A Perfect Morning

Let me tell you about a perfect morning. We rose naturally, not with an alarm but with birdsong and morning sun filtering in through the curtains. This is the first morning of our women’s weekend at the cabin. We each gravitate to our usual breakfasts (yogurt, fruit, granola). Michelle and Jessie both settle in with their books. I go outside to sit on the big rock in front of the cabin, the rock that is cool in the morning and sun-baked in the afternoon.

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Reading the Tea Leaves: April Edition

Greetings all! Nestle in and get comfortable. The kettle is on and I am launching the first of a monthly series. I’m calling it “Reading the Tea Leaves.” I am not going to read fortunes based off of the remnants at the bottom of tea cup, though you can read more about that here and here. Rather, I am sharing two findings with you – one meaningful book that I read this month and a new tea that sneakily worked its way into my cupboard. (I have a tea problem – but there are worse things to be addicted to.)

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