The Cozy Warmth of Friendly Conversation
I knew by the smoke that so gracefully cur'd above the green elms that a cottage was near, and I said "If there's peace to be found in the world, a heart that was humble might hope for it here."Dear Friends,
We were blessed by a most delightful occasion a few evenings prior, when we visited some dear friends who live in a lovely old home, seemingly untouched by the passing of time, and filled with the cozy warmth and provincial charm one would expect from a quaint old cottage. We chanced upon their acquaintance some years ago, and since that time, these treasured friends have occupied a special place in our hearts, reserved for those dear old souls with whom we share a kindredness of spirit and a common affinity for things of old!
As we approached the home, we were met by our dear friends who graciously invited us into their little back porch, which overflowed with baskets and milk pails and all manner of old fashioned country amenities and miscellany! After a warm greeting, we were welcomed into their old fashioned kitchen where a kettle of soup simmered on the old wood cook stove, and fresh homemade bread waited in a lovely enamel vessel, ready to be sliced and served with freshly churned butter made in an old time butter churn!
After serving us a cup of hot tea, our friends invited us into their warm parlor where we enjoyed a delightful afternoon of friendly conversation, turning our attention to the curiosities of the day, and sharing favored secrets for making homemade bread, ripening fresh cheeses, and the many charming methods for keeping home the good old fashioned way.
In the evening, we were blessed by a sweet invitation to join our friends for supper, and enjoyed the simple abundance of a delicious meal consisting of homemade vegetable soup with home canned tomatoes, fresh homemade Dill Bread and sweet creamery butter! It was the end of a most delightful evening, and one we will forever cherish in our hearts as one of our fondest memories!
