TEATIME

"There is something in the nature of tea that leads us into a world of quiet contemplation of life...." -Lin Yutang

                              "Tea is best enjoyed in pleasant surroundings..." -John Blofeld

"Light the path. Pour the tea.  Share the time ..." - R. Raphe

"The light of the Christmas star to you. The warmth of hearth and home to  you..." - Sherryl Woods

"It was a time for  peace, goodwill, for something more than the earth could give. It was Heaven  beckoning...." - R. Raphe

                         "What do you think of Christmas?" Liz Flaherty

"The old china made an appearance once again.   The teapot proudly  poured in a steaming frenzy.  Plates  shivered under the weight of tarts and treats. It was as if they knew it was Christmas once again..." - R. Raphe

"At Christmas, Tea is compulsory, relatives optional" - Robert Godden

"Teacups  sang their song. Shortbread and cakes   gobbled up in quick succession. Music played. Fire crackled. It was heaven on earth. " -R. Raphe

                 "Each cup of tea represents an imaginary voyage. " -Catherine Douzel

"Unleash the china.  Watch  steam rise. Quench a thirsty world..." - R. Raphe

“Before God does anything, before he makes anything for us to be sustained by, God says, "More than food, more than water, more than shelter, more than other people, they are going to need me.”                     ― Wesley Miller

"How can fear flourish when surrounded by Christmas?"

                                                                                     -Danielle Grandinetti

"A cup of tea is an excuse to share great thoughts with great minds. " -Cristina Re

Photographs 2022