One lump or two................

I dream of a sultry summer day ......... gentle breezes .... the peaceful antics of butterflies, flitting among the flowers.  There would be no tomatoes to can.  No furniture to paint.  No gardens to weed.  Just flowers to cut and arrange in bouquets to decorate my corn-zebo.

I dream of black current tea with honey ..... raspberry cream scones Ala Emily ........ cucumber sandwiches with home-made cheese and freshly clipped herbs.

I dream of lace tablecloths, pink depression glass and chipped but dainty china.

I dream of having a tea party.

I want all my girlfriends there... some new friends, some old friends.

We would all wear our very best finery.

And I would have a new hat just for the occasion.

And I would sit at the head of the table ....... because it was my special day ....... and I would ask, "Sugar or honey with your tea?" And if you said "Sugar", I would ask "One lump or two?"

And my friends will marvel at the delights on the dessert tray.  "Ooooh, cream puffs".

Yes ............. I dream of a sultry summer day with my friends.

Happy Birthday, Elizabeth!