Tea Stands for Tuesday 2/8/22

 Hello Tea Party friends.  Today I'm having my tea in one of the "Nana" cups my Granddaughter has given me.  I love the glasses on the banana, LOL. 

Here is the Valentine I just put in the mail to her.  She's all grown up and she appreciates hand made cards.  I don't make as many cards as I once did.

The key dangles down the front of the card, I just pushed it to the corner so the words could be read.   You Own The Key to My Heart. There is a tiny heart charm attached to the hand the girl is holding down to her side.

Last but not least is a postcard I printed using my gelli plate.   I'm getting a little jump on Valentines Day.  I have to mail early to be sure they arrive on time. 

If you haven't joined the party at Elizabeth's blog, please join me there.

Second on the Second 2/2/22

All those 2's.  Something amazing must be in store.  Meanwhile over on Elizabeth's blog we are invited to share an older post for the second time.  I'm joining Second on the Second with this post.  It still holds true.

Thursday, August 22, 2019

The Art of Disappearing

I seem to have taken this poem to heart.  My blog has become kind of a place holder.  I'm around, just quiet.

Northern California Valley

The Art of Disappearing

When they say Don't I know you?
say no.

When they invite you to the party
remember what parties are like
before answering.
Someone telling you in a loud voice
they once wrote a poem.
Greasy sausage balls on a paper plate.
Then reply.

If they say We should get together
say why?

It's not that you don't love them anymore.
You're trying to remember something
too important to forget.
Trees. The monastery bell at twilight.
Tell them you have a new project.
It will never be finished.

When someone recognizes you in a grocery store
nod briefly and become a cabbage.
When someone you haven't seen in ten years
appears at the door,
don't start singing him all your new songs.
You will never catch up.

Walk around feeling like a leaf.
Know you could tumble any second.
Then decide what to do with your time. 

Naomi Shihab Nye