Steph's Cup of Tea
Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Sunset, Sunrise and a Dream

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Just a few days ago, I was in CA, having a picnic supper and looking over the Pacific ocean to watch this beautiful sunset. This morning I...
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Thursday, August 25, 2011

The Leaf Room

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Next to the Tao of Tea's teahouse is the Leaf Room , a place to taste and buy teas.  It's a nice compliment to the restaurant/teaho...
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Monday, August 22, 2011

Tao of Tea's Original Teahouse

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I recently checked off something on my "Want to Do" list...visiting the original Tao of Tea's teahouse .  This place, while w...
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Saturday, August 20, 2011

The Lingering Days of Summer

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Toes - colors picked and painted by the niece I love this photo!  The kids are already back in school in most places, yet it's still t...
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Thursday, August 18, 2011

My Morning Cup of Unexpected Contrasts

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I'm taking an online photo class, and the instructor assigned us a scavenger hunt of shots...including our morning cup.  One of the poi...
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Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Oregon Bike Ride

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My favorite photo (this is the DH)... Riding into the rising sun on our first morning.  Notice the streamers.  ;-) The DH and I just finis...
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Friday, August 12, 2011

Forever Stamps (or, to tarry)

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Forever stamps plus postcard stamps When was the last time you allowed yourself to tarry in the post office, to take in all the stamps that...
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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Fifteen

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Wedding picture from fifteen years ago With the addition of recent artwork by the DH Thank goodness we still have a sense of humor! Happy...
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Friday, August 05, 2011

Review: Brew Dr Kombuchas

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Brew Doctor's Superberry Kombucha Portland is a hotbed for kombucha , and I've been sampling my way through local brews.  My favori...
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Wednesday, August 03, 2011

Details: Ladybug Teaparty

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My mom, sister and niece visited for a week recently, and of course I held a tea party!  I wanted to celebrate my mom's birthday and int...
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Monday, August 01, 2011

Ladybug Teaparty

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My niece, putting dots on a red teapot to make a "Ladybug Teapot" More details soon!
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Thursday, July 28, 2011

Midnight Serenaders

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The DH and I recently attended a concert by the  Midnight Serenaders  at the Chinese Classical Garden.  They sing vintage jazz and swing, an...
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Sunday, July 24, 2011

Unfurl

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This tightly wound tea, when given the right conditions, unfurls.  It stretches and dances.  It becomes its best. Its essence is extraordin...
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Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Captures the Moment

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Photo by Mitra This photo holds special meaning for me.  When I saw it I was immediately taken back to this moment (last night).  Summertim...
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Friday, July 15, 2011

Purple

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Thinking of purple... Lavender fields, lavender in my tea tin, not all lavender is the same color, taste, or smell.  The lavender color of ...
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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

K, I'm Ready!

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7 work days until sabbatical begins! During my time off, I'll be enjoying a visit from my niece (and her mom and grandma). I'm re...
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Sunday, July 10, 2011

It Was a Good Place to be Stranded

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We were out for a long training ride on a lovely Saturday morning, when we decided to take a detour.  We'd spied the Lavender Festival ...
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Saturday, July 02, 2011

This Land

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This weekend I'm celebrating this land...its glorious landscape and diversity, its fertility and multitude of riches, its forgiveness o...
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Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Control

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Oriental Beauty Tea, unfurling in its own sweet time I'm struggling with control right now.  Well, that I don't have it.  And this ...
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Monday, June 27, 2011

A Perfect Day in Portland

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In front of Mt. Hood, from the Japanese Garden Sunshine, 75 degrees, Rose Garden, Japanese Garden, tea picnic, shopping, dinner out....all ...
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