Morning tea, and the year of January is finally over. It is a trav from Amsterdam called Imperial Romanov. Hope you have a good day.

It's a cold start to the day for morning tea. The warmth is definitely needed.

Snowing and absolutely freezing here. So in longer underwear and reading by the fire this afternoon. Not a bad way to spend the day.

Been a tough week and a rough day. A little reading in bed to wind it all down.

New series premiere. Engage. 🖖

Yesterday afternoon my sweet girl passed away. She was just shy of 18 and had been in declining health the past few months. She had many humans that loved her and who are saddened by her loss. Rest easy, little girl. Reading time won't be the same without you cuddled up next to me. 😢

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A restful afternoon reading. Definitely needed as I recover from this cold that I've had.

First morning tea of 2026.

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Reading. Tea. And Cuddles.

Woke up smelling smoke. Quickly realized it was down the street. So now watching two soccer games and having morning tea.

Reading by the fire this evening.

Decided to try a new tea from Prague that I got earlier this year.

Settling in for the night and watching The Polar Express.

Snowing outside so think I'll do some reading by the fire.

Decorated the tree tonight and now time for a Christmas movie.

The view outside when I got up this morning. It has now switched to rain and is going away.

Morning tea and snow today. First snow of the season. Luckily it won't stick around very long.

Kerflop. Parked on the couch until bed. It has been a long day.

I need more tea. Didn't get enough sleep last night. Will need at least another pot to make it through the day.

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It was unseasonably warm today. So might as well do some cardio outside and then read out on the deck for a bit.

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I have a lot to get done today but first some Montana Azul tea from Seville to get the day going.

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Some pics from my late afternoon run.

Still a lot of green here but autumn colors are starting to pop.

It's been a busy morning but still had time eventually for morning tea.

Decided to make chili today since autumn temps have arrived. The bell peppers are from the garden as are some of the tomatoes that are in it.

Mornings are getting cooler. Hadn't posted morning tea in awhile.

Lounged in the morning then 12 miles on the bicycle in the afternoon. Not a bad day at all.

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15 miles done on the bike this morning. Now to watch the end of the ManCity game.

Some vanilla black tea to start my day. If the rain stays away I'll get on the bicycle soon.

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Enough of being lazy this morning. Time to get the outside chores taken care of.

Just needed a nice, quiet night.

Before and after. Got my second fireplace redone and made it operational.

Star Trek Strange New Worlds tonight. Been slightly under the weather this week.

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Finally getting some reading time outside and having a nice drink.

Before and after ... This bed just doesn't like anything so far except that middle plant. So trying a different approach this time around.

Good morning. Time for some tea to start the day.

Some Star Trek tonight for TV night. 🖖

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Blueberry scones and tea. Great way to start the day.