~~Tea Talk~~

Drinking a daily cup of tea will surely starve the apothecary.  

~Chinese Proverb~

I'm having...Pomegranate Pizzazz herb tea With a bit of Splenda to sweeten the beginning of this new day.


My teacup...My favorite!!!

I'm feeling...disorganized.  Knowing the remodeling will begin in earnest soon, I feel the chaos of the moment...What to do next!


On my mind...is my preparation for the RCIA presentation I will give January 31 along with the preparing for the discussion of that Sunday's scripture reading.  I always need prayer!

Wishing all a wonderful Thursday!!

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Now won't you join me and visit Ruth at Celebrate Friendship is hosting Tea Talk at her house?  Share a cup of tea or a cool refreshing drink with us.

~Adventure Tour Express~

“A man practices the art of adventure when he breaks the chain of routine and renews his life through reading new books, traveling to new places, making new friends, taking up new hobbies and adopting new viewpoints” ~Wilfred Peterson

A Colorado Vacation!

One of the reasons Family Reunions are so much fun is because of the sights one sees along the way.  In 2005 the Stubbs Reunion was in Longmont, Colorado.  Along the way though we went through Colorado Springs, Ron's hometown.  There was the visit to see old family friends and walking the grounds of the Broadmoor Hotel.  Couldn't miss taking the kids to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo or the giraffes!  But the Kellers can never leave Colorado Springs without first having the famous REDTOP hamburger!!!  It's a family staple.  Oh, what fun we had!!!

Having offered this bit of sunshine on an otherwise dreary day here, I'd like to offer you the opportunity to share with us one of  your adventures.  We can never have too many of them!

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!!

Now please share your adventure, link it here so all can enjoy it with you!

IT"S SNOOOOOWing!!!

 It does pile up!!!!

And Duchess is ready to come indoors!!!

She says,

"So?? Open the door, already!?!"

Inviting all to join Adventure Tour Express
tomorrow.  Share your sun-filled adventure
to brighten these gloomy, gray, cold days.

See you then!!! Bring your sunglasses and

 sun screen!!!!  We'll bask in your
golden rays!

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

~~Mosaic/Macro Monday~~

At the end of day

Everything was put away

Ready for next year.

Sam the Cat composed 

He's calmly napping away

No stress for the cat!

~~^j^~~
Thanks be to God!!!

Now visit Mary at The Little Red House and share in the beauty offered there.   Lisa at  Macro Monday  also has much to offer.  The pictures are grand.

~~Bad Haiku Friday and Haiku My Heart~~

Tufts of snow so white

Tufts of snow, white and fluffy

Tufts of snow so slick!

~~~~~~~

Snowfall

Beautiful sight 

Flakes so different yet

Of one community

Piling up it must  be shoveled

Much work!

I do love snow when it covers the ground in a light carpet of white.  But like white carpeting, though so beautiful, it is easily ruined by one footstep.  It is no longer white but begins to turn gray, then brown then oh so ugly.  It's just the nature of this visitor.  Wishing all a grand weekend wherever you may be!

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Please visit Laura at Catholic Teacher Musings the sponsor of Bad Haiku Friday.  Visit also Rebecca at recuerda mi corazon for Haiku My Heart.

Bad Haiku Friday

Haiku My Heart

~~Tea Talk~~

Come, let us have some tea and continue to talk about happy things.

Chaim Potok

I'm having...my favorite Good Earth Tea.  It's a cloudy dreary morning, with snow in the forecast.

My teacup...is my Norman Rockwell Christmas mug.  Probably one of the last times I will use it until next Christmas.

I'm feeling...a bit anxious as one does when they are beginning a grand adventure with all the twists and turns, hills and valleys it will surely have.

On my mind...taking down and putting away Christmas decoration.  Will begin the process Saturday.  And them beginning to empty all the cabinets in the kitchen in preparation for its remodeling.  Oh what a chore that will be!!

Christmas Day in Newaburgh on the Ohio, 2010

We had a wonderful walk with Jimmy and Kelly.

Has become a tradition when they come to visit 

at Christmas.

 ~~~^j^~~~

 Thanks be to God!

Now won't you join me and visit Ruth at Celebrate Friendship is hosting Tea Talk at her house?  Share a cup of tea or a cool refreshing drink with us.

~~Mosaic/Macro Monday~~

2010, a year in retrospect...

with knowledge that "Hope springs eternal!"

~~~^j^~~~
Thanks be to God!

Now visit Mary at The Little Red House and share in the beauty offered there.   Lisa at  Macro Monday  also has much to offer.  The pictures are grand.

~~Bad Haiku Friday and Haiku My Heart~~

The year is closing

Balls will fall and bells will ring

Happy New Year all!!!

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Please visit Laura at Catholic Teacher Musings the sponsor of Bad Haiku Friday.  Visit also Rebecca at recuerda mi corazon for Haiku My Heart.

Bad Haiku Friday

Haiku My Heart

Oh my! What A Grand Time We Had...

Having gathered and eaten and played and shared time together there was the lovely glow of the trees. It's that glorious halo that lingers in the eyes of the wee ones and warms the hearts of those who witness the miracle of family in the name of the first and most Holy Family! 

~~~^j^~~

Thanks be to God!!!

Here at the Inn

The guests begin arriving here today.  The anticipation is exciting!  I'll be enjoying family and friends the next few days so will be seeing you all after this glorious holiday we call Christmas!!!

May you and yours have the most joyous and blessed Christmas!!!

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!!!