peaceful moment at end of day

(photo montage by Carol Jessop)
a cup of tea tonight



a fire in the chiminea this afternoon



later a walk down to the woods past the glowing chiminea



(photo by David Grewcock)
the hoot of the owl in the moonlight to his friend



the blooming Christmas cactus as a centerpiece



("Seven Metals, Singing Bowls of Tibet" by Benjamin Iobst)
the chiming resonance of the singing bowls in the background



the pets nestling down in the quiet



("The Breakfast Room" by Pierre Bonnard)
the tranquil, aromatic cup of tea



quiet, calm time

Recipe from Aromatherapy by Valerie Gennari Cooksley, R.N.:
"Tea for Two"
2 tsp rose petals
1 tsp spearmint herb
1 tsp licorice root (ground)
1 tsp hawthorn herb
a pinch of the following:
coriander, cinnamon, and nutmeg
vanilla or ginger honey to taste
Bring three cups of water to a boil.
Place the herbs in the hot water and simmer on low for three minutes.
Remove from the heat and steep for five minutes.
Strain and drink.
(I substitute any missing herbs with drops of Young Living Essential Oils.)