By guest blogger Mary Jane Maffini
Winter is hanging around into April, longer and more unpredictable than usual. That means there are still days when it seems like I have a death grip on the steering wheel for hours because of icy roads and rough conditions. Plus, we seem to have Olympic size potholes on our street. Simple errands cause my back muscles to knot. That’s when it’s great to come home to the words, “I put the tea on.”
I think this is one of the most thoughtful things you can do for a person.
Of course, as the dogs can’t be counted on to do that, it can only be the Little Mister. I truly appreciate this when it happens. It’s such a lovely thought and it’s a great way to unwind and share a little break together. I’m hoping to get him trained to set things up like this.
However, he’s a mug kind of guy. What can I say? Sometimes a mug is just what the doctor ordered. I know we all love (and I mean LOVE) teacups here on Teacup Tuesday, but tell the truth, do you sometimes take great pleasure in a very large mug of hot tea? Especially if it’s in front of the fireplace and there’s a dog or two to snuggle up with.
So tell me, does a cup or mug of tea make your day? Would you prefer to substitute cats for dogs? We make our own rules here – let’s hear yours.
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The very versatile Mary Jane Maffini writes a number of mystery series (The Camilla McFee, Fiona Silk, and Charlotte Adams Mysteries) and is also part of the mother-daughter mystery writing team of Victoria Abbott with the Book Collector Mysteries. The first in that series is The Christie Curse.
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The winner of the Tea for One is Beth H. from Dallas, TX.
The winner of the Boneyard Tea sample from Latteda.com is Lisa M from Centerville, GA.
I love a nice cup of tea. My cats won't make tea either
ReplyDeleteI prefer a mug of tea with a touch of honey in it. Fur babies here do not make any sort of anything except messes.
ReplyDeleteI love tea cups..hubby is a mug....dogs for us..allergic to cats..sorry.Puppy knows the word cookie...but she still will not bring me one, she eats it too fast!!! Not into sharing just yet!
ReplyDeleteI do love a big mug of hot tea. That is how I start every day. In my opinion, the bigger the mug the better! Nothing better than curling up with a hot mug of tea and a good book.
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