Tea & Jane Austen

No, I'm not just titling this post "Tea & Jane Austen" because the boy is gone for two weeks....ok, maybe, just because I can. :)

But still--my mom sent me this lovely poem today. Do you think she's noticed some stress in the rush of getting back to school?

When your day seems topsy-turvy
And as stormy as can be
There's nothing quite as tranquil
As a nice hot cup of tea.

While you savor this ambrosia
Your problems fade away
Its warmth will bring you comfort
And brighten up your day.

So take a private moment
There's a calmness, as you'll see
All because you briefly stopped
To sip a cup of tea.

BIGELOW TEAS

And finally--a great post at YLCF with wonderful quotes from Austen for those awkward social situations--she always knows just what to say, doesn't she? Here are a few of my favorites:

When asked your opinion of another person on whom you have not given much thought: "Very elegant."

When asked what you thought of a phenomenal happening:
“We were quite speechless, I tell you, and we have not stopped talking of it since.”

And finally, it is a truth universally acknowledged that when one is uncertain how to answer a statement, the most convenient response is: “Indeed!”

On that note, I'm back to my exceedingly busy day, and perhaps a cup of tea, if I can fit it in. With any luck, I'll be back to fill you in on the latest happenings soon!

L