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Friday, February 22, 2013

Kindly Tea Plant

"What part of confidante has that poor teapot played ever since the kindly plant was introduced among us. Why myriads of women have cried over it, to be sure!...Nature meant very kindly...when she made the tea plant; and with a little thought, what series of pictures and groups the fancy may conjure up and assemble round the teapot and cup."
William Makepeace Thackeray
Happy weekend, dear friends! Take time for a special cup of tea.
 
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14 comments:

  1. parTea ladyFebruary 22, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    I've never heard that quote - thanks for sharing. Hope you have a great weekend.

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  2. relevanttealeafFebruary 22, 2013 at 12:34 PM

    Love the quote you shared with us, Marilyn. I can't begin to imagine how many worldwide inhabitants have assembled around the teapot to drink its soothing liquid over the centuries! Nature meant very kindly, indeed!

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  3. Relyn LawsonFebruary 22, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    Tea does seem to be the most convivial of drinks.

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  4. LaurieFebruary 22, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    How true, Marilyn. A cup of tea sounds really good right now, so I think a will partake!

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  5. MaryFebruary 23, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    I'm enjoying lots of hot tea this weekend as I have a beastly head cold and laryngitis- yes, I'm quiet for a change!

    Some Empress Grey (that latest English favorite) and some warming herbal blends, and fortunately my taste buds have not been compromised....so far! Of course this also means some biscuits (cookies) for nibbling too - my poor waistline will suffer!

    The rain is falling steadily, it's cold and pouring with a chilling rain............so off to boil the water for another cuppa.

    Hope your weekend is fun dear friend.
    Hugs - Mary

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  6. JeanieFebruary 23, 2013 at 6:56 AM

    I am taking time right now as I visit your blog. What a lovely photo!

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  7. JeanneFebruary 23, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    How lovely are your quotes on tea and your photographs are so lovely too.

    Love and smiles across the miles.

    Love Jeanne
    X0X0

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  8. StephFebruary 23, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    LOVE this! The photo and the phrase.

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  9. Annie JeffriesFebruary 23, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    Posey little teacup. :-)

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  10. koraleeFebruary 23, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    I think there is no one that enjoys a good cup of tea more than you...I am always taking time for a cup of special tea. Happy weekend.

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  11. CathyFebruary 24, 2013 at 6:46 AM

    Happy weekend to you too, my friend.

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  12. paris parfaitFebruary 24, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    Charming photo and lovely quote to match!

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  13. TracyFebruary 25, 2013 at 1:32 AM

    Wonderful image, Marilyn! I'm under the weather with a nasty crossover cold-flu thing, so tea has been a nice companion since the weekend. Happy Days ((HUGS)) P.S. You hinted at some travel plans this summer, and I was sorry that you might not go abroad this year. Hope we can meet up another time. :o)

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  14. Angela McRaeFebruary 27, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    Oh, I do agree! It is a kindly plant indeed, and our lives wouldn't be nearly as rich without it!

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