Thursday, January 6, 2011

Tea Talk - Thursday, January 6, 2011



1. I'm having...english toffee cappuccino.



This teacup is from a set of Corelle, Spice of Life, that my parents bought me for a wedding gift, 34 years ago.  This pattern is no longer being sold.  It was my first set of Corelle, and I love it!  All these years later, they look great.  There is not a chip or a scratch on them, and I've never broken one piece.

2. I'm feeling.... nostalgic.

3. On my mind... today would have been my dad's birthday if he was still living.

4. A quotation to challenge

"Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself." Leo Tolstoy

Tea Talk is a concept conceived by Ruth at her blog, Celebrate Friendship.
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11 comments:

  1. RuthJanuary 6, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    What a lovely teacup you have! Such a precious possession for 34 years. You have done a great job keeping the set whole for years.

    That is my favorite quote when I was in college. So true. I also felt nostalgic reading it again :-)

    Hope you have a good start of the year. Blessings!

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  2. aspiritofsimplicityJanuary 6, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    It must be the day for toffee coffee. I wish I could drink it more often but coffee just doesn't agree with me anymore...getting old is not for sissies.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Yum! English Toffee sounds just like something I would enjoy :) We use Corelle for our everyday dishes and they are wonderful to use with children washing dishes...hehe!

    May your day be filled with special memories of your dad.

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  4. purethoughtsJanuary 6, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    wow! keeping that wonderful wedding gift unscratched after 34 years.. you did such a good job at taking good care of your things. I love that quote, too!

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  5. Illinois LoriJanuary 6, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    How nice to have that original set of dishes! Mine have never fared so well...

    I pray you a day of wonderful memories of your father. My daddy is recovering well from his recent surgery, but they just found an aortic anuerysm on an x-ray yesterday, so who knows what will be happening from here? Time with them is precious...

    Blessings,
    Lori

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  6. KarynJanuary 6, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    That tea cup makes me feel nostalgic too - it reminds me of my auntie....she must have had that set. :)

    Love the quote! Something to think about, for sure. Of course, sometimes changing the world seems easier than changing yourself.

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  7. lauraelizabeth4@outlook.comJanuary 6, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Very good quote...especially for a prideful soul like me. Thanks for the challenge.

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  8. ChristineJanuary 6, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Hi, Jerralea, I'm Christine and am visiting Tea Talk blogs this evening. I posted my blog late today! :)

    My mom used to have that exact pattern! How fun is that! It's nice when dishes last a long time.

    And though I don't usually enjoy coffee, I'd be game to try yours--it sounds yummy!

    Blessings,
    Christine

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  9. Judy DudichJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    I love that tea cup and your drink really sounds delicious! I must learn how to find these delectable "teas"all of you ladies drink!
    (a hug) for you as you miss your Dad.

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  10. A Bit of the BlarneyJanuary 7, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    Great words of wisdom!! Wishing you a grand day! Cathy

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  11. SusanneJanuary 9, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    That is my very first set of dishes! I still have them, though they are now my "secondary" set.

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