I enjoyed this little book of Cat Stories so much.  It has wonderful watercolor illustrations and is the perfect bedtime companion.  James Herriot is one special vet!  And while browsing the net this morning. (thinking for a moment of WWII books & history...)  I just came across this very interesting small article & video clip of how the government disposes of huge ships no longer valued.

 This little lady sums up my reading life lately.  I've been enjoying many good reads this winter.  This mild and lovely winter!  And since I'm usually chilly...how about this for some heater-help?

 A quick treat.   (I learned that fruit dipped in chocolate is very yummy...from one of our favorite restaurants)

 Something else I've been doing lately.  Making air-popped popcorn and drizzling chocolate over top.  Oh so heavenly good!  Alas...still, the calories remain!

I enjoyed reading about the square teapots used on ships that a couple of ladies posted about last week. And the newspaper had a very interesting article about tea bags and tea infusers, and how many shapes they were made in.  Lanterns, eggs, acorns etc.  I picked up these at yard sales now and then and of course never used them ....well hardly at all.  They are interesting though.  Now the big question...to keep or donate????

'And then a little laughing prayer....Came running up the sky,

Above the golden gutters....Where the sorry prayers go by.

It had no fear of anything....But in that  holy place

It found the very throne of God,    And smiled up in His face.'   Amy Carmichael.