Sunday, March 15, 2015

The Sun Came Out!



The sun came out this weekend after
four days of rain.
The white camellia was blooming.


Camellia


I went grocery shopping and found these lovely roses.


Roses


I'm hoping I find some daffodils next week!


Impressionism Roses


Wishing YOU well and much joy!

A big thank you to Karen for hosting Sun Lit Sunday.





Friday, March 13, 2015

This and That


It's Friday the 13th.
I've always found those days to be lucky!


BuddhaDove


- The roads in my neighborhood are being resurfaced. They need it. In order to resurface the old surface needs to come off and the road evened out. Talk about a lot of noise and dust everywhere. I was singing Shake, Rattle and Roll and so was the house.

- It's been raining for four days straight. I'm not complaining. We seem to be moving into the spring rains and the more rain we get, the fewer really hot days we will have in the summer. Funny how that works! Not that I won't be complaining about the heat. August will still be Ughust.

- All that rain has turned our street into a lake. The drains have been blocked to keep the nasty street "stuff" from going down the drain and into the bayous. Thinking about getting the water wings out......!


Kito and Kiburi
Kito and Kiburi


- I had a behind the scenes tour with the cheetahs at the Houston Zoo. They are gorgeous animals. I gave Kito watered-down goat milk. He thinks that's a great treat. It's placed in a spray bottle and sprayed into his mouth. Close enough to feel his breath on my hands. I also met Taji, the Anatolian Shepherd that has been raised with the cheetahs. It was cold that morning and a chai tea latte at the Woodbar was in order after the tour. The behind the scenes tours also include an ride around the zoo to check in with some of my favorite animals and this day I got a sneak peak at the new Gorilla habitat. Oh, my! It is a jaw dropper! Amazing. Opening on Memorial Day to the public.

- I had my teeth cleaned and my eyes checked this week. Done and done!


Wishing YOU well and much joy!


Thanks, Nancy.





Monday, March 9, 2015

Green Tea On St. Paddy's Day?


Nope,
I'm having Harney and Sons Irish Breakfast Tea
especially on these cold, blustery days.


St.Patrick's Day Tea


I love my Belleek teapot and teacups.
The fun shamrock shape of the cups. 
The shell design on the teapot and cups and the wonderful harp handles.


St. Patrick's Day Tea


Fine Parian China -- so delicate and yet so strong!



St Patrick's Day Tea


Harney and Sons Irish Breakfast Tea is 100% Assam from India.
It has good body and can take milk (the way the Irish like it) and sugar.
Subtle notes of malt.
Not bad with chocolate (or vanilla) cupcakes!


I'm joining several tea parties:

Wishing YOU well, much joy and a wonderful cup of tea.





Friday, March 6, 2015

This and That



The good news:
One of my favorite bloggers is back
Along with Random Five Friday!
YeeHaw!




- I am taking part in Liberate Your Art 2015. This is the third year I've signed up for the swap. It's lots of fun and I "meet" new folks. This is my postcard for this year. Do you see the fairies?!


Fairies to Dance


- I think everyone is getting tired of winter. This week, I am sure, confused even the weather gods. The one thing that was constant -- the cloudy skies. Otherwise, cool, cold, damp except for two days in the middle that brought heavy fog and 80 degree temps. All I have to say is: Old Man Winter -- MAKE UP YOUR MIND!

- St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner. I have my leprechaun flag flying from the balcony and Irish Luck hanging on the front door.

St. Patrick's Day Postcard


- Major League Baseball Spring Training has started. There were three games today on the MLB Network. I'm happy!

- For Downton Abby fans: the lovely young lady who plays Rose is the beautiful Cinderella in the new Disney movie.


Wishing YOU well and much joy!










Sunday, March 1, 2015

Longing For Spring




The sun was shining one day this week.
I went window shopping at Highland Village.
A nice walk among the flowers!


Spring Time


Daffodils


Impressionism


I didn't buy anything.
Just took pictures of the flowers
to share with my friends up north
who are longing for spring!

Thank you to Karen for hosting Sun Lit Sunday.

Wishing YOU well and much joy.