inside the lines

I often remember my good friend Lydia Grace, a former teacher, talking about the 

freshness and excitement of new notebooks, untouched erasers and
especially sharp pencils the beginning of each school year.

When it came time to have a cup of tea to celebrate her birthday,

I thought it might be fun to spend some time coloring together.

I'd read somewhere that coloring was becoming a popular relaxation 

pastime for adults, and why shouldn't it be? Once I started thinking about it, 

I saw it everywhere--on the Internet and in craft stores.

So I got some coloring sheets and very sharp colored pencils,

and after we had finished our scones, fruit and cheese, 

we set out to color while we continued to sip tea and chat.

It was very relaxing … and fun!