On Wednesday I spoke about “Pat” and the emotional wounds she still carried from childhood. Specifically, I talked about the relationship between Pat and her mother during her growing years and the effect of negativity upon Pat’s life even as an adult. Pat’s mother was critical of everything from A to Z. She put herself down and often found fault with her …
Tea for Two
I know I’ve surely mentioned before about my affinity for collections. I collect many things: gingerbread men, all things apple, old cookbooks, and miniature teapots just to name a few. Several of the miniature teapots I have are more showpieces than anything else with tiny, intricately fashioned cups and saucers. They’re certainly not usable, but they’re very sweet to look at. …