Recently I shared on the blog about a little traveling teacup that visited our great community.
My friend, Barbara, at MantelandTable.com missed gathering with friends during the pandemic so much that she began sending a gifted teacup to friends to share tea, write about their adventures and continue to share tea virtually. This traveling teacup has been and continues to make travels around the world.
Like many of our readers, Barbara raises funds for Habitat for Humanity and other charities in her area. She’s a kindred heart to Vue readers.
It reminded me of the Flat Stanley stories that teachers have participated in across the globe for their classes. If you aren’t familiar with those adventures, you have to see what all the fun is about! Teachers send “Flat Stanley” boxed with all kinds of postcards and memorabilia from their classroom students and community to other classes.
It’s sort of a geography lesson in tourism!
If you have followed my articles, you will know that I am always excited to share this community and the area in which we live.
Well, that little teacup arrived, and it was pure joy to share her with our community.
Her first stop was to Whitehaven for tea on the lawn.
Then on to the National Quilt Museum, where she viewed the “Seasons of Life,” a 2019 quilt designed by Sandra Mollon and quilted by Kris Spray of Valley Springs, CA.
Do you remember when I shared that the Paducah Wall to Wall Murals were being refurbished this summer? Well, Robert Dafford, artist and curator of the murals, joined in on the teacup fun.
Then there was the arrival of the American Countess River Boat, and who appeared? General Grant in full uniform. We learned a history lesson about him. He left drinking alcohol for tea during his lifetime. Who knew he would be in on joining us for teatime?
So many other places were introduced to that traveling teacup. She made stops at Frenchtown Station, the downtown carriage, and the Freight House.
As summer days begin to wind down this month and school begins for teachers and students in our area, I hope that you will take time to stop for teatime, or coffee, or moments shared to reflect on all the life still happening around you.
Remember all that we have learned during this past year.
Like that traveling teacup, take the opportunity to share life with those around you. Send a postcard or a note to keep in conversation with others who live far away, as my friend did with this teacup.
How can you share a conversation? Life? Touch others and keep in touch?
Think about it, my friends!
August is always a transitionary month for this former teacher. Now, a time to enjoy the transition of the garden and produce changes. I’ll be continuing to can and freeze favorite foods this month for future feet under my table.
Sure, the weather here is hot and humid during August; just don’t let that cause you to miss early morning hours and evening gatherings when temperatures allow for easier activities outdoors.
I’ll be having teatime at four and breakfasts and dinners on the screened porch with family and friends whose feet will be under my table as weather allows.
How about you?
