Recent Hand Surgery

As a creative person, it is sad when you have to take a break from the joys of creating to have hand surgery. I recently had to have hand surgery for a trigger thumb in my left hand. It took a long time to get an appointment with the doctor, and a long time to schedule the surgery. The staff at the hospital were wonderful. The surgery was outpatient and didn’t take long at all. I’m happy with the results, as my hand is getting more flexible and stronger every day. … More Recent Hand Surgery

Tea Time

I enjoy a good cup of tea. I have experienced high tea and visits to several tea houses that were so memorable! I love the history surrounding tea with friends and family, and there are so many different types of tea to try! My tea set collection is stored in a glass cabinet in my dining room. It’s pretty full and several cups and saucers had to be stacked to make room. … More Tea Time

What Inspires You?

I am inspired by so many things. First of all, I love to wake up with a healthy breakfast and have my coffee on the lanai. We face a lovely, fairly private, manmade retention pond. It’s pretty large and is home to anhingas, egrets, eagles, ducks, alligators, squirrels, mockingbirds, and more. … More What Inspires You?