Cancer Survivor, writing about Health and Fitness as you age

A short, late, Mother's Day post. Red Rose Tea (my fave!) This year for Mother's Day I was in Trinidad, so instead of treating myself to high tea, I decided to treat some of my female relatives (my Dad and brother were exceptions). They do not have the opportunity to be treated like this very often, so I was very happy to be able to do this.  I've blogged before about how much I enjoy doing this here . Mini quiches - cheese, spinach My nieces had never had cucumber sandwiches, so it was fun to make it for them. ("So that is what they taste like?!") It was also the first time they'd had goat cheese - we tried out some cranberry goat cheese with crackers. Cranberry goat cheese While moms should be spoiled all year, there is nothing wrong with an excuse for an extra-special spoil up! Maybe because my mom is not alive any more, I find joy in celebrating other moms, maybe it's the feeling I get that makes me feel close to my ...

Teatime! I enjoy teas. I grew up going with my mom to various bazaars in Trinidad where one attraction was always a tent with afternoon tea for the ladies, although men could drink tea too!  In Trinidad a bazaar is usually an open air event with games, concession stands, and... tea. I get a feeling of warmth, camaraderie and friendship when I have tea and it is a throwback to times I've spent with friends and family back in Trinidad. Late last year I decided to spend my last pay cheque on a proper tea set and then kicked off a series of teas with my friends. This is a picture from March tea. I hope the afternoons of friendship, laughter have filled you with warmth and joy, as they have me.