Reflections on life's joys & challenges
Dreams are different things to different people, so I thought we would reflect upon this topic today as we sip our cuppa's & enjoy our treats. It's raining here & it's cold! So we're inside where it's warm & cozy with our hot beverage, munching upon sweet gf caramel choc brownies. One of those Moments!... Continue Reading →
Welcome my friend! We're going to enjoy a lovely cuppa by the waterfront today. My favorite place to sit & enjoy a moment of reflection. We have our take away coffee's from the Cafè, our delicious treats from the bakery & have found a spot with a table & bench under the Gum trees overlooking... Continue Reading →
Have you ever needed advice on an important issue in your life? I think we've all been there, haven't we! Come on in & join me in a delightful cuppa today. Grab yours, get comfy & let's begin. Many years ago I sought advice from a friend on an issue that was of great concern... Continue Reading →
Hi there! Come on in for our time together, I have our tray laid out & today we're sitting in the warm autumn sunshine. The birds are chirping, a slight breeze is blowing which is a touch on the chilly side but countered by the warm sun. I have Double Choc brownies with fresh strawberries... Continue Reading →
Have you thought about just how powerful words can be? Today we will reflect upon this important topic & the power we all possess through our words, over a delightful cuppa together. Our weather here has been a little crazy. We've had four seasons in one day today, this morning it was sunny & cold,... Continue Reading →
Welcome my friend! At this time of the year Chocolate is seen everywhere here in Australia. There are chocolate eggs of all sizes, filled, unfilled, decorated & undecorated. There are chocolate bunnies, chickens, Bilbys, Platypie & the list goes on. So, I thought for our cuppa & reflection today we would explore this annual phenomenon.... Continue Reading →
We've had some crazy torrential weather here on the east coast of Australia this past week! With major flooding in many parts of our east coast its rather wet & soggy here. However, today we have sunshine so we are enjoying our time at the waterfront with a take away Cuppa & Gf Banana Bread.... Continue Reading →
Come on in my friend, it's lovely to have you here! As I write this it's a sunny autumn day here on the east coast of Australia. So, I thought we would enjoy our time of tea & reflection in warm sunshine. I have prepared our mugs & gf delicious double choc brownies with fresh... Continue Reading →
I had one of those nights last night, you know the ones where you go to bed only to toss & turn. Then you realize it's pointless staying there, you may as well get up & read for awhile. Then God gave me a little spiritual tap on my spiritual shoulder! He definitely had my... Continue Reading →
It's time to celebrate International Women's Day & hopefully this time of tea & reflection will inspire you to encourage all the amazing women in your life, both young & old. Recently, I've had the joy of having my eldest granddaughter visit, a beautiful strong young woman (yes, I am bias! Lol!). We hadn't seen... Continue Reading →
Today we're going to reflect upon some vintage delights. So, in keeping with our vintage theme, I thought we would have an ol' Aussie favorite... A cup of Billy Tea & some freshly baked Damper with lashings of butter melting upon its deliciousness & a choice of strawberry jam or Golden Syrup! These are treats... Continue Reading →
Have you noticed over the last few decades an increase in Scifi productions that have some really thought provoking concepts of eternity? Welcome my friend to our reflective time together over a cuppa. Today we have a blend called Jade Mountain with cocoa, toffee brittle pieces & mint tea! To accompany this delight we have... Continue Reading →
Hi! Welcome my friend, I thought for our time together today we would sit in my Summer Garden, so we can enjoy its warmth & delight. However, before we sit & enjoy our cuppa's I'll take you on a little tour around my garden to show you what's flowering at the moment. Our Bromeliad's have... Continue Reading →
For our time together, I have an interesting tea blend for us called Pumping Pomegranate, it contains the tastes found in the Grand Bazaar, Istanbul; hibiscus, rosehip, spices, apple & elderberries. We are going to reflect upon a difficult but essential topic as we sip this interesting blend today. I thought in keeping with the... Continue Reading →
I haven't quite completed the next leg of our exegetical journey into the Lord's prayer. So this week we will celebrate my third blogging anniversary! I know, can you believe it's been three years of enjoying our weekly cuppas together! Truly a delightful miracle of God, especially in this time of chronic health issues. Praise... Continue Reading →
Welcome! We are continuing our adventure through the wilderness this week after enjoying Alone in the Wilderness a little while ago. I have refreshed our supplies, we have a thermos for our all important cuppa with a nutritious trail mix for a little sustenance along the way. Are you ready? Let's go! Taking the scenic... Continue Reading →
Welcome my friend! Come on in for a time of tea & reflection together. Today I have a most unusual tea blend called Go Go Goa! It's a blend of black tea with cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, orange peel, pink pepper & other secret ingredients! Inspired by the tastes of Goa, India! And I have some... Continue Reading →
Hi, welcome my friend! I have a reflection for us to share today which I believe is rather timely but first let's grab our cuppa & treats to get comfy for our time together. Following on from my Tea's of the World adventure over Christmas. I'm enjoying a cup of Sticky date tea today accompanied... Continue Reading →
Welcome, come on in for today's adventure my friend. As we farewell 2020 & welcome 2021, I thought we'd share a few musings from the most unexpected year of years!, But first, I have a delicious tea blend for you to try called Singapore breakfast tea, it's black & green tea with ingredients from the... Continue Reading →
Merry Christmas my friend! It's a very different Christmas time for us all around the world this year...Isn't it! Many won't be able to travel to see loved ones because of border closures. Many cities are locked down again & many will only have the members of their immediate household to celebrate Christmas. While many... Continue Reading →
Are you experiencing any comfort & joy in this 2020 Christmas season my friend? Or has it all become overwhelming with the year we've just had & trying to squelch those rising Festive Anxieties! In the strangeness of this very different 2020 season, I invite you to take a little breather & join me in a... Continue Reading →
Welcome! Come on in & join me on an exciting adventure to the most beautiful mountain top experience. I have packed our backpacks with all the essentials for our trek. Of course tea & treats were top of the list! I love an adventure, don't you! I have enjoyed trekking through some of our beautiful... Continue Reading →
It has been a huge year for everyone, hasn't it! I'm sure many of us are feeling worn out, I know I am! Many of us are mentally, physically & emotionally exhausted from 2020. We may have even arrived at the place where we feel we have nothing left to give! And it doesn't matter how... Continue Reading →
If you joined me here last week then you know that I shared, Receiving that phone call we all dread! As I became physically stronger over the proceeding days I knew I had to seize the window of opportunity to travel, to see & be with my loved ones at this critical time. My dear... Continue Reading →
It was late afternoon when my phone rang last week, the caller ID displayed a family member's mobile number. When I answered, it wasn't their voice... We all have that dread don't we...that one day a phone call will bring bad tidings of a traumatic event, sad news or an emergency that has impacted those... Continue Reading →
Welcome, I'm honored that you have dropped by to share in our time of tea & reflection together! I thought today in this time of celebrating gratitude in many parts of the World, it would be an ideal time to reflect upon Grace... I have made a gf Apple & Cinnamon loaf with a pot... Continue Reading →
We hear a lot about the positive aspects of expressing daily gratitude for our mental wellness but have you ever wondered what that actually means? First, shall we get that well deserved hot cuppa & treat, put our feet up & enjoy a little break from our busyness. Now we're settled, let's begin... Did you... Continue Reading →
Come & join me for a cuppa in the vineyards my friend. A few hours drive from here we have a region that is well known for its wine making & great cafés. While driving to our destination we pass vineyard after vineyard, as far as the eye can see there are rows & rows... Continue Reading →
This french term popped into my head today as I was pondering what reflection we were going to share this week. No, I'm not French nor do I speak the language fluently, I only have a little high school French learnt many, many moons ago. So let's explore the meaning of this term & discover... Continue Reading →
Welcome dear friend, I thought I'd take you on a walk through the nature of birds today. Hubby & I were strolling along the waterfront the other day, when we witnessed some interesting bird behavior that I knew I just had to share with you! So grab your cuppa, get comfy & join me in... Continue Reading →
