I have a really nice selection of Yixing teapots in my collection. I have shared them on Teapot Tuesday at various times and they are special. If you have not heard of this specific type of teapot let me tell you just a bit about Continue reading →
If anyone noticed I was away from the blog a bit last week. I just could not settle down to write posts when our area continued to be in chaos due to Hurricane Helene. Then Milton came and did so much more damage in Florida. Continue reading →
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” ― Fred Rogers I have witnessed this with my very own eyes. Hurricane Helene Continue reading →
Never in my wildest dreams did I anticipate what Hurricane Helene would do to our area in Western North Carolina. Never. For my readers who have not seen my sporadic updates on social media — Chris and I are fine. The storm before Helene and Continue reading →
Chris and I just got home from our extended vacation and our trip home from Chincoteaque, Virginia was longer than anticipated but we made it home. Thanks to torrential rain about 2 hours from home, our trip was slower than hoped and of course we Continue reading →
It all started off badly with an elevator in the parking garage that did not work. We schlepped our suitcases down from the 5th level. Fortunately we only had one small suitcase each and a backpack or briefcase but whew. It was a workout. We Continue reading →
No, no, no –not that kind of lighting up! Lighthouses are one of my favorite things to go see when we are on an adventure and I have several large lighthouse teapots in my collection. Since we are on a bit of a lighthouse tour Continue reading →
With a title like that you HAVE to read the post today, right? So….let me explain. Our week at Lakeside is over but the memories will linger on and one of them was a fabulous meet up with my friend Jean and her sister Laura. Continue reading →
A friend posted a song title on Facebook. I looked it up and loved what it said. Trying to not let opportunities slip on by today–what about you? Continue reading →
We are spending this week in my happy place, Lakeside, Ohio. Of course I have shared my love of everything Lakeside many times over the years and nothing really changes but it is still the best week of the year for me when my siblings Continue reading →
