Welcome my friend! Come on in & join me in a cuppa while we chat about some rather puzzling Behaviour. Today I'm having a Sticky Date tea with a toasted sweet bun with raspberry jam & a dollop of cream. So delicious! What are you having? Setting the Scene Over the last six months we... Continue Reading →
A new Phenomenon!
Have you noticed there's a new phenomenon upon us? Welcome my friend, we will be discussing this today as we sip our cuppa's, munch our treats & look at the beautiful view above. Don't you just want to dip your toes in that water! I'm having a chai tea with some little Date & Almond... Continue Reading →
Why do I feel this way?
As I was watching a medical Documentry the other night, I asked myself the above question.. Because I found myself becoming sad & I wasn't quite sure why! After all I had seen many medical documentries before... Welcome my friend come sit with me for awhile, as today is a special day, I am so... Continue Reading →
Feeling broken this season?
Is the festive atmosphere painful rather then joyous my friend? I understand, I really do! You're welcome to come sit with me for awhile for a lovely cuppa as we share our heart's together. Today is what we call Boxing Day (the day after Christmas day) so I have prepared a pot of coffee &... Continue Reading →
Unwrapping Seasonal Disappointment
Do you find life can get awfully disappointing at times? Me too! Welcome my friend to our time together over a cuppa ~ grab yourself one as we unwrap the layers of disappointment, just like the layers of a package to get to the core issue. It's a crazy wet & cold Summer here in... Continue Reading →
Are you addicted to Significance?
Welcome my friend! Come on in for our time of tea & reflection together. It has been raining here, the plants & ducks are loving it. Although, not all the birds are loving it as I saw a family of Kookaburras, perched on our clothes line, looking rather wet with punk featherdos. LoL! I've made... Continue Reading →
Is Gratitude a Platitude?
Welcome, I'm delighted that you have dropped by to share our time together! I thought in this season of being thankful in many parts of the World, it would be an ideal time to reflect upon whether Gratitude has become a platitude or not! I have made a gf Apple & blueberry loaf with a... Continue Reading →
Anxious Thoughts
Do you have anxious thoughts at times my friend? I think we all do! Today, we will reflect upon this very human emotion. But first let's get comfy with our cuppa's & treats. It's morning tea time here & I have a toasted slice of gf Date & coconut loaf with a cup of French... Continue Reading →
Being Brave in a New World
In today's world we have a great deal of unexpected Change! Especially in a world dealing with CoVid & it's ever evolving variants. Let alone living through the seasons of life. Today we will look at different ways of coping with unexpected life change. But first grab yourself a cuppa, get comfy & we'll begin...... Continue Reading →
Letting go of Resentment
Welcome my friend! We’re going to have to enjoy a lovely cuppa by the virtual waterfront today as we're in lock down here. The insidious, highly virulent Delta variant of CoVid has silently invaded our community & schools. Where it has now set it's sights on the younger generation! Our whole region has been sent... Continue Reading →
Are you Just going through the motions of life?
Welcome! Come on in, today we are going to reflect upon those dry & parched times when life takes on the same old, same old feeling. Where going through the motions of life is exhausting. For a change I have a mug of freshly brewed coffee for us each to sip as we chat. A... Continue Reading →
The Good, the Bad & the Ugly!
Shall we grab our cuppa's & get comfy for our time together my friend! As we're sitting enjoying our tea I'll tell you all about a journey hubby & I have been traveling lately. Sharing the good, the bad & the ugly of it. But first a little background If you join me here often... Continue Reading →
Unwrap Your Identity
Do you have trouble sleeping? I did the other night, so I started reading a book that has been on my bookshelf for the past twenty years. It has some wonderful wisdom that really jumped out at me which we'll explore today. I'm enjoying a Ginger & lemon herbal tea with a slice of toasted... Continue Reading →
Bursting the Bubble of Weariness
I need some time out... Don’t you? Time out from this crazy world with its pandemic & all its new strains! Time out from my own self imposed expectations, time out from the pressures of life, time out to just Pause & Reflect… So today we're having a mini retreat by settling into a comfy... Continue Reading →
How to Emotionally Detox
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 →
Digital Joy & Frustration!
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 →
The Power of Words!
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 →
Lessons from a little Crested Pigeon
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 →
Are you a Paradox?
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 →
In my Summer Garden
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 →
The Involuntary Smile
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 →
Oh dear, I’m late for a very important date?
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 →
Alone in the Wilderness?
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 →
Stop! I need to pull over!
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 →
Recognizing Grace in hard times
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 →
What does gratitude actually do for us?
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 →
Tea in the Vineyards
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 →
Looking Beyond
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 →
Are you struggling my friend?
Welcome dear friend! Come on in for a time of reflection while we enjoy a cuppa & treat together. Today I'm having coffee! I take mine at quarter strength, Café Latte style. How about you? And we are enjoying a gf donut! Yes, they come in gluten free! Coffee & donuts always make a delicious... Continue Reading →
Hidden Treasures of Darkness revealed
Welcome my friend! Today is a sunny day here in Australia but it's a little chilly out, so we are indoors. Listening to the gentle strumming of a guitar playing in the background as we have our time together. We're enjoying some Aussie treats called Pikelets topped with Strawberry jam & cream. With a blend... Continue Reading →