And this teapot, a gift from my very, very good friend, says it all.
A little more laughter
a little less worry
a little more kindness
and a little less hurry
I'll certainly have more time to enjoy the leisurely things in life now ... not regulated by the alarm clock or the school bell. But I still have a feeling I'll have some very busy days ahead of me.
I love the blue and brown paisley pattern on the cup and teapot. Of course I had to create a mosaic for the first time I sat in the gazebo and enjoyed tea in it ... perfect for Mosaic Monday. And of course it's time for a cuppa with Rose Chintz Cottage.
I hope you can take time to enjoy tea in the garden today.
Congratulations, you made it!
ReplyDeleteRelax and enjoy for a while, the time will come when you wondered how you ever had time to go to work.
Happy Retirement,I am sure you will have lots of fun filling the days with what you really want to do!
ReplyDeleteYes Barbara, I made it ... and I know what you mean about wondering how I managed work as well as everything else.
ReplyDeleteThanks talesfromagarden, I'm looking forward to each and every day.
Enjoy your retirement, you've earned it I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteI wonder what new things you'll discover as you enter what we laughingly refer to as The Third Age?
Have a wonderful retirement. I hope you have many happy hours to spend in your beautiful garden, crafting, and photographing - and bringing you images to share with us.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your retirement! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful retirement, Linda; consider it "commencement" to the next phase of life! (Lovely teapot.)
ReplyDeleteI just love that teapot. We could all use a little bit of slow in this fast paced world!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your retirement! I hope you have many days for tea in the garden. Blessings, Pamela
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I hope you will have lots of time to spend in the garden.
ReplyDeleteWow, congrats on your retirement! "A little less hurry" - I love it! More time for the garden, huh?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations of retiring. I have been retired for 7 seven years and am busier now then when I worked. Remember to take time to enjoy the garden.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Linda! Enjoy your well earned rest and relaxation; yes other things will fill in your time but it's the alarm clock thing that is the best part. When I retired, I said I was never going to get up at 5 am again and I haven't. :-)
ReplyDeleteDo you attend the OHA convention that is in Sudbury next week?
Judith
Thanks everyone for your well wishes on my retirement. I know I'll have many wonderful hobbies to keep me busy.
ReplyDeleteI don't go to the OHA convention Judith. Will you be there and have the chance to meet other bloggers?
Congratulations on your retirement, Linda! I love your little teapot!
ReplyDeleteBeth
Love your little teapot and matching cup, Linda. Congratulations on your retirement. This is my third time trying to leave a comment so I hope it goes through this time and have a delightful week.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sandi
Sandi, a couple of others said they had trouble leaving comments ... must be that Blogger glitch again.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your retirement but you know you will fill the time with other things now. The teapot and cups are a lovely gift. The mosaic is most fitting. V
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, I hope you enjoy each day of your retirement.
ReplyDeleteSandy
Hi Linda,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your retirement and beat wishes on the next chapter of your life.
Love your teapot and cups. The verse is very fitting.
Enjoy your days ahead.
Blessings,
Celestina Marie
The garden is always my preferred place for tea...right in among the flowers!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your retirement. Enjoy every minute of it! Blessings!
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