After a long, exhausting day at the hospital, Dr. Abha opened the door of her lake-view apartment and felt grateful for her success. Abha had made a name for herself and was a sought-after cardiac surgeon. About a year ago, she had been offered a position at a hospital, specializing in cardiology. She was one… Continue reading Things Happen for a Reason
Category: Tea
Life Lessons and a Cup of Tea
Years have gone by since my father passed away. Of the many memories that I treasure of him, there is one that rises today from the warmth of the teacup in front of me. As I gaze at it, I am transported back in time to the home where I grew up. Teatime was ‘together’… Continue reading Life Lessons and a Cup of Tea
Find Your Story
It is a very cold, snowy and windy Sunday in Toronto, a day to stay indoors. With a cup of chamomile tea on the carved wooden table beside me, I relax in my cosy armchair. As I take the first sip of tea, my eyes wander around the room and then rivet on a ceramic… Continue reading Find Your Story
Hello World!
Hello World! Over two years ago, the blog bug bit me. It injected in me a desire to have a social media presence. In thinking of the name of my blog, several things that are part of my lived experiences came into play. I love tea and its derivations; I have lived and travelled across… Continue reading Hello World!
Afternoon Tea in the Channel Islands
It is a beautiful sunny afternoon in Jersey - the biggest of the Channel Islands. As I stand at the entrance, the artistic design of the iron gates with the curved arch seems to invite me to walk up the meandering steps to enter Chateau La Chaire. The front page of the menu had this… Continue reading Afternoon Tea in the Channel Islands
The Facilitator
The cottage held so many memories for Ann. As she put the water in the kettle and turned it on, she thought of the good times she had spent here with her husband Alfred and her children Sara and Albert. Now, thirty-five years later, she found herself alone. The children had followed their career path… Continue reading The Facilitator
Mont Tremblant in summer
For the summer travellers, Mont Tremblant is a Quebec gem that is nestled in the Laurentian Mountains on the shore of Lake Tremblant. The two hour scenic drive from Ottawa or Montreal brings you to this beautiful centre of the village with its towering clock tower. Take the panoramic gondola and get to the summit… Continue reading Mont Tremblant in summer
My White Polka-dotted Pink Ribbon Bag
At long last I was packed to leave for a city I had wanted to visit for the past many years – Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. I picked up my bag and then put it down thinking that if I put a label or a ribbon on it, I would easily spot it on… Continue reading My White Polka-dotted Pink Ribbon Bag
A cup, a country and a captivating tale…….watch it all unfold
The thought of a cup of tea to rejuvenate or to relax is a comforting feeling. To the point, that tea for me is a comfort drink that soothes my spirits. The forms of tea have evolved over the years and have intrigued my senses each time I have looked at a new kind of… Continue reading A cup, a country and a captivating tale…….watch it all unfold
Flying Tea Leaves - Of Tea, Travel & Tales 