A Q-QUINDESSENTIAL MOMENT IN TIME ....

Happy HUMP day all. I knew that would get your attention. Thank you all for stopping by yesterday and leaving your friendly and most welcome comments.


I am sure there will be lots of Q's for queries today, but not mine. I decided to choose a quintessential moment in time. I tried something different with today's post.  As always I never reveal the word, so it isn't quintessential. I hope you enjoy it.

Shimmers of white lace fall from the heavens as we approach the sleepy village. Covered with the sparkliest of frozen icing, curls of smoke waft into the overcast sky from rustic brick chimney flus.  

Under a quilted blanket, my honey and I cuddle to keep warm. The snow muffles the sound of the slow clop of the horses' stride on the narrow cobblestone street. A moment later, we pull up to the Snowy Owl Inn.

I hop out of the coach and extend my gloved hand to my lady love. A misty sigh escapes my lips as she places her delicate fingers into mine. She steps down, catching her sapphire blue satin dress on the carriage and plunges into my waiting arms. She places a subtle kiss on my cheek which burns red hot. 

Her arm slips through mine the moment I set her afoot. Fog on the windows and door hides the interior as we step up to the entry. A bell ching-er-rings the moment I pull open the door. 

A gasp of sure delight exhales from my love's rosy lips. As my eyes dart about, understanding her delight. A roaring fire emitting from a ancient stone fireplace dances with bright gold and orange flames. Delft blue and white china along with shiny pewter water pitchers sit on the rough-honed wood mantel. Facing the fireplace, several puffy down sofas dressed in chintz fabric certainly welcomes the weary traveler to rest.

“Oh, darling, thank you. What a lovely quaint place for our honeymoon.”

A heat scorches my face and runs through my body as I escort my bride to the front desk.