Smoke, smoke, smoke yourself to death!

This week, I am enjoying the Rosemary & Thyme series, courtesy of Netflix and loving Mad Men , courtesy of AMC.  Have a look at this montage of smoking moments from the show.  No worries, the ciggies apparently are quite benign. Does the sound of the little metal lighter snapping shut bring back memories of the sixties to you?

Horticultural sleuths in the UK

Rosemary & Thyme

Where to summer?

photo source: Washington Post

I want to summer here.

Heaven or Bermuda?

The Colonel and I spent the Fourth of July weekend with the son, DIL and family in Bermuda. SO lovely!

Coral Beach & Tennis Club, Bermuda

"You can go to heaven if you want. I'd rather stay in Bermuda."

~Mark Twain~

Here comes the sun king...

Several years ago, I discontinued the land line service at my house and never sought a land line for my residence in Florida. Email and wireless phoning seemed enough. One technology replaces another.

One issue which must be considered is how to charge the batteries should the electricity source be lost for any of many reasons. I have chosen the Solio Solar charger as an alternative in the event electricity is not available. Charged by the sun's energy, electric outlet, auto lighter outlet or computer, it may come in handy some time. The charge remains for one year. To obtain a 100% charge via solar source, the charger must be in direct sun for quite some time. Even at 40%, I was able to get two bars on my phone, which certainly would allow for a number of emergency calls.

Service with a smile...

Recently and while attending my son's wedding, I was so very astounded with the service provided during the reception dinner. Waiters marched in in exact numbers for each row, with a plate in each hand. Stopping behind each guest, servers delivered plates simultaneously on the elongated tables.

Such and elegant and stylish touch, I thought. No need to stall while others at the table wait to be served, as victuals becomes chilled or wilted. I understand this technique of service is referred to as "the wave".

I take tea, my dear...

One drinks tea to forget the world's noise.

~Thomas Sterling~

Heart of the Country...

Latest additions to the Ipod:


Heart of the Country Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney

Love you 'til the End The Pogues

Mal O Main Sanseverino

Here Comes the Sun Richie Havens

Gonna Get Along without You Now She & Him

Love & Happiness Al Green

On the Street Where You Love Willie Nelson

Forevermore Katie Herzig

Help Yourself Sad Paul Smith