Tea in bed

I spent most of last night and this morning internet hopping, looking for more information on the fires and looting in England. The only television information came from my PBS station that has a nightly British report. The other media television shows were all about the decline of our economy.


So you can only imagine my surprise this morning when I walked out my front door to see my Surprise Lilies had popped up overnight. Possibly due to the rain, or possibly because it is August, these beauties, which are members of the amaryllis family, are going to be in full bloom in a day or two. For those of you who are botanical affectionados, these are known as Lycoris squamigera. Most landscapers feel you should plant the bulbs in a bed of ground cover, which helps conceal their tall naked stems. They require little to no care, don't seem to be affected by shade or pests, and bloom every August when everything else seems to be dying in the flower garden.


They are also in my "flower bed," even though the bed has been starved for water this year.

Today, I'm drinking Chun Mee, a traditional green tea from China that I got at the Spice Merchant here in town.


To celebrate having tea in bed, I'm drinking it in a traditional Oriental cup I got at the Oriental market. So whether it's in bed, in your garden, or another favorite spot, share your drink of choice (and link) with Kimmie and the rest of us Tea Tuesday gals.