A cup of tea....

There is such simple pleasure in a cup of tea. It's soothing properties bring comfort on cool evenings. The warmth of the cup in the hands, the distinctive aroma rising from the hot liquid bring memories flooding back.

Memories of Christmas eves in front of the fire after everyone has gone to bed. The lights twinkling on the tree, packages wrapped and the rush complete. No more time for preperations. Time to just be. Time to think and reflect on the past , present and future.

Memories of favorite British comedies on the BBC snuggled into the pillows with a cuddly comforter. Are you Being Served?, Keeping up Appearances, Waiting for God...... These among many others make me laugh. Take me away from the everyday. Give me carefree pleasure.

Memories of being a child. Sick, home from school. Tea and Toast. Parental care, love and warmth. Feeling safe.

Memories of a tea in one hand and a good book in the other to wile away the hours on a rainy afternoon. Jane Austin, J.K. Rowling, Sir Arther Connan Doyle.....the list goes on....

Memories of conversations with family and friends. Joys, sorrows, hopes and dreams shared. Laughter and tears served in those many cups of tea.

There is nothing as relaxing or memorable as a cup of tea. Amazing what a simple beverage can do.

You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me. ~C.S. Lewis