading →
Layers Upon Layers
One of my friends was having a bad day a while ago and wrote on her Facebook status that she needed a “do over”. Later in the day I was at a retail store and the cashier was having a bad day and we laughed Continue reading →
Starting 2021 with Kindness
I was just telling someone the other day that it does not take much to be kind. It really doesn’t. I was raised to be kind. Of course I am far from perfect and have my days of unkindness and snarkiness but I am trying Continue reading →
Waterfall Wednesday – Bridal Veil Falls
Waterfall Wednesday is back this week with a really beautiful and easily accessible waterfall in North Carolina. This one, Bridal Veil Falls, is the one that is located in the Highlands region off of the Cullasaja River. I have posted before another Bridal Veil Falls Continue reading →