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Over a Cuppa: Twenty Seven (River Walks)

Posted on July 4, 2026July 4, 2026 by Melissa

Hi, Hey, Hello! Thank you for joining me this weekend! How the heck are you? What can I get started for you? I’m brewing up some black tea with milk and honey (of course) but also have coffee, any herbal tea your heart could desire, and some sun tea brewing on the bridge if you’d…

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Noted: June

Posted on July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 by Melissa

I knew this summer would be nothing if not different and June has truly laid the way for a windy path forward. June included many more days in town than I’m used to in the Summer. Between my pre-teen’s summer camp schedule and my wife’s job, I’m adjusting to and even enjoying being out and…

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Blues, Greens, & Beautiful Things

Posted on May 29, 2026May 29, 2026 by Melissa

Of all the liminal spaces between seasons, I think the most confusing is the Spring-into-Summer slide. Full of mood swings and bursting at the seams with so.much.potential, the last little bit of Spring seems never quite sure if she wants to stick around or hand it all over Summer. Regardless, as the sun nears it’s…

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Noted: March

Posted on March 31, 2026March 31, 2026 by Melissa

I remember, when I was younger, the adults around me saying that the older you get, the faster time seems to go by. Much to my dismay, they were right. Alas, we find ourselves that the end of another month in no more than the blink of an eye. As I reflected on what I…

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Over a Cuppa: Twenty One

Posted on March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 by Melissa

Hi, Hey, Hello! Thank you for joining me! I’m so happy to share a spot of time with you! How the heck are you?! What can I get started for you? I’m brewing up some black tea with milk and honey (obviously) but also have coffee or any herbal tea your heart could desire! It’s…

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Noted: February (Over a Cuppa)

Posted on February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 by Melissa

Hi, Hey, Hello! Thank you for joining me! I’m so happy to share a spot of time with you! How the heck are you?! What can I get started for you? I’m brewing up some black tea with milk and honey (obviously) but also have coffee or any herbal tea your heart could desire!  It’s…

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Category: Over a Cuppa
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