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Twinkle of Appreciation

fragrant tea
in
hot pottered mug

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I like the simple ritual of wrapping my hands around a hot hand-thrown pottered mug.  There is something comforting to me about this simple gesture.  I enjoy the rising fragrance while sipping.  In addition, I believe, my “cuppa”  seems to taste better, and stay hot longer. 🙂

Many years ago, I started a tradition of hunting for pottery places while traveling.  My hunt is to
discover new treasure for Ray and me in the form of a pair of pottered mugs.  They must be
similar, yet have at least one distinguishing difference … after all, I want to know which one is
Ray’s and which one is mine.

Among the characteristics I feel important in my consideration are:
1) the weight of the mug as I hold it in my hand,  2) the shape of the mug and the handle,
3) whether the opening is straight, curved inward or outward,  4) the type of glaze,  5) whether its
satin or shiny,  6) the color and  7) quantity it will hold.   Sometimes the pair simply “catches
my fancy”!

Whether for our morning or afternoon rituals – we always use the similar pair.  😀

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