Potholders and Roald Dahl.

Today is about these things:


1. Roald Dahl. Of all of his literary accomplishments, I believe that his most valuable contribution was his devotion to silliness. When I read Roald Dahl, I am eight years old and I want to jump rope and make mud pies (is eight too old to do that?) and speak in a British accent. His autobiography, Boy, is a gem. I plan on reading Uncle Oswald very soon.

2. Potholders. Specifically, these potholders which I'm making. Are they targeted for six year-olds? Yes. Does this deter me from making them? Certainly not.

3. Strawberry cream cheese. It's yummy.

4. This band that I unearthed from the murky labyrinthine depths of last.fm.

May your day be filled with sundry delights and lots of sunshine.

Tea Time: An Informal Study

Even benevolent brown bears drink tea.

A quaint tea spread rendered by Mary Cassatt.

Geisha tea time.

Can you spot the little forest creatures toting their tea wares?

Sci fi characters drink tea.

And this, just because.


What happens when you google "robot tea"?

On that note, I think I'll make some tea. Will you abandon all technology for a few brief minutes and do the same?

Au revoir, bonnes amies!