I promised you “a surprise” in my last post (about a hundred years ago, oh my goodness, I’m so late)! MUSICA (nice old Frank)🎶 I don’t usually start things off with a photo of me, but I had to make an exception to add oomph to my explanation for why I’ve been away so long! In the photo, I’m dressed and on my way to give a talk at Island Writes, but you may notice something not quite right.
Yeah, why is she wearing that black glove? What an odd-looking glove. Hey, that’s not a glove! No. It. Is. Not. It is a (stupid) cast for a broken wrist. A broken right wrist. The hand that does everything. So anyway, I broke it a little over a month ago while packing up things for the yard sale. Tripped over bags, hand-to-floor, caught myself, the end. Which also ended the infamous yard sale for this year. Ended almost everything, because I had no idea what all this hand 
did until I lost it. Besides typing, writing, and painting, it opens cat food cans, washes hair, signs books, holds a freaking fork, puts on earrings, uses scissors, deadheads roses, DRIVES, and chops onions. Hello. At first I couldn’t do any of it, I gave my brain a new kind of workout by practicing writing with my left hand, but one-by-one I’ve been getting things back. And Look Ma, I’m typing! I think I MIGHT get the brace off Sept. 14, my Doctor keeps little secrets to himself, I’ve learned, but I am hoping! It wasn’t a bad break, no surgery; I glowed like a 7 year old when he called me a “good patient.” It’s the little things in life. Yes, physical therapy will follow, but I’ve been doing exercises to keep my arms strong, so I hope normalcy returns soon. Thank goodness for Joe! He’s been taking such good care of me!
But I promised you surprises, and you’re going to get surprises! 🌸 Our Courage Charm has arrived . . . isn’t it wonderful? Gold with a streak of pink that goes all the way around. Pink, the color of nurturing, for yourself, and for others. The color of love.💝
It comes on its own little card . . . the charm is engraved with the words “Courage, Dear Heart . . .”💞
Thought you’d like to see my bracelet . . . I think I have them all so far!
And this? This is not for sale! This surprise of all four-seasons of my cups (which are all sold-out and no longer available anywhere on earth), is for the lucky person whose name gets drawn by Vanna in the next post! I told you I would have surprises! Just leave a comment, and you’ll be entered! It can be for you, or maybe you’ll want to take it apart and make four Christmas 🎄 presents out of it! Leave a comment!’Tis almost the season! Here comes
And this? This is for everyone! A brand new bookmark for all my Anglophile, Corgie-adoring, Queen-admiring girlfriends and the people they love! Just click HERE, print it on card-stock, have it laminated if you like . . . it makes a very sweet stocking stuffer or book-gift accountrement.(In case you’re new here, the bookmark is tucked into a copy of my book A Fine Romance, Falling in Love with the English Countryside.)
And what else? Oh yes, for everyone that preordered and waited so patiently, I’m thrilled to tell you the new cups are scheduled to arrive in California TOMORROW, on Thursday! And yes, I ordered extra so we would have some to last through Christmas, just in cases.
The heart cup is another Courage item. The world is so wild these days, we need as much of this as we can get. And there’s another secret about this cup . . .💞
I didn’t design it! I designed a red cup with hearts on it which Joe thought was a little boring, and said, “Why don’t 
you make it look like champagne?” I said, naturally, “What are you talking about?” He tried to tell me, but I couldn’t picture it, was running out to lunch with girlfriends, and said, willy-nilly, over my shoulder, “Draw me a picture!” Because I know Joe is an artist even though he never does it. But I didn’t expect THIS. Champagne bubbles made into hearts. Of course I fell in love with it. My boy is a genius!
Very appropriately, this is Joe’s first cup ~ Champagne Hearts! He will very likely never do another one, not sure I can figure out how I tricked him into this one!🙃
I designed the bottom and the handle, so it was a group effort. From the Heart of our Home.💖 You’ll have them by the end of next week!👏
This one too! The Martha’s Vineyard cup, arriving at the Studio tomorrow, and in case you’re coming to the Island, it’s already available in the shop that carries my things here ~ which, by the way, has changed their name to Vineyard Arts Gallery, it’s still in the same place in downtown Vineyard Haven, and Robin still runs it. And one more by-the-way . . . another reason for you to leave a comment ➡️ Yes! I’ll be sending some lucky person their very own Martha’s Vineyard cup too! It’s an Autumn extravaganza!
This too! Leave a comment to win this Pumpkinhead cup! So far that makes three lucky winners and you only need to leave one comment to be entered for everything! Why you may ask? Because I can! (Writing now, from day after I published this post: Reading the lovely comments ~ can’t answer so many with bad hand, but reading 🤗, loving, sometimes tears, THANK YOU.💞 This is why. We are the world!) I detect a need for cheer and doing my best in this little world of ours, to make some of it for my Girlfriends! And, to make it more fun, the winner of this Pumpkinhead cup will also get a box of my Inspiration Notecards.
Hope you love them!
Jack also wanted me to let you know, in his own unique way (by draping himself on the thing I’m trying to photograph), that the 2020 calendars have arrived! If you preordered, you should have them!
Other good news, our teapot plates are back in stock! We’ve gotten lots of requests ~ sooo happy they’re finally here!
Great for holiday cookies, as a little serving dish and. . .
also looks great hanging on a wall!
And brand NEW, two night lights!
Blue dots on a scalloped porcelain shade!
And little flowers too!
You can read about them HERE.
I have soooo much more to tell you, but this is my first day back at typing and I’ve just been made a wee bit painfully aware, it’s time to stop! I’m only half done! Wah! Guess I will join Jack doing what we do best!
Still eating yummy whole food!
Have devolved to one-finger typing, left-hand ~ but one last thing, I’m reading this helpful book I think you might like.
Interesting book that reminds us of our lovely humanity . . .
We need to remember in our crazy world . . . also, from me to you💞, want to remind:
Don’t forget to leave a comment (one word is fine!) to be entered for Surprise GiveAways! And sign up HERE to have this blog delivered to your email box!
Dear Susan,
Sending lots of love and prayers and I hope your wrist is feeling better soon!
Thank you for your tweets too. You are a bright light in this dark world and you never cease to raise my spirits. Xx
Do your physical therapy – it is important!
Dear Susan, Very interested in reading the book Notes on a nervous planet!!! Thanks for recommending it! And many thanks for the opportunity to win one of your wonderful giveaways! Counting on Vanna to pick me as a winner! Sending love and hugs across the miles! Linda in Boise, Idaho.
I printed last year’s bookmark for my BookClub girlfriends. They will love getting a new one. I had a broken wrist adventure myself. I’m a lefty so I joined most of the world and learned to write my name with my right hand.
Dear Susan, I am very interested in reading the book you recommended…thank you. And thank you for the opportunity to win one of your wonderful giveaways! Sending love and hugs across the miles, Linda in Boise, Idaho.
Hi, Susan. You look adorable in this photo. Love the outfit, too. Thanks so much for the generous gifts you have provided for the drawings. Hope you will soon be typing with two hands. So sorry about the break.
Warmest wishes,
Nancy (from Bakersfield)
Such wonderful temptation!
beautiful mugs! The seasons mean so much here in the North East…they would be a cozy addition to support my tea habit!
Poor Susan! You have all my sympathy! I broke my right wrist in February of last year. My sweet husband really rose to the occasion. He took over all the cooking, helped me dress (darn zippers and buttons!), even did my hair each morning for 6 weeks. He was far more patient than I was! That was an experience I never want to repeat! Hope your cast comes off soon and you speed through physical therapy. We’re all thinking good thoughts for you!
What a nice surprise! I know how painful it is to have your arm in a cast….got mine broken by a patient 2 years ago, I spent the whole summer in a cast! Not fun! But I’ve learn something and it is well resumed by George Bernard Shaw: “Enjoy convalescence. It is the part that makes illness worthwhile.” I love it!
Take good care of yourself, and don’t worry about us the girlfriends, we’ll be ok lol
Christel from France <3
Oh Miss Susan! So sorry to hear about your wrist. But honestly, who else could look so cute whilst wearing a black cast? (No one.) Is that the famous Laura Ashley petticoat peeking out under your skirt? Adorable. Let’s hope you were already ambidextrous at kitty-petting… I’m with Jack, praying your paw will be all better soon. xoxox Coco
So sorry about your wrist and resulting complications….this too shall pass….thankful for Joe, for so many reasons. Your generousity always such a blessing to many💞
Thanks for new blog….always a sight for sore eyes!! xxxoooo
So much love and goodness in this loveliest of posts! Praying for a complete healing. I just adore ALL of the new goodies – especially Joe’s Champagne Hearts cup!
I’m so sorry to hear of the injury to your wrist but glad you are recovering well. It certainly can be interesting to gain perspective on how important the use of the right hand is! As always, you inspire me to appreciate the beautiful and simple parts of life! Sending hugs to you!
So sorry to hear about your tumble and wrist break. I’m sure it will heal nicely and you’ll be back to your old self very soon. Thanks for the three chances to win one of your beautiful mugs…..sweet! I love Jack, so cute! A month ago I rescued one of four kittens that were under my sister’s front steps. My niece took two and one went to a shelter to be adopted by another lucky person. My husband has happily re-arranged his barn/workshop for this little guy or girl (we still don’t know). Lil’Kitty, though much improved, is still very skittish and we are waiting for him to come around to us….hope he does soon! Thanks for your inspiration! Love your blogs.
Lucky! Just let him be around you a lot and soon he will be cuddling up! Kittens are so fun and funny! 💞
Good day, I hope your wrist heals as quickly as possible. Thanks for the blog & looking forward to more without your wrist cast. Enjoy your day. 😊
Ouch! Feel better soon.
Wishing you a speedy recovery, Susan! How I’d love to have a tea party with those beautiful mugs! Thank you for the chance. Nat xx
Get well soon. I so enjoy your blog and look forward to reading every month !!
So sorry about your wrist:( Hope it heals quickly. Love reading your blog. 🥰
You create and share Happiness. That’s why I love all you do!😊
I hope your wrist heals quickly!
You create and share Happiness. That’s why I love all you do!😊
So nice to see a new post from you but Ouch! Sorry you’ve had to deal with that. :((. xoxo
You create and share Happiness. That’s why I love all you do.!😊
Hi Susan,
Sending healing thoughts to you from Maine! I just purchased tickets to the Downton Abbey movie which we have all been waiting for! This movie will make make you forget about your injury for a little while, at least. Wishing you a speedy recovery, Susan!
I’m sorry about your wrist! I had to have surgery on my right wrist (also right handed) because of my RA and it was such a pain. You don’t realize how much you use it until you can’t! Praying for a quick and full recovery. I saw a few people mention this, but definitely do your PT. It will make a huge difference.
Speedy recovery, Susan. I hope the doctor has good news when you see him again. I love all the mugs, but, oh, my heart does love the one designed by Joe. What an uplifting post I feel so cheered as I begin the morning on this last weekday of the month. I fear summer is leaving us as everyone will be back in school after the holiday weekend. I am going to miss the warmth of the summer and being able to go and swim outdoors in the pool every day. Counting my blessings though and enjoying the “sounds of silence”.
Be gentle with yourself, the world needs you💕
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Oh, a broken wrist, a hardship for sure, but as with everything you seem to be dealing with it with a smile in your heart, that you share with us all. Thank you for being you.
You always wear the prettiest clothes! Gosh sooo sorry yo hear about your broken wrist!! Sure hope you are good and on the final mend! I’m in England currently and thought about you and your lovely England trip. Hugsss, Susan
I love you Susan Branch ❤️ You’ve been my close companion since my only daughter gifted my a “ girlfriends” book for one of my 40something birthdays ….a hundred yes ago?!!
Since then you’ve inspired a trip to England w/my hubby, a ride on the Queen Elizabeth Ship,… Your adventures have made my life better.
Thank you from your west coast Super fan…
Tamra
Dundee Oregon
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Hi Susan,
We are celebrating Mom’s 90th birthday this weekend. Lots of fun coming our way! Glad to hear you are on the mend. Enjoy the Holiday weekend.
Dear Susan – So sorry that you fell and broke your wrist. Hopefully, with physical therapy, your wrist will be back to normal in no time. Love getting your emails! Enjoy the Labor Day weekend. 🙂
I hope your hand heals quickly… in the meantime, enjoy some extra relaxation!
I love to dream, thank you! 💕
Thanks for sharing all that you do. The book you are currently Notes in a Nervous Planet will have to get on my shelf. Both my children suffer from anxiety and on occasion depression which sometimes makes me suffer because as a mom, I feel everything they do. I purchased one of your mugs “Have I Told You lately that I love you” for my husband and he adores it.
Hope you heal quickly and are able to do all that you need and love to do! God bless!
I worry for them too and everyone suffering from this ~ I think you’ll love this book. 😘
Susan Branch, I love you!!
How did I ever get so lucky!?! 😘
Love everything about your blog and tweets – can escape to England anytime in a “a fine romance” thank you so much Susan.
My neighbor and best friend brought the sweet bookmark over to me yesterday that she had printed from your blog post. I had not checked in awhile and so….was happy to see some words from you but so sorry about that wrist. Must not do those things like falling. Please recover completely and soon.
Sending healing thoughts for your wrist. If it’s not too uncomfortable, encourage Jack to lie near it and purr; cats heal themselves with the vibrations of purring, and no doubt it will help you, too! (Or, at the very least, it will make you feel happy and forget about your wrist for a bit.) The island should be quieting down after this weekend; enjoy!
HI Susan…it’s been a long time since I’ve visited. Not sure you’d remember me but since my husband passes four years ago, I’ve been trying to find my new normal. I’ve been saying over and over again…something is missing…and this morning I woke up thinking of you…So here I am bringing normal back into my life with your blog. We’ve had many written exchanges in the past. Life has a way of mixing thing up…(as I can see from your beautiful cast.) Happy to be “back here” and experiencing some of my “normal” back again. Have a great weekend! I’m awaiting “Dorian” here in Florida!
~ Doreen ~
EMC! <3 Every Moment Counts!
Of course I remember, Doreen! Welcome back! EMC, 💖 xoxoxoxo
Thank you for your sweet response. I appreciate you taking the time to let me know you remember me! EMC ! <3 Especially the ones when you find your way back to someplace your hearts been missing!
You have fought your way through terrible grief to find the light again. I have so much admiration for your courage. Life turns us on roads we’d rather not go, then it’s up to us. “The most beautiful people I know are those who’ve known defeat, known suffering, known loss and have found their way out of the depths.” Elizabeth Kubler Ros xoxo
Again….Thank you!
~ Doreen ~ xoxoxoxo!
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Ouch! Sorry about your break, please remember to do your exercises, hugs Gwyn.
Broken bones are no fun. Is this Natures way of slowing us down? I always think there is a reason for unpleasant things to happen. A change in course, having a spot of time to thinks about things we would not take time for. I don’t know the answer, but I try to think of the bright side of things and if I can, adjust! Really hope your recovery is pain free and you have the time to enjoy the coming autumn season. I am glad you have Joe and Jack to help you and keep up your spirits as you recover from your fall.
Correction:
We sailed on the Queen Mary❤️
Not the QEll. Imbarrassed senior moment😢
Tamra
I do it all the time! 💋
Mug Lover! I love all of the mugs you have designed. Purchased for gifts but not myself. Take care of that wrist – we need you to be able to write!
Happy Weekend to you!
LOVE,LOVE LOVE THIS ENTIRE POST,AS ALWAYS,BLESSINGS,DAWN E. BROWN
Glad you’re doing better! Love the surprises . . .
Your fall sounds painful. I’m praying you are healing nicely. 😘 The mugs are beautiful! Joe did a lovely job on the design. Champagne is always a good thing!
Sending healing thoughts that your wrist will be as good as new soon. I’m re-reading A Fine Romance….it’s one of my favorite escapes and it’s always a pleasure to receive your BLOG notice in my email. My 2020 calendar has arrived. Yep, I’m a fan 🙂 I’ve been a fan for ages. I remember when you mailed out your Willards and tiny gifts like cute sticky notes and I’ve kept them all. So grateful for you.
Blessings to you Miss Susan, for your beautiful creative spirit! I love all of your beautiful new things! I have already received my calendars from SusanBranch.com, but now I need to go purchase pretty, pretty gifts for Christmas!
Finally we are falling into fall here in Southwest Missouri.
Hugs!
Hi Susan,
I called my special guy (45 years) in so I could read him the part about you breaking your wrist & he said “Are you crying?” and I said “No” but then realized I did indeed have tears welling in my eyes & a big old lump in my throat. He was amused & was trying to take a picture. Anyway, I was thinking that you are exactly right! We don’t know how precious even the simple things are until we no longer have them. That right arm also rubs kitties & flings ponytail holders. Stirs soups on your cute stove & runs it’s fingers through Joe’s hair. Not that you can’t do all those with the left hand, but it’s not the same. Your sweet, funny, informative, imaginative, caring, lovleee posts always fill my heart with emotion. I know we’ve never met, but I think of you as one of my best girlfriends! Thank you for filling my life with JOY! The books, the cookbooks, the calendars, the vases, the tea, the mugs & all the other “Susan” stuff that make me smile. I do hope to meet you one day! Martha’s Vineyard has been on my Bucket List for years! Praying for your speedy & complete recovery. Be careful, Girlfriend. We’re not “spring chickens” anymore!
Love from Richmond, VA
Linda Allen
P.S. My guy came back & said he thought it was sweet that I cry so easily. 🙂
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You’re back. Yea! Heal quickly Susan. We all need you. xo
Good luck with your wrist! So sorry that had to happen. But I am sure you will be good as new in no time! Thank you Susan for everything!
0h, sweet Vanna, please pick my name out of the hat! I would absolutely adore anything that Susan has made, especially the four seasons cups or the Martha Vineyard cup. I simply LOVE everything Susan Branch!
Sorry to hear about your wrist. I pray you’ll be good as new soon. Love your post, always look forward to it. Thank you for sharing your life! Many blessings to you.
Heal quickly! Love your artwork!!
Hi…
Hope you are all better very, very soon!! Thank you for being you in this crazy world we live in!!!!!!!
Dear Susan,
I often pray for you and thank God for you. It must be difficult to always be a light in this sometimes dark world. We truly need your joyful spirit in our lives. My prayer is for you to be blessed abundantly for the many gifts you shower on all of us. You are always a refreshing breath of New England Air.
Take good care of yourself, your healing wrist and wonderful Joe, and Jack.
Your south Florida Friend (waiting for Hurricane Dorian to hit)
Big Hugs,
Carolyn
So glad you’re on the mend!!
Your food always looks amazing……..gives me great ideas!
To health and recovery 🥂!
Hello, Susan,
I love reading your Blog and look forward to it each time. I am amazed that you have time for it because there is so much fun reading and photos and art in it!
I love that you encourage everyone to be in touch with herself and with others in such easy and practical ways. Very inspiring. Thank you 🙂
I love your mugs and have not been quick enough to order the new ones. My birthday in Halloween, so if course I love the Autumn ones!
Blessings to you, Victoria Melvin
So sorry for your wrist boo boo. Not fun. Darn those yard sales!
Hi Susan. Very thankful for the new post, I’ve missed you. We’re making a trip to Boston next month to see the Downton Abbey Exhibition, can’t wait. Loving Joe’s champagne hearts cup!!! Prayers for your healing.
It’s so good to hear from you again, dear friend. Heal swiftly!
Susan, Geez Louise, I am so sorry about your wrist. You still look good though❣️. I love your entire outfit that your wearing in that picture of you. You are always so busy I’m sure that this has put a kink in your style. Hope you enjoy what is left of summer, it is going by so quickly. Feel Better. p.s. I LOVE the little fruit design on the night light & the toothpick holder had to order them both.
Hi Susan,
I broke my right arm late April. I finished p.t. this week and will have full mobility by April, 2020! But it is so much better. It was not for the faint of heart. I live alone with my rambunctious Black Lab, “Olive” in a 200 yr. Old farmhouse on 5 acres in Vt.,
It’s true, what doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger.The lesson I think I learned is to slow down! Good healing.
In case someone hasn’t added it yet and is wondering:
“I believe I know the only cure, which is to make one’s center of life inside of one’s self, not selfishly or excludingly, but with a kind of unassailable serenity—to decorate one’s inner house so richly that one is content there, glad to welcome anyone who wants to come and stay, but happy all the same when one is inevitably alone.”
― Edith Wharton
I’m so sorry about your wrist but glad you’re on the mend. I would love to have the Martha’s Vineyard mug as we visited the island last October. Am looking forward to the new book.
I am new here but loving everything! Thank you!
Susan, I’m so happy to hear you are on the mend! A reminder of all of the blessings we don’t even think about being thankful for – like use of our hands!
Hi Susan,
Thank you for your kindness and for sharing your life with us. With lots of love, Dylan and Peanut(My house bunny).
It is such a joy to be transported into your world! Thank you for the lovely experience of your words and pictures. I know I will always wear a smile after “visiting” with you.
Healthy healing virtual hugs – coming your way!
I am so sorry to hear you broke your wrist, Having your hand out of commission is no fun. Just got over that myself. Ok, I have to tell you why. I have a stray cat that has been around here for about 3 years. We live way back off the road and he has decided this is his main base. I feed him when he comes around. It was a blistering hot day in early July and I decided to feed him and give him water. Well I took it out to him and sat down in the grass for a minute. He came over and was rubbing up against me I was petting him, all was good, until I ran my hands down his side. All of a sudden he whirled around and bit me on my left hand, he must of been hurt . Blood running all over the place. Long story short, I ended up in the hospital for 3 days, series of rabies shots (for weeks) had cellulitis, took most of the summer to get totally better. Everyone wanted to shoot the cat. I said NO. I knew he didn’t have rabies. He had been hurt. But just got my hand use back. (oh, forgot to add that my husband had just had knee replacement surgery!) Just got finished feeding kitty again. So I do feel your pain not having the use of your hand!! What a summer lol !! You will be well soon and back to normal before you know it. Sure makes you appreciate both hands though doesn’t it!! Here”s to a wonderful Fall for everyone!!
Love, Mary Jane
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Fun and generous give-aways! cant wait!! Hope your wrist is healing perfectly and back to full use very soon 🙂
Thank you for your book recommendation! Healing thoughts to you!
I am so sorry you hurt yourself! All good thoughts for a full and speedy recovery👍🏼👍🏼 Whenever I am sick or hurt myself I think how grateful I should be for good health, but I always forget! So, this is a good reminder for me to be grateful💗. I absolutely LOVE those nightlights! How absolutely CUTE! Thank you for all the love you share…sending you all the love back😘😘🥰🥰.
ps…have a lovely end of summer weekend!
Join me for a cup of tea!
So sorry to hear you broke your wrist! I hope it heals well & you’re back to normal very soon. Love to hear what’s going on and see all your beautiful creations. Thanks for always inspiring us!
So sorry to hear you broke your wrist! Hope it heals well and you’re back to normal very soon. I love to hear your stories and see all your beautiful creations. Thanks for inspiring us!
YOU LOOK MARVELOUS!
Hi Susan, So sorry about your wrist. 🙁 Take care a soon it will be good as new. I would love to pick up your cuddly sweet Jack and snuggle with him, I bet you can’t resist!
Sorry to hear about your wrist injury! But what a blessing to have your Joe there to assist you in the every day things! God Bless!
So sorry to hear about your broken wrist, and hope it is mended soon! Love the bookmark and printed one out for a friend who lives in Scotland, and decided to deliver it personally with a book I found for her called ‘Around Britain by Cake’ by Caroline Taggart. I bought this book for Martyn a few years ago as he just loves cake (all kinds!) and he loves it so I thought my friend might like it too. I know she will love the bookmark which I have just slipped inside the cover for her to find! She has heard about you because we went to visit her after the Picnic at Castle Cottage last year. I have put the book in a little book bag I made for her!
Oh Janette, it’s SO nice to hear from you! I see pictures of you that wonderful day, and at Stourhead too, and wonder how you’re doing! Still treasuring my gifts from you! Have a wonderful time in Scotland ~ and keep in touch! 💖
Aloha Susan!
Gentle hugs and best wishes for a speedy recovery! I’m with Jack – afternoon naps are the best after a full morning of energy! Love your blog, cups, books, well, everything!
Oh I am so sorry your wrist got broken. Praying you have a speedy recovery!
Giant (((HUGS))),
Debbie J.
From now on whenever I drink champagne (sparkling wine), which is quite frequently, I shall think of hearts rising up to burst open with joy and love! True inspiration!
Love you girl!
Absolutely love the cups. I love living in an area of the country where we experience all the seasons. Not always happy with the weather, but a nice mug of tea helps.
Oh, Susan! I feel your pain! May 18th I did a stupid human trick. I tripped over the ball hitch of our truck while waiting to view the big train engine in Laramie. Spiral break on my upper humerus bone! After months of my amazing husband taking care of me, I’m finally out of the clam brace and working hard in physical therapy! Wednesday was my first day fishing. (Now I can say I got on the boat once before the end of summer!) Caught a 7 pound Northern Pike! Of course I let him go, but what a way to celebrate my arm healing!
So sorry about your wrist! It’s amazing how much we need hands, shoulders, knees, etc. when we can’t use them for whatever reason! All the parts are supposed to work together! But I agree with Christel’s George Bernard Shaw quote: “Enjoy convalescence. It is the part that makes illness worthwhile.” We should all remember that. I love reading your posts, blogs, and Willards (yes from back in the day). Thank you for everything.
Just started reading your “a fine romance” travel journal and loving every page.! Hoping for those precious cups!!!
Hello! hope you’re feeling much better!
How lovely to see all the cups, and your book looks very wise! 🙂 I am praying your hand heals *soon!*
Posted a comment yesterday afternoon that went “poof” right before my very eyes ! Second draft is always better than the first! ( I am not as concerned about being entered in your raffle of lovely multiple giveaways–though I am quite enamored of your Jack O”Lantern mug–as I am in sending you prayers for continued healing!) SO glad you are near the finish line in recovering from your fall. You’ll be drawing and water coloring again in no time!! Trust me, everything will be all right!! All Girlfriends are rooting for you. BIG hug! BIG LOVE!!
So sorry to hear you broke your wrist but it will heal. Maybe it was trying to tell you to slow down because I bet you are very busy!
Your mugs are so beautiful. I hope you get better soon and keep writing and creating. And thank you for enduring the discomfort and pain while writing this post. 💕
Dearest Susan,
Am late to the party…oh my goodness your poor wristicles!! 😖. Do hope you’re not overdoing things with it. At least if it is a hard cast, you probably can’t strain it too much. Poor you. Poor Joe! At least Jack can have kitty cuddles with your left hand!!
Loved everything in the blog apart from your poor wrist. The new mugs and trays and bits and bobs. The colourful pictures. The beautiful Jack!
Keep recovering and resting!
Love
Karen Williams
Cambridgeshire
U.K. 🇬🇧